iBus requires MFC Dongle? - GSM-Forum

enferrari · 01-26-2018, 05:34

So I bought an iBus S1 & S2.

Im trying to restore some of my watches (normally I just used the other tool through iTunes).

I installed the MFC software but I it gives a lot of bugs. I had some libusb0 dll error that I fixed and now it loads up and then randomly says something about the server not being able to be initiated.

Do I need a MFC Dongle to use the iBus?

Also, we need to use a rubber band to hold it together?

oljack · 01-26-2018, 05:42

Yes, you need used MFC dongle

enferrari · 01-26-2018, 05:48

Is this why the software says "Server Init Failed...retrying"

**.::Gsmdenis::.** · 01-26-2018, 06:48

MFC Dongle is the first in the world that support Apple Watch under windows.

And iBUS not requires MFC Dongle if you have original firmware.

MFC Software is not free which requires MFC Dongle when you use.

enferrari · 01-26-2018, 21:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by .::Gsmdenis::.

MFC Dongle is the first in the world that support Apple Watch under windows.

And iBUS not requires MFC Dongle if you have original firmware.

MFC Software is not free which requires MFC Dongle when you use.

Ok thanks I understand now. I ordered one. Hopefully it comes as fast as the iBuses I ordered.

**.::Gsmdenis::.** · 01-27-2018, 06:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by enferrari

Ok thanks I understand now. I ordered one. Hopefully it comes as fast as the iBuses I ordered.

Don't worry , always like before

enferrari · 01-27-2018, 08:42

One other question for anyone reading this. Just want to have it planned out when I get the dongle.

So in order to use the iBus with MFC Dongle, is there a guide or youtube video? It seems a bit tricky but Im not sure because I saw a lot of wiring included with "MFC Dongle" I think once I get it, it might not be too bad to figure out but just in case.

**.::Gsmdenis::.** · 01-27-2018, 08:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by enferrari

One other question for anyone reading this. Just want to have it planned out when I get the dongle.

So in order to use the iBus with MFC Dongle, is there a guide or youtube video? It seems a bit tricky but Im not sure because I saw a lot of wiring included with "MFC Dongle" I think once I get it, it might not be too bad to figure out but just in case.

For example :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pusilGfac10

enferrari · 02-08-2018, 07:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by .::Gsmdenis::.

For example :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pusilGfac10

So I received the MFC Dongle. The video doesn't explain how to activate it or anything. I opened the manual and it shows me "boot mode" but my MFC dongle doesn't have the pins like the picture in the manual shows.

MFC software just says "server init failed"

enferrari · 02-08-2018, 07:30

I found out how to split the two devices from the dongle. I connected the red wire from P0 and GND. I plugged it into the computer and it is recognized. MFC tells me the serial is 0x0000000. When I go to the maintenance tab and click "read SN" it doesn't read it.

enferrari · 02-08-2018, 07:35

It always says "failed to launch help"

enferrari · 02-08-2018, 07:50

Ok so I installed some help reading program for windows 7. Now it says cannot find C:/MFC/MFC_2.51.hlp

**.::Gsmdenis::.** · 02-08-2018, 08:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by enferrari

Ok so I installed some help reading program for windows 7. Now it says cannot find C:/MFC/MFC_2.51.hlp

ignore this , this not error (if your caps lock on this will not happened), and can login into iMFC then everything is fine.

01-26-2018, 05:34	#1 (permalink)
enferrari Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 28 Member: 2678754 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	iBus requires MFC Dongle? So I bought an iBus S1 & S2. Im trying to restore some of my watches (normally I just used the other tool through iTunes). I installed the MFC software but I it gives a lot of bugs. I had some libusb0 dll error that I fixed and now it loads up and then randomly says something about the server not being able to be initiated. Do I need a MFC Dongle to use the iBus? Also, we need to use a rubber band to hold it together?

01-26-2018, 05:42	#2 (permalink)
oljack Freak Poster Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 330 Member: 1144374 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 64	Yes, you need used MFC dongle

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enferrari Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 28 Member: 2678754 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	Is this why the software says "Server Init Failed...retrying"

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.::Gsmdenis::. Product Manager Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: MFC Posts: 8,297 Member: 79315 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 6,024	MFC Dongle is the first in the world that support Apple Watch under windows. And iBUS not requires MFC Dongle if you have original firmware. MFC Software is not free which requires MFC Dongle when you use.

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enferrari Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 28 Member: 2678754 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	One other question for anyone reading this. Just want to have it planned out when I get the dongle. So in order to use the iBus with MFC Dongle, is there a guide or youtube video? It seems a bit tricky but Im not sure because I saw a lot of wiring included with "MFC Dongle" I think once I get it, it might not be too bad to figure out but just in case.

02-08-2018, 07:30	#10 (permalink)
enferrari Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 28 Member: 2678754 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	I found out how to split the two devices from the dongle. I connected the red wire from P0 and GND. I plugged it into the computer and it is recognized. MFC tells me the serial is 0x0000000. When I go to the maintenance tab and click "read SN" it doesn't read it.

02-08-2018, 07:35	#11 (permalink)
enferrari Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 28 Member: 2678754 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	It always says "failed to launch help"

02-08-2018, 07:50	#12 (permalink)
enferrari Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 28 Member: 2678754 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	Ok so I installed some help reading program for windows 7. Now it says cannot find C:/MFC/MFC_2.51.hlp