We didn't remove this function from Toyota, Lexus and Mazda.As you said write ID to ECUs, maybe different name in different car makes:
Toyota&Lexus: You can find it under Tire Pressure Monitor, it is called "ID Registration";
Honda: It is called "Sensor ID Relearning"
Mazda: Called as "TPMS Function"
Please ask your friend to check it accordingly. If he can't find it, please contact us at support@autel.com.