https://bydlab.dev/ Guides, app reviews, software discoveries and reverse-engineering notes for BYD vehicles — tested, dated, and written by owners. en https://bydlab.dev/news/sealion-7-long-term-verdict-france https://bydlab.dev/news/sealion-7-long-term-verdict-france Frandroid rates the Sealion 7 6/10 after 1,600 km: praise for comfort and equipment, criticism for winter consumption, erratic charging and a limited planner. News Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/news/flash-charging-10000-stations https://bydlab.dev/news/flash-charging-10000-stations Ten thousand stations in under six months, built partly on Sinopec forecourts. The 20,000 year-end target now needs about 80 new sites a day. News Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/news/great-seagull-confirmed-china https://bydlab.dev/news/great-seagull-confirmed-china Chinese type-approval papers give the Great Seagull 4.20 m, 95 kW and LFP packs of 30 or 39.2 kWh. China by the end of 2026; Europe not announced. News Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/guides/install-adb-windows-linux-macos https://bydlab.dev/guides/install-adb-windows-linux-macos Set up Android Debug Bridge on your computer — the prerequisite for every head-unit article on this site — and check that it runs. Guide Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/guides/install-scrcpy-windows-linux-macos https://bydlab.dev/guides/install-scrcpy-windows-linux-macos Set up scrcpy, the tool that mirrors and controls an Android screen over adb, and check that it runs before pointing it at a head unit. Guide Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/guides/sealion-7-adb-wifi-install-app https://bydlab.dev/guides/sealion-7-adb-wifi-install-app The hidden switch in the Sealion 7 head-unit settings that starts adb on port 5555, how to connect from a computer over Wi-Fi, and how to install an APK. Guide Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/explainers/blade-battery-lfp-chemistry https://bydlab.dev/explainers/blade-battery-lfp-chemistry How lithium iron phosphate cells behave, what BYD's Blade format changes, and what both mean for charging, range and longevity. Article Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/atto-2-dmi-v1-3-0 https://bydlab.dev/ota/atto-2-dmi-v1-3-0 Optimised: Optimisation of the usability of the map view and 4 more. OTA update Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/atto-3-evo-v1-3-0 https://bydlab.dev/ota/atto-3-evo-v1-3-0 New: AC charging current limit added and 2 more. Optimised: Optimisation of the usability of the map view and 4 more. OTA update Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/sealion-7-v3-3-0 https://bydlab.dev/ota/sealion-7-v3-3-0 New: TuneIn Radio app added. Optimised: Radio function user experience improved and 2 more. OTA update Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/seal-my2025-v2-2-0 https://bydlab.dev/ota/seal-my2025-v2-2-0 New: Vehicle account function added and 3 more. Optimised: Radio update logic optimised and 7 more. OTA update Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/atto-2-dmi-v1-2-0 https://bydlab.dev/ota/atto-2-dmi-v1-2-0 New: Trailer mode added and 1 more. Optimised: Optimised window control on the PAD and 3 more. OTA update Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/atto-2-v2-2-0 https://bydlab.dev/ota/atto-2-v2-2-0 New: Radio icon added in the App Center and 3 more. Optimised: Exit logic of the surround view optimised and 3 more. OTA update Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/atto-3-v2-2-0 https://bydlab.dev/ota/atto-3-v2-2-0 New: Radio icon added to the App Center and 3 more. Optimised: Optimisation of the regenerative braking behaviour and 5 more. OTA update Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/dolphin-v2-2-0 https://bydlab.dev/ota/dolphin-v2-2-0 New: Radio icon added to the main menu and 5 more. Optimised: Optimisation of the BYD voice assistant experience and 5 more. OTA update Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/han-v2-1-0 https://bydlab.dev/ota/han-v2-1-0 New: Radio icon added in the main menu and 5 more. Optimised: System UI and text displays optimised and 3 more. OTA update Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/seal-my2024-v2-2-0 https://bydlab.dev/ota/seal-my2024-v2-2-0 New: Radio icon added to the App Center and 2 more. Optimised: Optimised exit logic of the surround view and 4 more. OTA update Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/seal-u-seal-u-dmi-2026-04 https://bydlab.dev/ota/seal-u-seal-u-dmi-2026-04 New: Radio icon added in the App Center and 11 more. Optimised: System UI and system texts optimised and 7 more. OTA update Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/seal-6-dmi-touring-v1-2-0 https://bydlab.dev/ota/seal-6-dmi-touring-v1-2-0 New: Introduction of a trailer mode with adjustable towing weight and 2 more. Optimised: Improved updating of radio stations and 4 more. OTA update Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/sealion-7-v3-2-0 https://bydlab.dev/ota/sealion-7-v3-2-0 New: Scene mode function added and 4 more. Optimised: Window anti-fogging function optimised and 4 more. OTA update Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/tang-v2-0-0 https://bydlab.dev/ota/tang-v2-0-0 New: BYD Store added and 9 more. Optimised: Radio playback performance optimised and 5 more. OTA update Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/atto-3-v2-1-0 https://bydlab.dev/ota/atto-3-v2-1-0 New: New energy consumption analysis function and 4 more. Optimised: Multilingual system translations optimised and 5 more. OTA update Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/dolphin-surf-v2-1-0 https://bydlab.dev/ota/dolphin-surf-v2-1-0 New: Speed adjustment in bends added for ACC and 3 more. Optimised: Radio shortcut icon added on the PAD screen and 3 more. OTA update Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/dolphin-v2-1-0 https://bydlab.dev/ota/dolphin-v2-1-0 New: Cloud data management function added and 5 more. Optimised: Optimisation of the multilingual system translations and 2 more. OTA update Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/seal-v2-1-1 https://bydlab.dev/ota/seal-v2-1-1 New: Cloud data management function added and 4 more. Optimised: Optimised multilingual system translations and 3 more. OTA update Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/atto-2-v2-1-0 https://bydlab.dev/ota/atto-2-v2-1-0 New: Cloud data management function and 7 more. Optimised: Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality optimised and 5 more. OTA update Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/dolphin-surf-v2-0-0 https://bydlab.dev/ota/dolphin-surf-v2-0-0 New: The cloud data management function was added and 4 more. Optimised: The multilingual translations throughout the system were optimised and 3 more. OTA update Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/han-v2-0-0 https://bydlab.dev/ota/han-v2-0-0 New: Cloud data management function and 5 more. Optimised: ACC/ICC performance optimised and 5 more. OTA update Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/seal-u-dmi-v2-1-0 https://bydlab.dev/ota/seal-u-dmi-v2-1-0 New: Cloud data management function and 6 more. Optimised: Optimised translations throughout the system and 4 more. OTA update Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/seal-u-v2-1-0 https://bydlab.dev/ota/seal-u-v2-1-0 New: Cloud data management function and 6 more. Optimised: Optimised translations throughout the system and 3 more. OTA update Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/seal-6-dmi-touring-v1-1-1 https://bydlab.dev/ota/seal-6-dmi-touring-v1-1-1 New: New setting to limit the charging current when AC charging and 1 more. Optimised: Optimisation of the Child Presence Detection (CPD) system. OTA update Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/seal-v2-1-0 https://bydlab.dev/ota/seal-v2-1-0 New: "Inside overtaking prevention" toggle added for ICC and 7 more. Optimised: Maximum ICC activation speed raised to 150 km/h and 2 more. OTA update Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/sealion-7-v3-1-0 https://bydlab.dev/ota/sealion-7-v3-1-0 6 new features and 2 optimisations — driver assistance and cameras. OTA update Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/tang-v1-1-1 https://bydlab.dev/ota/tang-v1-1-1 Optimised: Climate comfort optimised and 2 more. OTA update Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/sealion-7-v3-0-0 https://bydlab.dev/ota/sealion-7-v3-0-0 New: BYD Assistant added in additional languages and 3 more. Optimised: Improved use of seat ventilation and 6 more. OTA update Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/multi-model-2025-10 https://bydlab.dev/ota/multi-model-2025-10 New: [SEAL, SEAL U EV] Addition of a battery preheating function and 10 more. Optimised: [SEAL] Optimisation of the system user interface and 15 more. OTA update Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://bydlab.dev/ota/multi-model-2025-05 https://bydlab.dev/ota/multi-model-2025-05 New: [SEAL] Automatic power on/off function added and 8 more. Optimised: [ATTO 3] ADAS functions optimised and 16 more. OTA update Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT