Content by Geekice in September, 2025

Both, If VDS gives you a “network connection error”, it’s usually the firewall. Try turning off Windows Firewall and any antivirus, and also check if you have other network adapters enabled (like a VPN) and disable them. For the VNCI, the issue is also the firewall blocking it, since it talks to...

I had a very similar issue. Try disabling Windows Firewall and any antivirus software. The VNCI communicates with the computer by creating a virtual network adapter, and sometimes Windows Firewall blocks it.

In Europe, the installation of the system has been mandatory for type approvals since 2022, but at that time only a visual warning was required, so it just flashes on the screen. Starting from March 2024, an audio alert also became mandatory for all new registrations. This was already outlined...

When we are around the car, the lock and unlock commands are sent via Bluetooth to the car. In fact, I can lock and unlock also without an internet connection. I tried several times with the app without Bluetooth, and several times the app shows the same error.

I also use Home Assistant, but there’s one problem with this idea. As even the developers pointed out, the lock command sent from HA often doesn’t work because the car responds by saying to check that there are no keys inside and doesn’t lock. So we’d risk leaving the car unlocked.

The overspeed warning sound became mandatory in Europe starting from March 2024. All MGs sold after this date were updated to emit this sound. But I can assure you that if you update your car via SIPS for the HVAC, you won’t suddenly start hearing the sound. That’s because it was only enabled by...

Yes, I updated my bms via Sips, but you can only install software update from saic not change manually the parameters.

Yes, I mean paying the hourly or daily fee. I say “buy an account” because after the purchase, by clicking on your name at the top right and then on User Profile, you will see some usernames and passwords: one for the EPC (used to view spare parts) and the one we care about, SNW, for SIPS.

So, the process is actually pretty straightforward. You need a Windows computer (not too underpowered), the VDI. Personally, I use a VNCI, which is a copy; this is the one I use: VNCI VDI3 for Rongwei MG Wuling Baojun Datong Diagnostic Interface Support DoIP and CANFD Protocol,Fit for SAIC group...

Check the fuse F7 in the passenger compartment. Also, if you have or want to buy a VDI you can try a reprogram via sips.

Hi, could someone with VDS installed try logging in with random credentials to see if they get a “network error”? I’m not sure if it’s an issue on my side or if SAIC’s servers are unstable.

I was also in contact with a very polite technician, although a bit slow to reply, but when I asked for the USB update files for the MG4 he disappeared and never replied again.

Personally, I’ve done it a couple of times and I was powering the whole house — so, for example, the fridge and other always-on appliances, plus the air conditioner since it was the middle of summer and really hot. Only the last time I tried it didn’t work, because the car cut the voltage as...

Lately the account generation has gotten much worse, often it doesn’t even generate a password. Anyway, if you open a dispute on PayPal they refund you without any issues, since SAIC never replies, and if they do, they just tell you to open a PayPal dispute for a refund. Funny thing is, before...

So I brought my car to an MG dealer because the charging port LEDs hadn’t been working for months. MG took 3 weeks just to authorize the replacement under warranty (during which the dealer completely stripped down the car, once I went there and the whole rear and back seats were removed). Then...

Never tried it myself, but I remember someone here said nothing really happens and it just keeps working as long as SIPS stays open. Happened to me once that the account I got was already in use on SIPS, and when I asked support for a refund they told me they had an issue with the auto password...