Car Scanner ELM OBD2

Ovz · Car Scanner is a vehicle diagnostics app that reads OBD2 data and fault codes in real time.

Native (iOS + Android) Auto & Vehicles CAR SCANNER LLC
Bundle ID com.ovz.carscanner
Version analyzed 2.1.28
Build framework Native (iOS + Android)
Detection confidence Medium
SDKs detected 1
Analyzed 2026-06-27
Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

1 SDK found across 1 category. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
Authentication 1 SDK
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 8 sensitive

29 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Precise location sensitive

Access exact location via GPS, cell, and Wi-Fi.

Read storage sensitive

Read files from shared external storage. Replaced by READ_MEDIA_* on Android 13+.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Connect to Bluetooth devices sensitive

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices.

Scan for Bluetooth devices sensitive

Discover nearby Bluetooth devices.

Nearby Wi-Fi devices sensitive

Discover and connect to nearby Wi-Fi devices.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Bluetooth (legacy) standard

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

Bluetooth admin (legacy) standard

Discover and pair Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

com.google.android.things.permission.MANAGE BLUETOOTH standard
Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Foreground service: connected device standard

Required for foreground services of type connectedDevice.

Change Wi-Fi state standard

Change Wi-Fi connectivity state.

oppo.permission.OPPO COMPONENT SAFE standard
com.mirrorlink.android.service.ACCESS PERMISSION standard
com.huawei.permission.external app settings.USE COMPONENT standard
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard
In-app billing standard

Use Google Play Billing for in-app purchases and subscriptions.

REQUEST IGNORE BATTERY OPTIMIZATIONS standard
com.ovz.carscanner.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard
Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

ACCESS ADSERVICES AD ID standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES ATTRIBUTION standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES TOPICS standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Car Scanner ELM OBD2.

What is Car Scanner ELM OBD2 built with?

Car Scanner ELM OBD2 by CAR SCANNER LLC is built with Native (iOS + Android). FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does Car Scanner ELM OBD2 use?

FlyTrap detected 1 third-party SDK inside Car Scanner ELM OBD2, including Google Sign-In. They span areas such as Authentication. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Car Scanner ELM OBD2 request?

Car Scanner ELM OBD2 requests 29 permissions. 8 of these are sensitive, such as Approximate location, Precise location and Read storage. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Car Scanner ELM OBD2 safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Car Scanner ELM OBD2 requests 29 permissions (8 sensitive) and bundles 1 third-party SDK. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Car Scanner ELM OBD2 available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.