VDD Dongle hardware versions:

There are two main features differences coming with VDD version 1x... or 2x... or 3x...  see picture bellow

  • supported car platform, and
  • GSM radio version

Supported car platforms:

VDD Dongle 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 Dongle V1 2X...
VDD Dongle V1 3X...
Supports all P1, P2, P3, SPA, CMA platforms (except S/V40 1.gen)


Radio technology support & coverage:

VDD Dongle V1 1X...
VDD Dongle V1 2X... 
Supports GSM 2G radio,
coverage: in EU 28 where the 2G GSM network is in operation

VDD Dongle 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 Dongle V1 3X version

vdd sticker - hardware version encoding

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