RonS

A simple way to permanently delete your unit's security password. No Condi Hackmode or TestMode commands needed. I wrote a simple script that will delete the security PASSWORD for most Win CE based F, Z, and X series units. I can't say whether it will work with the very old units, and it won't work with the model numbers ending in 50 or greater, or Nex units. If your model isn't included, there is an alternate method that works with some NEX and AVH models. Service Password Method Format a smallish SD (32 GB or less) Must be FAT32 format. Download and Unzip th

Yes, that's what it does. BTW, it doesn't say to "insert the sd wiith the map update". It says "Now eject your SD and install your map update." That just means to proceed with the normal map installation update procedure. Restart your unit manually with the map update inserted. I updated the script to make it more obvious. If it still doesn't do anything when you insert the map SD, you need a different CardInfo.cif .

At least one person was successful installing godzilla's version on a F20bt by editing the CardInfo.CIF file. He posted the file. I think you could also use the CardInfo from a previous version that worked for your unit. IIRC, the 2015 maps had CardInfo files posted.

There is no magic pill - cure-all for this issue. It likely is an installation issue which will vary for each vehicle. Is your antenna in the windshield? Is the antenna amp power wire connected? Is your antenna grounded? I'm no expert on this stuff but those are the most likely issues beyond what I posted above. While it could be a problem with your head unit, you need to eliminate everything else first. If you can't figure it out, take it to a car electronics specialty shop.

You're answering a ~ 2yr old post. BTW, I doubt that would do much if it crashed during F/W update.

I know nothing about the D series. But for someone familiar with D series, it might help diagnose possible problems if you stated if this is a new install. Also, if it ever worked for you with audio CDs.

It makes perfect sense. The original problem is - your AVIC is asking for a password. Someone stupidly wrote detailed instructions on how to remedy that problem but that dangerously instructs you to install HackMode. The rest of the instructions were detailed and safe. Blake's comment on post #151 shows the safe way to do it while avoiding installing HackMode. So it might save you from getting knee-deep in shit. If it doesn't make sense to you - you're already in over your head.

Notice to all. In the next day or two I will be evacuating due to hurricane Irma. It is forecast to be near me on Sunday. I live on an island in the Gulf of Mexico about a mile off the Florida coast. So I can't wait for the last minute. I need to get to higher ground. So don't count on getting much help from me.

Just read post #15, and do that. You don't need to worry about your old one. But DO NOT bother trying to re-install 2015. If you want to, you can copy that RenewallFlib.dll

Try looking at the first couple pages.

Don't know. You could try and let us know. No harm if it won't install. But you probably would need the CardInfo file from the F series F40/F940 release. Be aware it won't change the DVD region and probably will keep the EU FM radio frequencies (which isn't a big deal since US only uses odd (ie 99.5, 99.7...)

Do you have both front and rear speakers connected? If not, it is possible you have wired it so that the rear channels are the only ones connected. Guidance audio only comes out the front speakers.

Parking brake must be set to access some of the settings. If it is set and it is still grayed-out then your unit is not properly installed (parking brake wire is not connected or not bypassed).

But we'll still get hundreds of posts asking for the password and/or complaining that it doesn't work. HINT: " 'exactly' as shown".

I have an easy way to install the ShortFuse hack with no TestMode, editing or patching involved. I've tested as much as I can on my unit. So I'm releasing here for you guys. Just download this attached zip, unzip, and copy the 3 files to the root of a blank fat32 formatted SD. When you insert it into your AVIC it runs a script that will backup both your existing RenewalIFLib.dll files, then overwrite them with a pre-hacked one. If, for some reason, this doesn't allow installing the 2017 maps on your unit, the backup files could be manually re-installed. But that isn't really nec

Parking brake.

Well on the F Series forum, they were successful installing the EU v7 on F20BT and F920BT. So the US should work with the correct CardInfo file. I posted it earlier. Make sure he follows the BT instructions in the installation manual - especially if it has old BT firmware ( < 3.10). If your bud has any issues connecting to iPod/Phone or other wired/wireless apps, do a hard reset and make sure App Connections is set correctly. I had to do that to get some things to work correctly.

Just as well, they are dangerous and could brick your unit. Besides that, they aren't necessary. This is actually a version of HackMode. For most things, use Pionara's supertestmode. http://avic411.com/index.php?/topic/35253-advanced-puzzles-testmodekey-scriptexecini/ It doesn't install anything on your unit. It just opens the Maintenance Menu.

Just the opposite. You made it sound like you found a way to update a x930 to run X950 firmware and install HackMode on a x950. I know what you are trying to say but your claims would confuse many people.

Software bypass is not recommended since it must be re-engineered every time we get new maps.

Don't know much about apple. Best bet is to borrow a PC.

No, if I start doing that, I'll get hundreds of people asking for it. I'm done here in the F series. Let some of the experienced EU people step in to help. Goodbye folks, And be sure to show your appreciation to godzilla.

From the instructions on installing Nag Screen hack: "Note: Install the 2017 map update before installing this hack. Do not patch the file on the 2017 installation SD before installing the 2017 Update. If you do, the installation will fail." Similar warnings are found in the ShortFuse hack instructions. I guess I write detailed instructions for myself to read because so many people ignore them, or repost incomplete instructions that others pick-up and use. If you are new to this, don't blindly follow those "it worked for me and this is what I did..." instructions. They are just summ

The most common reason for "wrong SD" is because you modified a file on the SD. CardInfo,CIF (if necessary for your model) is the only file that should be changed. The second most common reason is an error reading the SD. Reformat the SD FAT32 then extract the files from the original zip and try installing again.

What is in the root directory of the map installation SD? It should be: Firmware (folder) Update (folder) CardInfo.CIF (if you are installing 2017 US/Can, the one from nezfotnemom's zip)