Complete 3.0 Install Guide

[madman360]

hello,

it seems like all the links to 3.0 are down. if anyone can send me the files x910bt.zip and 3.0 Install Files.zip I would really appreciate it. email: mad_trash[at]yahoo.com

thanks a lot

[Dustin C]

Anyone have access to 3.0 files? Links are not functioning. Thanks, D

[avicpilot]

Well... I'd like to throw my name in the hat for the 3.0 files.

 

Thanks to anyone who can help out.

 

Bob

[mod187]

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=K0WJSCUR

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XDPTH67G

 

Found this on page 40...

 

Downloaded it last night, and got an error on the second .rar. The file said usa_tennessee.fbl was corrupt...

 

I'm wondering if the *.fbl files on the FX3.1 will work instead?

[WRXD]

Yeah I just picked up a used f700 and really want to get the 3.01 hack but it seems like most links are dead...anyone got the hookup?

[jtalavera02]

Well I bricked my old f900bt... and punched the shit out of the screen because I formatted the mbr and couldnt figure out how to unbrick it... threw it away and bought another f900... I installed the 3.0 update from mega upload with a breeze... and for some ODD reason I CAN NOT get the USB Drive to play music without freezing up the radio ...??? any one else having this problem?

[TheBeej418]

There are 861 prior posts in this thread, many of which are now outdated. I have an AVIC-F900BT that did the usual boot screen to black brick and was determined to fix it. A HUGE thanks to everyone on this forum for the collection of info to get my unit up and running with an even better interface (2.0 to 3.0 upgrade in the process).

 

I wanted to update the instruction process due to post 1 being a little inaccurate with the new links and software but give most credit to Retell as OP and MyITGuy for providing the new software links and info for slight modifications for the instructions.

 

These instructions should solve most problems and get you up and running with 3.0. Some people have started adding info for a 3.01 update (Post 717) and 3.02 update but I have not yet gotten that far. Here we go!

 

Step 1: Download 2 rar files, 3.0 Update, part 1 and part 2*

 

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=K0WJSCUR

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XDPTH67G

 

(*Thanks MyITGuy for the links, post #600)

 

Step 2: Unrar these files

Mac OS X - UnRarX - http://www.unrarx.com/ (This is what I used)

Windows - WinRar - http://www.win-rar.com/downloadnow.html

 

a. You will select 3.0 Update, part 1 to open

b. Unrar it to the desired location

c. You are done! While unrarring (if that's a word) part 1, it will also unrar all files in part 2 without needing to do anything additional.

d. You should now have a destination file with 4 items

1. My Flash Disk - Folder

2. Testmode - Folder

3. WINCEIMG.Bin - File

4. WINCEIMG.CKS - File

 

(Note: I came across a few posts where people said they had issues with the included Testmode and downloaded a fresh file to replace the included one. To save myself time, I went ahead and did this upfront without actually ever testing the one included. If you choose to do this as well, you can get another functional Testmodev2.3 here - http://www.filestube.com/7cdcc15b9238c0f503ea/go.html. Again, I never tested the included one and may be perfectly fine. If you download a new copy, just replace the old Testmode folder in your destination directory with the new one once you unrar it.)

 

 

Step 3: Make sure you have an SD card that is 2GB or larger, and format it using MS-DOS (Fat) formatting. Transfer the 4 items from your destination folder to the SD Card. (My Flash Disk, Testmode, WINCEIMG.BIN, WINCEIMG.CKS)

 

Step 4: Turn the unit on. When the Pioneer logo comes up, press and hold the menu, map, eject and the reset button at the same time. When your screen goes completely blank, let go of the reset button but continue to hold menu, map, and eject buttons.* This will bring you to a blue screen wanting you to press the reset button again. Ignore this message and enter the service combination. Press the volume knob in this sequence and you will see * signs for each push at the botton: Up, Up, Down, Menu, Left, Right.

 

(*Thanks Chuck88, post 813)

 

Step 5: Insert your loaded SD

 

Step 6: Select Update CE

 

Step 7: Select Update SD Format

 

Step 8: Wait till it says restart in the bottom center.

 

Step 9: Press the reset button.

Step 10: Once testmode boots (You will have a WindowsCE screen):

a. Select "Start"

b. Select "Windows Explorer"

c. Double-click "My SD Card"

d. Double-click "My Flash Disk" folder

e. Click "Edit" and select "Select All"

f. Click "Edit" and select "Copy"

g. Press the up folder icon twice to get you back to the main Windows Explorer screen

h. Double-click "My Flash Disk"

i. Click "Edit" and select "Paste"

j. A window will open asking if you want to over-rite existing files, select "Yes to all"

This process will take about 30 minutes.

 

Step 11: Press and hold restart and eject for 5 seconds.

 

Step 12: Enjoy your new 3.0

 

Again, this is a compilation of info and not my work. I'm not capable of doing what half of these people do, I'm just a guy that can read directions. I was getting tired of the people going from the start to the finish to ask about dead links without looking at the meat in the middle Yes, I'm talking to you! You're an idiot. Read!!! We can't spoon feed you, you still have to do some of it yourself once in a while. Please do not contact me with your problems, I probably can't help you. If it didn't work, either it really is broke or start again with step 1.

[pdasterly]

There are 861 prior posts in this thread, many of which are now outdated. I have an AVIC-F900BT that did the usual boot screen to black brick and was determined to fix it. A HUGE thanks to everyone on this forum for the collection of info to get my unit up and running with an even better interface (2.0 to 3.0 upgrade in the process).

 

I wanted to update the instruction process due to post 1 being a little inaccurate with the new links and software but give most credit to Retell as OP and MyITGuy for providing the new software links and info for slight modifications for the instructions.

 

These instructions should solve most problems and get you up and running with 3.0. Some people have started adding info for a 3.01 update (Post 717) and 3.02 update but I have not yet gotten that far. Here we go!

 

Step 1: Download 2 rar files, 3.0 Update, part 1 and part 2*

 

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=K0WJSCUR

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XDPTH67G

 

(*Thanks MyITGuy for the links, post #600)

 

Step 2: Unrar these files

Mac OS X - UnRarX - http://www.unrarx.com/ (This is what I used)

Windows - WinRar - http://www.win-rar.com/downloadnow.html

 

a. You will select 3.0 Update, part 1 to open

b. Unrar it to the desired location

c. You are done! While unrarring (if that's a word) part 1, it will also unrar all files in part 2 without needing to do anything additional.

d. You should now have a destination file with 4 items

1. My Flash Disk - Folder

2. Testmode - Folder

3. WINCEIMG.Bin - File

4. WINCEIMG.CKS - File

 

(Note: I came across a few posts where people said they had issues with the included Testmode and downloaded a fresh file to replace the included one. To save myself time, I went ahead and did this upfront without actually ever testing the one included. If you choose to do this as well, you can get another functional Testmodev2.3 here - http://www.filestube.com/7cdcc15b9238c0f503ea/go.html. Again, I never tested the included one and may be perfectly fine. If you download a new copy, just replace the old Testmode folder in your destination directory with the new one once you unrar it.)

 

 

Step 3: Make sure you have an SD card that is 2GB or larger, and format it using MS-DOS (Fat) formatting. Transfer the 4 items from your destination folder to the SD Card. (My Flash Disk, Testmode, WINCEIMG.BIN, WINCEIMG.CKS)

 

Step 4: Turn the unit on. When the Pioneer logo comes up, press and hold the menu, map, eject and the reset button at the same time. When your screen goes completely blank, let go of the reset button but continue to hold menu, map, and eject buttons.* This will bring you to a blue screen wanting you to press the reset button again. Ignore this message and enter the service combination. Press the volume knob in this sequence and you will see * signs for each push at the botton: Up, Up, Down, Menu, Left, Right.

 

(*Thanks Chuck88, post 813)

 

Step 5: Insert your loaded SD

 

Step 6: Select Update CE

 

Step 7: Select Update SD Format

 

Step 8: Wait till it says restart in the bottom center.

 

Step 9: Press the reset button.

Step 10: Once testmode boots (You will have a WindowsCE screen):

a. Select "Start"

b. Select "Windows Explorer"

c. Double-click "My SD Card"

d. Double-click "My Flash Disk" folder

e. Click "Edit" and select "Select All"

f. Click "Edit" and select "Copy"

g. Press the up folder icon twice to get you back to the main Windows Explorer screen

h. Double-click "My Flash Disk"

i. Click "Edit" and select "Paste"

j. A window will open asking if you want to over-rite existing files, select "Yes to all"

This process will take about 30 minutes.

 

Step 11: Press and hold restart and eject for 5 seconds.

 

Step 12: Enjoy your new 3.0

 

Again, this is a compilation of info and not my work. I'm not capable of doing what half of these people do, I'm just a guy that can read directions. I was getting tired of the people going from the start to the finish to ask about dead links without looking at the meat in the middle Yes, I'm talking to you! You're an idiot. Read!!! We can't spoon feed you, you still have to do some of it yourself once in a while. Please do not contact me with your problems, I probably can't help you. If it didn't work, either it really is broke or start again with step 1.

 

Sticky

[achi10]

Thanks for all this info!

 

I'm having an issue though --- I can get to the part where I choose Update via SD (Format) --- and when I insert the SD card and and click the knob, the unit read "Read Progress: 100%" and just gets stuck.

 

Doesn't move from here. I can't get into Test Mode.

 

Any ideas?

[Noel380]

When it says 100% wait a minute then itll say reset. Take a pen and push reset button and then itll boot up and take u to test mode.....

[Rickie]

Quick question - Does it matter what map version you have to do this unofficial update.

 

The reason I ask is the official release will work for me because my map set is 1.x.x.x and it needs to be 2.x.x.x

[Saquili]

Just did the upgrade starting with map 1.0006 and had no issues it took me up to 2.0003 I beleive.

[adilfarooki]

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[whalepirot]

These instructions should solve most problems and get you up and running with 3.0.

Has anyone had success doing this on the F500BT?

 

If so:

 

1- how is the initial boot done to get to installing CE, because the 500 does not have an eject button.

2- what are the key strokes (up-up-down, etc.)

 

Still trying combinations of the above. Getting into test mode is easy.

 

Seems I read that 3.0 is required to run the rest, not 2.0006.

[Bass911]

This is not working for me, and I'm not doing anything wrong! I'm getting to the part where I start copying the files. It keeps on saying there is not enough room. I'm not skipping any steps. I've formatted and tried deleting the contents of the My Flash Disk before copying the new files over. I have a black screen BRICK right now, but would liked to fix it so I can sell it. I am not messing up or missing steps unless this is just a junk unit. I'll throw it away before I let Pioneer fix it! Any ideas?