As of late 2024, Ross-Tech has moved to a hybrid cloud model for VCDS 24.5 and above. New security includes RSA key verification that cannot be emulated offline. If you attempt to use it with VCDS 23.5 or 24.x, the loader will fail with a "Mismatch CRC" error. For now, 23.3.1 remains the last fully "crackable" stable release.
: This specific version was an update released to support newer vehicle models and address previous software bugs. The Role of VIIPlusLoader VIIPlusLoader VCDS 23.3.1 - VIIPlusLoader-08.023.07-FULL.7z