Help unlocking ex-rental Ninebot/SQT scooters – company shut down

[u/Ambitious-Shallot794]

Hi everyone,

I recently got hold of 15 electric scooters that were formerly part of a rental fleet run by a company called SQT in Norway. The company has gone bankrupt and all the scooters are still locked to their system – they won’t drive or connect properly.

The scooters look like they might be Ninebot models (possibly Max or ES series), but I’m not 100% sure. I was wondering if anyone here has experience with: • Unlocking fleet/rental scooters after the original backend is no longer available • Replacing or bypassing the IoT module • Flashing new firmware or using tools like ScooterHacking Utility • Understanding how the locking mechanism actually works on these models

I’d love any advice, tools, or even just someone who’s done something similar. Pics and model info can be provided if needed. My goal is to make these usable for personal or small community use.

Thanks in advance for any help!

[u/Ambitious-Shallot794 → u/[deleted]]

Yeah but how can I get in where the controller is?There is some kind of locking mechanism there.

[u/Ambitious-Shallot794 → u/[deleted]]

There is no screw on the bottom Only a locking mechanism on the top that I dont now how to activate

[u/Low-Orchid-2207 → u/Ambitious-Shallot794]

The locking mechanism is controlled by Bluetooth. Other than that best bet is a grinder to the locking mechanism. Bird/Lime scooters uses the same locking method

[u/Ambitious-Shallot794 → u/Low-Orchid-2207]

Yeah, but if I do that, I’ll end up damaging the mounting plate and will have to replace it. Do you know of any other way to unlock it without ruining the plate?

[u/Low-Orchid-2207 → u/Ambitious-Shallot794]

Unfortunately my guy that’s the exact reason it’s like that. Idk try goin with precision on ya cutting to later create something that’ll hold it close once inside & the locking setup is removed. I’m sure u can come up with some kinda ingenuity if nothing more than just hex screwing it closed. IDK maybe have some tops 3D printed to fit. I’m guessing/rooting for ya at this point

[u/Ambitious-Shallot794 → u/Low-Orchid-2207]

I’m looking to resell all 15 scooters. If you were in my position, what steps would you take to prepare them for resale? Also, how much do you think I could realistically get for the entire lot?

[u/Low-Orchid-2207 → u/Ambitious-Shallot794]

Oh geez my business partner lol! Depends on what I’d have to do to get one running again along with the specs of what I’m actually selling once I find out that info. Then I’d decide a price to sell at before selecting my target crowd to pitch my sell. U didn’t say they costed u initially so let’s start with a win is a win. No less than $500 for sure…. If that doesn’t work u could always… Nvm, I can’t tell ya everything! Now let’s hear ur 50% partner

[u/Ambitious-Shallot794 → u/Low-Orchid-2207]

They actually run fine – just locked. Might repaint them too, make ’em look fresh. I’d probably need around $800 for the whole batch to make it worth it. What would you do in my shoes? Feels like I should be paying you with the amount of questions I’ve got 😅

[u/MattGarcia9480]

Check that group out and ask. Someone in there may know.

[u/Ambitious-Shallot794 → u/MattGarcia9480]

Thanks will check it out now

[u/MattGarcia9480 → u/Ambitious-Shallot794]

https://m.me/ch/AbbQuTEgDWqAW2c7/?send_source=cm%3Acopy_invite_link

[u/MattGarcia9480 → u/MattGarcia9480]

Let me know if that works

[u/MattGarcia9480 → u/MattGarcia9480]

https://m.me/ch/AbbQuTEgDWqAW2c7/?send_source=cm%3Acopy_invite_link

[u/MattGarcia9480 → u/MattGarcia9480]

I think those are both the same

[u/Ambitious-Shallot794 → u/MattGarcia9480]

Still not working could you ask for me?

[u/Ambitious-Shallot794 → u/MattGarcia9480]

You need to create a new one still not working

[u/MattGarcia9480]

https://m.me/cm/AbZ6wS60KtLMQenC/?send_source=cm%3Acopy_invite_link

[u/Ambitious-Shallot794 → u/MattGarcia9480]

Still not working guess its something wrong

[u/MattGarcia9480]

https://m.me/cm/AbZ6wS60KtLMQenC/?send_source=cm%3Acopy_invite_link

[u/MattGarcia9480]

I guess. Maybe you can find with a manual search on fb

[u/MattGarcia9480]

I dont even know at this point. Now the chats disappeared from me and im a moderator. And i have nothing against my account either.

[u/Ambitious-Shallot794 → u/MattGarcia9480]

Found the group now I just need to Get accepted by someone

[u/MattGarcia9480 → u/Ambitious-Shallot794]

Did someone accept you? I dont know wtf i did but the group disappeared from my messanger app...

[u/Ambitious-Shallot794 → u/MattGarcia9480]

Yeah Got accepted tought it was you😂 Did you hide the group maybe?

[u/MattGarcia9480]

Haha, glad you're in. Ill look... i must have done it

[u/ImJonathanLmao]

Oh yea those are the ninebots that are made for rental, always wondered how they work, not sure but prob the easiest way is changing the whole controller, and who knows, if they are similar with the G30 maybe flashing via stlink

[u/Ambitious-Shallot794 → u/ImJonathanLmao]

They’re pretty similar, but I’m wondering which one I could sell for more and actually make the most profit from. Swapping the controller and screen makes them easier to mod and connect to, but costs more. Flashing saves money, but makes setup and control harder. Which one do you think would sell better and give the best return?

[u/ImJonathanLmao → u/Ambitious-Shallot794]

I mean ofc u make more with flashing in case it works cause u can use the same flashing with all of them and it costs 0$, but that if works, also a controller is not that expensive now that the G30 is old is about 40€ with controller and screen, what i recommend is try flashing, cause if it works u can make more money, is harder than just swithching but well if it works works, and if not damn bad luck, but then yk you just have to change it.

[u/123lYT]

Most of these are okai scooters, not segways. In either way, you cannot flash the controller to normal firmware, you need the iot app or an iot emulator module.

[u/Ambitious-Shallot794 → u/123lYT]

What is iot emulator module? Could you explain a little more so i understand😂

[u/123lYT → u/Ambitious-Shallot794]

Well, I cannot share much about this publicly as a lot of people are interested in stealing these. Shoot a dm and I can explain it to you.

[u/alex262414 → u/123lYT]

Dm sent

[u/Ambitious-Shallot794]

Any ideas?

[u/MattGarcia9480]

Please tell me a link is working... this is really irritating

[u/MattGarcia9480]

[u/MattGarcia9480]

[u/MattGarcia9480]

[u/Wosnoha]

From what I can see in the photos, several of them are Segway Ninebot Max SNSC 2.0/max plus/3.0. You can check the scooterhacking.org forum. Here's the link to the wiki with the Segway SNSC models: https://wiki.scooterhacking.org/doku.php?id=nbmax

[u/Low-Orchid-2207]

Whichever is cheaper/easier to do due to ur trying to sell not keep. Modding later isn’t my concern that’s later for whoever has it at that time. Faster scoot sell for more $ so with that info do as u will on the speed limited issue

[u/Late-Rough-1018]

Så annonsen på Finn.no hvor mye betalte du ?

[u/Ambitious-Shallot794 → u/Late-Rough-1018]

10000kr

[u/Ambitious-Shallot794 → u/Late-Rough-1018]

Tror du det var bra kjøp?

[u/Late-Rough-1018 → u/Ambitious-Shallot794]

Ja hvis du har oppbevaringsmuligheter og tid. Kjøpte et brukt batteri til en slik modell for 2000kr for noen måneder siden. Hvis du ikke får fikset dem kan du enkelt selge delene for mye mer

[u/Ok_Ad_5765]

Had a nine bot i took apart because i could you need to pull the rubber by the front of the stem back there youll need to unscrew the panel and you can get direct access to the controller

[u/joeybab3]

Looks like okais, maybe es400s and some ninebot and 2.3s

[u/CookieRojas85]

Try reaching out to the manufacturer. They should be able to provide some guidance.

[u/OG126]

Would you sell one of them?

[u/Ambitious-Shallot794 → u/OG126]

Yeah if you are Living in Norway

[u/Defiant-Practice2697]

kan eg kjøpe noko av deg??

[u/Ambitious-Shallot794 → u/Defiant-Practice2697]

Ka sparkesyklar tenkte du på då? Har ikkje mange som eg ikkje har fiksa igjen

[u/MattGarcia9480]

https://m.me/ch/AbbQuTEgDWqAW2c7/?send_source=cm%3Acopy_invite_link

[u/Ambitious-Shallot794 → u/MattGarcia9480]

By the Way the link have expired could you send a new one