I am thinking about using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15Q8X10 which runs the Snapdragon X X1-26-100 Arm type processor with 16GB of RAM plus a 1TB SSD. I know it's an over kill even if FORScan will run .

I have seen varying posts, FORScan won't run at all and others explaining they got it to run on their Arm processor computer but how well did it run ?

Question to anyone who is actually running FORScan on the newer type Snapdragon Arm processor or FORScan technical staff.

1. lf FORScan actually runs, how successfully does it preforms all its functions?
2. What might a person expect for continued Snapdragon support?
3. Or is this just a bad idea ?

Thanks to all in advance.
I appreciate your time and thoughts.

 

Since this posting has not inspired any responses yet I will add my humble so far gathered thoughts.

After many searches this link confirms some of my past findings https://search.brave.com/search?q=fo...2ddb7ca75e9193 <-- AI driven search so could be errored. Copied response & pasted below as the copy failed to capture one reference note:

“FORScan does not support devices with ARM architecture, including those powered by Snapdragon processors. The software is only compatible with x86/x64 architecture on Windows platforms, and this limitation applies to all versions of FORScan, including those designed for Android and iOS devices. While FORScan supports Android devices running version 4.0 and higher, the underlying hardware architecture of Snapdragon-based devices (which are ARM-based) prevents compatibility with the software. Therefore, no OBD2 adapter will enable FORScan to function on a Snapdragon processor due to this fundamental hardware incompatibility.”

As I already knew FORScan is built for Windows

I understand ARM Snapdragon processors have an option that runs Windows 11 programs in a mode that emulates an X86 processor. The emulation mode may not be totally compatible and also you may need ARM / Snapdragon type driver.

Even though few posts indicated they got FORScan to run (may be just booting the software they did not say). Others questioned need for possibly compatible ARM / Snapdragon OBDII adapters.

FORScan site shows OBDII adapters for X86 drivers but not ARM drivers & probably software for Windows 11 X86 processor https://forscan.org/forum/viewtopic....=17072&p=59490

Someone that has better real world experience please chime in.