# OBDW: ELM327 Bluetooth OBD2

> ELM327 Bluetooth OBD2 App for ECU diagnostics & Check Engine Light reset.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.obd.remoteworkshop](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.obd.remoteworkshop)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.obd.remoteworkshop`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** MAXdevelopers
- **Category:** AUTO\_AND\_VEHICLES
- **Downloads:** 46,396
- **Rating:** 3.58 / 5 (110 ratings)
- **Version:** 38
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-21
- **First published:** 2019-01-29
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 8.28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-02
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.obd.remoteworkshop)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/policy-99837.appspot.com/o/obdw\_privacy\_policy.txt?alt=media&token=f61a09ce-7a84-46ec-b110-d88b5d5da17b](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/policy-99837.appspot.com/o/obdw_privacy_policy.txt?alt=media&token=f61a09ce-7a84-46ec-b110-d88b5d5da17b)

## Description

OBDW: elm327 bluetooth obd2 s is an OBD2 car scanner app that allows users to remotely access vehicle diagnostics. It requires the OBD REMOTE CONNECT app to be installed by the vehicle owner for authentication. For local vehicle scans, simply pair your OBD Bluetooth device via your phone's Bluetooth settings and press the scan button to check for engine fault codes efficiently.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.obd.remoteworkshop.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Excellent for providing vital data
- Quick and easy to use
- One of the best scanning tools for OBD

### Cons

- Issues with device connectivity
- Limited error code reading
- No results found even when the MIL is on

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