This created a hardware arms race. You didn't need the Hyundai VCI anymore. You could buy a "DrewTech Mongoose," a "Tactrix," or a generic $50 ELM327 cable from China.

Technicians realized that the GDS software was just Windows software. If you could get the installation discs or the hard drive image from a dealer tablet, you could theoretically install it on any Windows laptop.

The official Global Diagnostic System (GDS) software for Hyundai and Kia is developed by Global Information Technology (GIT). While older versions like (often found on secondary markets) are used for legacy vehicles, current professional diagnostic workflows have shifted to GDS Smart , GDS Mobile , and KDS 2.0 . Official GDS Software Options