VDD Dongle hardware versions:

There are two main features differences in VDD,

  • supported car platform, and
  • GSM radio version

Supported car platforms:

VDD V1_1X :
supports Volvo P1, P2, P3 car platforms (except S/V40 1.gen)
does not support many features on SPA CMA cars,
as it lacks third CAN channel for communication via add-on CANALT cabling,
such as door & windows statuses and commands for parking heater and remote engine start.

VDD V1_2X:
VDD V1_3X:
Supports all P1, P2, P3, SPA, CMA platforms (except S/V40 1.gen)


Radio technology support & coverage:

VDD V1_1X:
VDD V1_2X:
Supports GSM 2G radio,
coverage: in EU 28 where the 2G GSM network is in operation

VDD V1_3X:
supports 2G and 4G GSM networks, specifically LTE-CATM and LTE-NB
coverage: EU 28, Switzerland, Norway, USA, Canada, Japan
where the 2G and 4G CATM/NBIOT GSM network is in operation.

worldwide version on request

What version is my dongle.

VDD hardware version is encoded in the serial number.

On the picture there is VDD V1_3X version

vdd sticker - hardware version encoding

VDD dongle version platform GSM 2G 4G LTE CATM NBIOT