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That's why I never got rid of any of this old stuff lol

I've got a 14 Jeep SRT and the UConnect 8.4 blows this stuff away - BUT - I have to actually pay for XM now

Anyone here upgrade their X940BT (or similar) radio to a newer NEX radio? Any real reason to upgrade? What are the main differences? Are you glad you swapped radios?

Ron, I have extensive experience in hacking GM modules and EEPROM programming so I wasn't concerned with changing the offsets. In theory if something were to go wrong, one could just put the original file back in the radio using testmode. I suggest anyone that attemps ANY mods make a backup of the users folder. It's time consuming, but it's free insurance.

I was actually one of the guys that worked on the original AVIC F series and found the ability to hack them, the 900 IIRC. Or maybe the 90. Whichever of the two had the better preouts.

I've had the x940 kicking around in a closet for a few years now and just got a second truck. I was going to buy an Alpine x009-GM but with these updated maps and warnings removed the x940 will work just fine. Plus I somehow bought a refurb Pioneer XM tuner that seems to have a lifetime sub, so win-win. It's been going for about 10 years now.

Thanks for all the easy guides, you saved countless hours of sorting code and/or searching the forum.

I still patched the same offset locations. Just my first byte on a few strings were off.

Just finished doing the nag screen mod and BT updates. Backup cam next.

Just finished updating one of the radios. I can confirm that it works using the Shortfuse method that RonS posted. The only difference was the offsets posted had a couple different bytes that what I had on my radio. Changed them anyway and all worked out well. Shows V7 now.
Going to do the camera overlay hack, and update the BT next.

Thanks all. I'll be sending that paypal over soon =)

EDIT- radios are X940BT's

nezfotnemom you sir are saving me $240. What is your paypal account? I'll send you $20 if this works!

Where are the maps being uploaded to? I have a pair of X940BT's that haven't been upgraded in a number of years now.

Bought the unit stated above.

Problem solved. What a mess the file system was.

Had to manually delete every folder and copy each folder back on. Both the NDATA and User folders. Took forever since I had to copy everything off one deck and back on to this one. Still had issues stated above. Now my FW was showing pre upgrade state. Ran the 4.6 update again. No dice. Condihack 2.21 into wince. Delete and copy all files again. Reboot into supertest mode and copied the PRG0 and PRG1 folders since they were locked in wince due to the hack. Reboot and wham, its good to go now. Will attempt the no nag hack when I get a chance. (I love that hack on my 2 other x940's!)

Thanks for the amazing deal Jimbo!

Delete thread.

Well i'm finally back on the site after a few long years (I was one of the original that discovered service mode and hacked the F series) and after buying a new Yukon, I want a new deck. I've been pretty happy with my F90bt, but the new units look even better. I like the bigger screen and built in features of the Z series, but I would rather have the knob for volume.

Now I can get some good pricing on the 930 since the 940 is out, but I don't want to sell myself short. I can wait for new firmware, or copy it from a 940, but if the hardware is significantly different/better then I will just pony up and get the 940.

Can anyone confirm?

Also on another note, does the new X series have a spectrum analyzer built in? From the short and limited videos on youtube it looks like it might. I REALLY miss that feature from back in the day of the avm-p9000r I had. I mean I already know what station i'm listening to, and I can hear how loud it is, how about displaying something cool on the screen when its sitting idle instead of just displaying station/volume/etc.

Anyone have any update to this? I was hoping after waiting a few months there would be a fix. Still unable to play video from ipod touch to F90bt

how about a navigon gps option? They have great navigation and graphics

+1

http://www.fastcoolcars.com/images/2004_gto/gto.jpg

http://www.fastcoolcars.com/2004-gto.htm

This was just a quick google search.

I actually have the small engine, its only a 5.7 litre

I'd really like to see one with the 04-06 Pontiac GTO emblem. Please

Does it still have the memo function for songs like the D3? Also can you post a picture of the screen shot for XM?

I have XM and it looks almost identical to the Sirius screen shot.

Also XM has the memo function, so I'm sure the Sirius has it, and it works great too.

My map turns in the direction I am going. My car (arrow) always points up just like the way I am actually driving down the road.

Maybe, maybe not. It doesn't really matter, it only took me 10 minutes to do the update. No biggie. I wouldn't wait to see, I would buy one and upgrade as needed.

I *think* the map version is different with this newer version than when first realeased a few days ago too.

LOL thats a good one !

It now has the instructions for fixing the TTS that many have lost.

http://pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Supp ... e+Download

Not working here with an HTC Wizzard.

How long ?

I would prefer to ship my 900BT back to crutchfield before I get the 90BT from you guys. And I'm thinking it might take a week before they credit me back.

Also I'm in VA, where do you ship out of ?

..... is the F Series ?

Is there any way to hack MSN Direct for free lifetime sub ?

Maybe someone who bought it can post a dump of their files from WinCE ??

I'm sure it just writes a small file, maybe an *ini or a regedit.

I'm thinking back to my days of the H and HU cards for those who understand

Also what are the possibilities of skinning the F Series to produce a more asthetic (sp?) appearance ?

I REALLY miss the entertainment options of my P6800DVD, and AVM-P9000R, the spectrum analyzer was cool as hell.

I also REALLY miss RDS, but I guess an HD tuner will take care of that.

In the world of CarPC's, there are a few different software front ends. Streetdeck comes to mind, and Centra Fuse.

Both are nice, and I think something similar could be done.

I haven't had the time, but I would like to see how much internal memory is available, and what devices can be controlled from WinCE through the USB port.

I think if we have full access to the USB port, we could essentially create a nice system ourselves. Even with the 1min+ boot time, thats not too bad comsidering its a computer ....

Any kind of timer that keeps the radio on or turns it on early will not work. Having the radio on and booted up before the engine is running is a waste, as cranking on the starter will cut the power to the radio so you will end up having to wait anyway.

 

My guess would be to either leave the car running or get a remote starter so you can start it up ahead of time.

Most newer cars dont do this. I have an 04 GTO and even with a big V8 my radio stays on the entire time.

I have also had 7 turbo eclipses, and can tell you the apexi turbo timer is a small hide away box and the control "stick" is about the size of a sharpie.

I bought a F900BT from crutchfield cause I couldn't find the F90BT ANYWHERE. Looks like I will be sending it back and getting mine from A&E

I do like crutchfields 30 day return policy lol

I did the update on my 900bt and it fixed what others have noted. Namely the bluetooth, which was a big selling point for me.

I didn't like all the add on modules with my P6800dvd so I sold it for an f series.

I do however have a feeling that the current f series will be just like the d1. Hot shit but quickly replaced by a newer model.

But I have to have the latest and greatest technology.

On a side note, I think the F series is hackable. Reminds me of my old apex 600a dvd player, or my old DTV system, then the psp. Oh whetever, bring on the custom skins !

Any way I could get a copy of that splash screen ? Thats the best looking one I have seen !