RonS

The following information is from memory since I haven't used a Pioneer product in many years. I recommend searching for the "official" Pioneer update instructions for whatever version you are going to installl. There may be specific steps on how to install. Of course  there are steps to ignore because of the "hack"

I recommend finding and downloading all the needed files before doing anything since there might be old broken links. The following steps apply to most of the older generation F, Z, and X series head units US and EU):

#1 Download the map update zip file. You might have trouble finding working links. On your computer, unzip the archive in a work directory. 

#2 Download the ShortFuse hack and unzip the files into a different directory. No not mix these files with the map update files. Follow the instructions found in the ShortFuse thread. Shortfuse Link

#3 If your model number ends in 10 or 20 (example F20, F920, Z110, X920), you will probably need to replace the Cardinfo.cif file in the map update directory created in step #1. You will need to find the correct file mentioned in that update directory.

#4 Copy all the files and sub directories form #1 to an empty FAT32 formatted SD. Best if it is a small 4 - 8 GB size SD. Larger might not work.

#5 Insert SD into head unit and the update should start. When it asks for the registration password, use PASSWORDPASSWORD . The update takes about 25 minutes and should not be interrupted. Make sure your car's battery is charged or run the engine if you are not confident it will last.

There is a separate step afterwards to update the Bluetooth firmware which uses the same SD. You do this from the Bluetooth settings menu.

4 minutes ago, omarperez said:

I will keep looking to find them

I believe that 2017 and 2019 had the same Bluetooth firmware. So I don't know how your firmware went missing or why it errors when installed through the Bluetooth settings menu.

As I said, in Testmode, there are diagnostic tests and there is a way to force load Bluetooth firmware. But the service manual is not clear on how to do this.

I'm not sure I understand. Did the 2019 update actually complete, and these messages show when you attempted to update the Bluetooth firmware from the menu? I can't read the Spanish text in the picture and of course Google won't translate an image. So I can't know exactly what the problem is. 

Update: I found how to translate text in photos using Google Lens:

• "Updating Bluetooth software. It will take a few minutes. Do not turn off the unit until the update is finished."
• "There is a defect and the update is not possible. "

I hope someone who has successfully installed the 2019 update might help. 

Another option would be to go back to install the 2017 update which has Bluetooth drivers in a directory named \FIRMWARE and you install it from the Bluetooth settings menu. 

Just to be clear, did your Bluetooth work OK before you first tried installing 2019? I have seen some people had issues that left the Bluetooth firmware version missing. I think that it was caused by a hardware problem.

I believe there is a way to manually install Bluetooth firmware using TestMode. But I've never done it.

10 hours ago, omarperez said:

...Te paso fotos de lo que sucede 

Primero prendo el estéreo sale el logotipo paioneer 2019

Segundoe dice que ingrese una tarjeta SD

Tercero ingreso tarjeta SD y después me dice que es incorrecta 

OK, I think we should try this first. It is less destructive than my other idea. It appears that your attempt to install the 2019 update did not complete successfully for an unknown reason. When this occurs, the radio is stuck in "update mode".  I wrote a script to terminate this mode, so I think it will leave your radio running the previous firmware and maps. You can then either continue with your old version or try to update to 2019 again.

To run this script, download the attached ZIP file. Extract the zip, which should contain two files:

• ScriptExec
• TESTMODE.KEY

Copy only these two files into root of an empty FAT32 SD. Try not to use an SD larger than 8 GB although 32 GB might work.   Insert this SD into your radio and the script should run. You might need to turn it off and on if it does not automatically run.

There will be a message in English "PRESS ANY KEY TO TERMINATE FAILED UPDATE  OR   TURN OFF IGNITION TO ABORT" and it will wait for a keypress to continue. After it runs, it will have another English message "Done - Now eject your SD and restart you head unit.". So remove the SD then press a key.  This will take the unit out of Upgrade Mode, and should restart into regular mode on next power up (remember to remove the TestMode SD).  Note: it will not damage the radio if it runs again, but you must remove the SD in order to use the radio.

I think this will get you past your immediate problem, but I don't know why the 2019 update failed. Maybe try again, or download the update again.  Make sure you only change Cardinfo.cif.  You should not need to reinstall ShortFuse hack, it should still be installed.

Good luck

FixFailedUpdate.zip

What happens if you eject the SD then reboot? If is not supposed to try to install the same version of the maps. So it shouldn't have hurt anything.

There is a way to go back to the previous version but I have the instructions on my computer and I am away from the office. I can check tomorrow.

Is there a reason you created another login account after posting 10 times with this same problem last week?

In order to get help to find what you have done wrong you need to post more details.

The fact that we don't speak the same language makes the harder.

Did the 2019 map update finish? How long did the update take to finish? It usually takes about 20 minutes.

If you get that "Insert correct SD" message before the update is completed then there is something wrong with the files on your SD or the SD size or format type is incompatible with the radio. 

What size SD are you using? Is it formatted Fat32?

The files you copied to the SD card must not be modified from the update except for Cardinfo.cif. which must be replaced with the one for the F920bt.

One more thing. You can use the same SD for the update as you used for the ShortFuse hack. But be sure to erase all the ShortFuse files before loading the map update files. I recommend formatting it first.

You might already have the latest Bluetooth firmware. It hasn't changed since 2015. I don't know what the version number is, possibly 3.24 

If you need it, you can get the FIRMWARE directory from the 2017 update from either US or EU updates 

1 hour ago, JimmisAtha said:

Is it compatible for AVIC F10BT?  Can I find any map update for this device? (Europe) 

I don't have an F series but from a quick search of other updates it seems the F10 and F20 are the same hardware so it should be compatible with the correct Cardinfo cif file I posted above.

6 hours ago, postre said:

Hola disculpa hablo español una consulta e seguido los hilos desde que empezó la conversación, cuento con el equipo modelo Avic f920bt ya instale el hack , pero al ingresar de nuevo la sd ya no inicia la actualización los archivos que contiene la memoria son los correctos creo que me hace falta el archivo .cif modificado para mi vercion pero no lo encuentro gracias 

Use the card info from this post http://avic411.com/index.php?/topic/83505-new-release-f20bt-f30bt-f40bt-f920bt-f930bt-f840bt-etc-2017-releastechnologye/&do=findComment&comment=345219

Don't bother with this 2013 update. Use the last update for US - 2017.

3 hours ago, tamiya7676 said:

I'm not sure if the F, Z & X-series scripts are workable with my model

It only works with old models.  I doubt that the AVIC-CE902AL is supported by the the Testmode I use. Sorry.

7 hours ago, latas said:

Do you know why download doesn't work?

I can not get it.

Thanks.

The problem appears to be some kind of new security "feature" with Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers. The download works fine using Firefox.  However I added a new link in the original post to access the file from Google Drive. You can download it from there.

11 hours ago, latas said:

I own F20BT, and I don't know why password appears in my device after a Battery car change. My firmware is above 1.07 and I guess maintenance mode was removed after that, so testkey does not work. Do you know if your Security Password Removel Script will work in firmwares where testmodekey does not work as before?

 

Thanks.

I don't know since I've never tried it on an F20BT.  It won't hurt to try it. Let us know how it goes.

Not sure which update you are trying to find, but here is a post to a link that works  for the last Pioneer update to the Z110-bt.

link to post with a working map link

This thread in which you have posted is long dead and has obsolete information. You'll still need to download and install the shortfuse hack on your Z110 before attempting to install the map/firmware update. Also, since the above linked file is for a slightly different model, you'll need to replace the cardinfo.cif file with the one for a Z110 on the SD card.

link to shortfuse hack

link to zipped CARDINFO.CIF file for Z110/Z120

Well that's good news. AFA left only, I don't have any guesses. I don't know much about how that Lightning interface works. I'm actually surprised that the X910bt supports it at all.

Did you set AV1 Input to iPod in the AV System Settings menu?

Did you try it using the iPod as the audio source?

Note: Pioneer uses the term iPod and iPhone interchangeabley.

Do you even know if the console USB delivers power? Even if it does, it might not be connected to the X910bt. I think there's only one USB connection to the X910bt. 

To test if it is connected to the X910bt you could use a USB memory stick with a few mp3 files to see if you can access and play them.

The 30pin connector is probably for connecting to old style (pre-lightning interface) iPods. I used an old one to store and play music with my old AVIC Z110BT which was a few years newer and more advanced than the X910bt. I think one of the firmware updates added support for lighting,  but by then I moved to an android phone and played audio over bluetooth. 

You can download the X910bt user manual from Crutchfield.  https://pdf.crutchfieldonline.com/ImageBank/v20090713153600/Manuals/130/130AVIC910.PDF

This unit is over 15 years old and had limited firmware updates. I doubt it will support a modern iPhone over Lightning cable but I don't do apple. You can try it is you have a cable and have access to the unit's USB connector.

Looking at the manual, I'm not seeing support for music over Bluetooth. Just guessing since I have no experience with the older models. 

If it was me, I'd get a modern radio that supports carplay. 

My script works fine on an X930BT. You must of done something wrong. 

Any instructions involving installing "hackmode" are dangerous and obsolete due to the unnecessary risk involved.

On 7/17/2024 at 12:19 PM, HandsomeSteve said:

Difficulty w/ voice commands AVIC Z110BT

I have the 2.5mm blue tooth microphone plugged in.

1.press the mute button.

2.talk into the mic. Example  play artist such & such.

 Sometimes the pac man w/ speech example comes on screen now it’s not appearing on screen.

When the pacman did appear the only response was can’t understand.

Thanks for any voice activation tips

I'm confused why you call it a blue tooth microphone. Are you using something other than a wired mic plugged in to the 2.5 mm port on the back of the unit? There is no bluetooth involved.

It's called 'Voice' button. It will mute the source if you press and hold it. Maybe you're holding it too long or there's something wrong with your button causing it to stick.

Regarding Voice commands, I rarely used them for other than phone dialing. I used my phone and bluetooth to play music. Unless you have a supported iPod connected via USB dongle, there are no voice commands like 'Play Artist' or 'Play Playlist' or any other commands to select the music based on ID3 tags. For other storage devices (DVD, USB, SD) there is a very limited set of voice commands to move between selections (Next track, previous track, etc).

Also, I seem to remember that the original Z110-BT firmware had more voice command functionality that went away with the next firmware/map upgrade. I believe those missing commands were mostly for navigation searches. What version of the firmware are you running?

Keep in mind that this is 15 year old hardware that was once considered Pioneer's flagship auto audio system. But it is no longer supported with updates and is ancient by modern auto A/V standards. I replaced mine with a cheap ($200) Android based system that supports wireless Carplay/Android Auto. I use my phone apps for entertainment and nav. I can install any Android app I need just like on my phone. I never have to pay for or bootleg new maps. 

5 hours ago, HandsomeSteve said:

Ron are you there?

I monitor this forum but I'm not a Pioneer user anymore 

This method works on AVIC F980 DAB and many newer models:

https://avic411.com/uploads/monthly_2019_01/password.jpg.e1023850ae2219e91faa9c330350bc45.jpg

1 hour ago, Natalie said:

How do you remove the password? What's my script 

Since you have an F940-BT I moved this thread to the correct F series sub-forum. In the Hacks/Mods section you'll find Security Password Removal Script

First, remove the password using my script. That will get you access to the radio. Then if you feel that something isn't right when accessing some menus you can test whether the handbrake connection is bad. There is a settings screen where it displays the status of various things, including the state of the parking brake.

41 minutes ago, Natalie said:

how do I fix it please 

Do you know the password? To enter text you need the parking brake set. If your headunit did not get installed correctly with a parking brake sensor, then your best course of action is to use my Security Password Removal script in the Hacks section .

3 hours ago, HandsomeSteve said:

all the pioneer manuel mentions is positioning an attaching the mic end not one word about where to plug in

Did you look at the Z110-BT Installation Manual I provided a link to? The diagram on pgs 8-9 shows the mic and where to plug it in. The jack even has a marking "MIC IN"