# General

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## [Support for animated PNGs (.APNG)](https://forum.realdash.net/t/support-for-animated-pngs-apng/11313)

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**Author:** [@azizov.agalar](https://forum.realdash.net/u/azizov.agalar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 5:23am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/support-for-animated-pngs-apng/11313 "2026-09-29T05:23:55Z")

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It would be great to have the ability to use animated PNGs instead of GIFs. To allow for transparency and anti-aliasing. GIF PNG

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## [Temperature help](https://forum.realdash.net/t/temperature-help/11123)

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**Author:** [@Deriel\_Silva](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Deriel_Silva)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/temperature-help/11123 "2026-09-28T17:08:07Z")

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Can you help me? I’ve started having a problem with the temperature reading; it’s getting stuck. I noticed this wasn’t happening in previous versions. I configured it via the custom map, but the problem persists. I creat…

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## [GPS speed stopped working](https://forum.realdash.net/t/gps-speed-stopped-working/5297)

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**Author:** [@Driftking414](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Driftking414)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 9:41am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/gps-speed-stopped-working/5297 "2026-09-28T09:41:54Z")

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Hello I have been using real dash for few years now and just recently the speedometer stopped working on me. Rpm’s still work as it should but with hours of research and diagnosis I’ve had no luck of figuring out the iss…

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## [Camera when the turn signal is used](https://forum.realdash.net/t/camera-when-the-turn-signal-is-used/11316)

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**Author:** [@xj8](https://forum.realdash.net/u/xj8)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/camera-when-the-turn-signal-is-used/11316 "2026-09-28T02:08:36Z")

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After failing in numerous attempts..... :pensive\_face: To the designers: Is it possible to include, in example RD test, a method for activating the camera when the turn signal is used?

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## [Maserati style skin demonstration](https://forum.realdash.net/t/maserati-style-skin-demonstration/11315)

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**Author:** [@CoTECH](https://forum.realdash.net/u/CoTECH)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 11:30am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/maserati-style-skin-demonstration/11315 "2026-09-27T11:30:43Z")

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Hi. This leather is inspired by Maserati appliances.

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## [Unable to import vehicle.xml or load dash.rd files in 2.6.8](https://forum.realdash.net/t/unable-to-import-vehicle-xml-or-load-dash-rd-files-in-2-6-8/11089)

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**Author:** [@electrocreative](https://forum.realdash.net/u/electrocreative)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/unable-to-import-vehicle-xml-or-load-dash-rd-files-in-2-6-8/11089 "2026-09-26T15:19:39Z")

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@realdashdev - File import and load are non-functional on version 2.6.8 running on my Android 15 head unit. When I attempt to import a vehicle file or load a custom dash file, upon selecting a file in my file manager (…

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## [Screen brightness](https://forum.realdash.net/t/screen-brightness/10548)

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**Author:** [@Cableline01](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Cableline01)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 10:42am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/screen-brightness/10548 "2026-09-26T10:42:26Z")

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I have a custom gauge setup that I use a tinted image over the whole dash that makes the screen no as bright. I have found the canbus ID that is for my car interior brightness and have it mapped. Is there a way to attach…

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## [ACES EFI JACKPOT2 frame IDs](https://forum.realdash.net/t/aces-efi-jackpot2-frame-ids/11050)

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**Author:** [@Der\_Don](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Der_Don)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/aces-efi-jackpot2-frame-ids/11050 "2026-09-26T02:02:09Z")

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## [Navigation System](https://forum.realdash.net/t/navigation-system/11224)

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**Author:** [@Arian](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Arian)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/navigation-system/11224 "2026-09-25T21:56:49Z")

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Dear RD devs and cummunity, I’m relativly new in RealDash and I don’t know how to say it, but the Google Maps integration option isn’t really an integration. You have to manually open Maps and RD at the same time which…

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## [Problem with RealDash maps](https://forum.realdash.net/t/problem-with-realdash-maps/10483)

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**Author:** [@Deriel\_Silva](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Deriel_Silva)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:22am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/problem-with-realdash-maps/10483 "2026-09-25T09:22:38Z")

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I’m having a problem because of the new update; the street names that appeared on the maps have disappeared, both offline and with an internet connection. They no longer appear; all that remains are notifications about r…

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## [Top 5 in 2026. Best of the best](https://forum.realdash.net/t/top-5-in-2026-best-of-the-best/11304)

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**Author:** [@CoTECH](https://forum.realdash.net/u/CoTECH)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 7:55am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/top-5-in-2026-best-of-the-best/11304 "2026-09-25T07:55:51Z")

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Hello everybody! These are the top 5 of my best budget Jobs this year.

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## [Activate camera in conjunction with the turn signals](https://forum.realdash.net/t/activate-camera-in-conjunction-with-the-turn-signals/11274)

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**Author:** [@xj8](https://forum.realdash.net/u/xj8)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 7:15am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/activate-camera-in-conjunction-with-the-turn-signals/11274 "2026-09-25T07:15:07Z")

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Hello, I need some help with certain triggers and settings. How can I activate the camera in conjunction with the turn signals? Could you please explain the method clearly?

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## ["Beacon" Lap Timer feature](https://forum.realdash.net/t/beacon-lap-timer-feature/10201)

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**Author:** [@Solless](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Solless)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/beacon-lap-timer-feature/10201 "2026-09-24T23:12:59Z")

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Hey devs, was just wondering if it’s possible to add a “beacon” feature into RealDash for adding tracks or simple layouts when racing. AEM CD5/ CD7 Have this feature where you press the “Beacon” button at the desired sta…

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## [Fuel consumption data conflict](https://forum.realdash.net/t/fuel-consumption-data-conflict/10793)

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**Author:** [@azizov.agalar](https://forum.realdash.net/u/azizov.agalar)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/fuel-consumption-data-conflict/10793 "2026-09-24T18:18:24Z")

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Good afternoon! While searching for reliable data to calculate fuel consumption, I came across active queries for the factory instrument cluster (Renault Megdne 2 Phase 2 1.5DCi 2009). (If anyone is interested, let me …

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## [Sortable Target ID List + Updates](https://forum.realdash.net/t/sortable-target-id-list-updates/11262)

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**Author:** [@frongus](https://forum.realdash.net/u/frongus)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 9:32am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/sortable-target-id-list-updates/11262 "2026-09-24T09:32:49Z")

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I’ve made a sortable list using Google Sheets referencing the official Target ID list, since that one unfortunately cannot be sorted, for example alphabetically, right now. I’ve also added some notes, where I found it us…

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## [How to add a racetrack](https://forum.realdash.net/t/how-to-add-a-racetrack/952)

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**Author:** [@realdashdev](https://forum.realdash.net/u/realdashdev)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 8:50am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/how-to-add-a-racetrack/952 "2026-09-24T08:50:47Z")

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Currently there is no track editor in RealDash. Each track is manually entered into the app by the developers. To request a new track, do the following. Open maps.google.com and find the racetrack you are interested of…

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## [Ford Focus MK2 - HS-CAN and MS-CAN Code Mapping](https://forum.realdash.net/t/ford-focus-mk2-hs-can-and-ms-can-code-mapping/10063)

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**Author:** [@Alvaro\_Silva](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Alvaro_Silva)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 5:14am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/ford-focus-mk2-hs-can-and-ms-can-code-mapping/10063 "2026-09-24T05:14:49Z")

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Ford Focus MK2 - HS-CAN and MS-CAN Code Mapping using OBDLink EX and vGate vLinker FS adapters with Android Head Unit. I managed to reverse engineer the HS-CAN and MS-CAN networks of my Focus MK2.5, using two OBD2 adap…

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## [Autronic Serial - Windows not working but Pi works](https://forum.realdash.net/t/autronic-serial-windows-not-working-but-pi-works/11205)

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**Author:** [@andrewwong2000](https://forum.realdash.net/u/andrewwong2000)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 6:19am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/autronic-serial-windows-not-working-but-pi-works/11205 "2026-09-23T06:19:25Z")

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Hi, I have been running my Pi Realdash for a while without any issues. Switching to a Windows 11 SBC, I can use my USB to Serial converter with my Autronic SM2 ECUCAL software on COM4 fine.. but Realdash can’t communic…

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## [Request: native Wayland support for the Linux build (NXP i.MX8/i.MX9 GPU stacks are Wayland-only)](https://forum.realdash.net/t/request-native-wayland-support-for-the-linux-build-nxp-i-mx8-i-mx9-gpu-stacks-are-wayland-only/11239)

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**Author:** [@sholland](https://forum.realdash.net/u/sholland)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/request-native-wayland-support-for-the-linux-build-nxp-i-mx8-i-mx9-gpu-stacks-are-wayland-only/11239 "2026-09-18T13:19:12Z")

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RealDash 2.7.0 installs and runs correctly on an NXP i.MX95 (aarch64, Mali-G310), but only with software rendering, because the vendor’s GPU driver has no X11 support at all. Since RealDash’s Linux build is an X11 client…

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## [Paid Bounty: Need Custom RealDash OBD2 XML File for 2007 Chrysler Pacifica (OBDLink MX+)](https://forum.realdash.net/t/paid-bounty-need-custom-realdash-obd2-xml-file-for-2007-chrysler-pacifica-obdlink-mx/11113)

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**Author:** [@zero72](https://forum.realdash.net/u/zero72)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 3:31am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/paid-bounty-need-custom-realdash-obd2-xml-file-for-2007-chrysler-pacifica-obdlink-mx/11113 "2026-09-18T03:31:27Z")

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Project Description: I’m new to this and don’t know anything about programming. Hello, I am looking for an automotive embedded systems engineer or an experienced vehicle network reverse-engineer to create a custom Real…

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## [PID support for my Toyota ALLION 260 Engine-1500cc](https://forum.realdash.net/t/pid-support-for-my-toyota-allion-260-engine-1500cc/9881)

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**Author:** [@Gautham](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Gautham)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 9:04am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/pid-support-for-my-toyota-allion-260-engine-1500cc/9881 "2026-09-17T09:04:20Z")

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Hi Here is a RealDash-ready Toyota custom PID list you can add manually. I got this list from ChatGPT when I was looking around for answers. Right now I have been using Real Dash and happy with the data it provides bu…

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## [Setting up the PRND display](https://forum.realdash.net/t/setting-up-the-prnd-display/11233)

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**Author:** [@nesudipolicu](https://forum.realdash.net/u/nesudipolicu)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 8:28am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/setting-up-the-prnd-display/11233 "2026-09-16T08:28:26Z")

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I am looking for options for displaying information about the enabled transmission via analog signals. It is currently physically connected to the mcu6: bn1 “p”, bn2 “r”, bn3 “n”, bn4 “d”. I can’t figure out how to write…

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## [RealDash version 2.7.0](https://forum.realdash.net/t/realdash-version-2-7-0/11168)

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**Author:** [@realdashdev](https://forum.realdash.net/u/realdashdev)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 8:19am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/realdash-version-2-7-0/11168 "2026-09-16T08:19:18Z")

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2.7.0 released 7.9.2026 New: Race track: Kaanaa, Finland. Fixes: Fixed keyboard control issues on global popups. Fixed a crash on non-animated GIF loading. Fixed crash on networking.

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## [The subscription is inactive](https://forum.realdash.net/t/the-subscription-is-inactive/11229)

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**Author:** [@xj8](https://forum.realdash.net/u/xj8)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/the-subscription-is-inactive/11229 "2026-09-15T13:44:03Z")

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Hello. I subscribed on September 1, 2026, and the amount was charged to my credit card, but the subscription was not activated. What is the problem?

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## [Critical error WriteInterval and send can frame from RD to CAN](https://forum.realdash.net/t/critical-error-writeinterval-and-send-can-frame-from-rd-to-can/11213)

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**Author:** [@Falcon\_S](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Falcon_S)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 5:27am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/critical-error-writeinterval-and-send-can-frame-from-rd-to-can/11213 "2026-09-14T05:27:22Z")

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v 267 win 1 Bugs frame ‘writeInterval’ attribute (optional) I don’t see any difference; I set the parameter to 1000, and I still see series of packets every 30 milliseconds. 2 I needed more than two frames to control …

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## [Gear Calculated Value](https://forum.realdash.net/t/gear-calculated-value/11062)

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**Author:** [@Cl\_eav](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Cl_eav)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 10:04am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/gear-calculated-value/11062 "2026-09-12T10:04:11Z")

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Hi @realdashdev I seem to have broken my calculated gear, I checked the ratios in the garage and they still look ok. However I’m not getting the correct gear displayed. I have recently added a second connection, I hav…

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## [How to make PRND gear selection work with dashbox](https://forum.realdash.net/t/how-to-make-prnd-gear-selection-work-with-dashbox/4616)

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**Author:** [@3bdallah15](https://forum.realdash.net/u/3bdallah15)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/how-to-make-prnd-gear-selection-work-with-dashbox/4616 "2026-09-08T17:27:52Z")

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how to make it read PRND with the dashbox?

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## [Increasing GPS Speed output speed from 1hz to 60hz](https://forum.realdash.net/t/increasing-gps-speed-output-speed-from-1hz-to-60hz/11141)

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**Author:** [@mr2loverboy](https://forum.realdash.net/u/mr2loverboy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 11:52am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/increasing-gps-speed-output-speed-from-1hz-to-60hz/11141 "2026-09-08T11:52:41Z")

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I have a friend who got tired of the GPS 1hz updates for speed. So I helped him by developing an android APK that combines android tablets accelerometer and GNSS sensors to produce a fast and smooth 60hz GPS Speed outpu…

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## [RealDash version 2.6.9](https://forum.realdash.net/t/realdash-version-2-6-9/11126)

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**Author:** [@realdashdev](https://forum.realdash.net/u/realdashdev)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 6:14am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/realdash-version-2-6-9/11126 "2026-09-08T06:14:43Z")

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2.6.9 released 1.9.2026 New: Animated images can now get a frame from attached input. Fixes: Simulation mode does not change custom/Ecu Specific values. Location updates are now discarded if app is in demo mode. An…

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## [OBDLink MX+ only reads 12 Frames](https://forum.realdash.net/t/obdlink-mx-only-reads-12-frames/11158)

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**Author:** [@IronBird](https://forum.realdash.net/u/IronBird)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 6:12am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/obdlink-mx-only-reads-12-frames/11158 "2026-09-08T06:12:28Z")

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I’ve recently tried to change my connection from OBD2 to CAN for improved performance. When I use my OBDLink MX+ as a CAN adapter (via bluetooth to RealDash running on iPad), it only seems to read the first 12 frames. …

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