# ELMScan Adapter Validator

> Identification of ELM327 clones and determination of their quality

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.elmscansoft.elmscanadaptervalidator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.elmscansoft.elmscanadaptervalidator)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.elmscansoft.elmscanadaptervalidator`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ELMScan Software
- **Category:** AUTO\_AND\_VEHICLES
- **Downloads:** 68,696
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (148 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.16
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-17
- **First published:** 2021-05-01
- **Publisher country:** RU
- **Size:** 3.82 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elmscansoft.elmscanadaptervalidator)
- **Website:** [http://elmscansoft.ru](http://elmscansoft.ru/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://elmscansoft.ru/privacy-policy](http://elmscansoft.ru/privacy-policy)

## Description

**ELMScan Adapter Validator** is a specialized Chrome extension designed to identify and evaluate ELM327 adapter clones. It sends numerous standard ELM327 commands to the adapter and analyzes the responses to determine the adapter version and quality. 

Please note, this tool is not meant for vehicle diagnostics but focuses solely on verifying the authenticity and version of ELM327 clones. It supports various connection interfaces, including Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE, Wi-Fi, and USB, making it versatile for various hardware setups.

## Rankings

- #261,196 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.elmscansoft.elmscanadaptervalidator.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.elmscansoft.elmscanadaptervalidator)