dmroberson Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 I was attempting to update the firmware on the F500BT. Followed the instructions on Pioneer's website. Started the update process, and the unit looked like it was copying files just fine. All of a sudden, it turned off... I waited about 5 mintues or so, hoping it was gonna turn itself back on, but no luck. I turned it back on, and all I get now is the Pioneer startup screen, and then it flashes to a white screen, and powers off. When I go to restart it, it does the same routine again... The Pioneer startup screen, flashes, and then turns off. Won't start flashing, and I've even tried getting into TestMode, as suggested in a different thread. No luck. Any suggestions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
N-S-E-W Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 I was attempting to update the firmware on the F500BT. Followed the instructions on Pioneer's website. Started the update process, and the unit looked like it was copying files just fine. All of a sudden, it turned off... I waited about 5 mintues or so, hoping it was gonna turn itself back on, but no luck. I turned it back on, and all I get now is the Pioneer startup screen, and then it flashes to a white screen, and powers off. When I go to restart it, it does the same routine again... The Pioneer startup screen, flashes, and then turns off. Won't start flashing, and I've even tried getting into TestMode, as suggested in a different thread. No luck. Any suggestions? This sounds terrible. Your only choice may be to call Pioneer and explain to them what happened, but before you do try hitting the reset button on the back after you turn it on. It probably won't get you any further along, but you never know. Thank you for your service if you're part of an armed forces unit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmroberson Posted August 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 I was attempting to update the firmware on the F500BT. Followed the instructions on Pioneer's website. Started the update process, and the unit looked like it was copying files just fine. All of a sudden, it turned off... I waited about 5 mintues or so, hoping it was gonna turn itself back on, but no luck. I turned it back on, and all I get now is the Pioneer startup screen, and then it flashes to a white screen, and powers off. When I go to restart it, it does the same routine again... The Pioneer startup screen, flashes, and then turns off. Won't start flashing, and I've even tried getting into TestMode, as suggested in a different thread. No luck. Any suggestions? This sounds terrible. Your only choice may be to call Pioneer and explain to them what happened, but before you do try hitting the reset button on the back after you turn it on. It probably won't get you any further along, but you never know. Thank you for your service if you're part of an armed forces unit. I've tried Reset too... No luck... Guess I'll give them a call... It's my pleasure, btw. I'm in the Air Force, stationed in Hawaii. Didn't do to bad for my first assignment Quote Link to post Share on other sites
N-S-E-W Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 I was attempting to update the firmware on the F500BT. Followed the instructions on Pioneer's website. Started the update process, and the unit looked like it was copying files just fine. All of a sudden, it turned off... I waited about 5 mintues or so, hoping it was gonna turn itself back on, but no luck. I turned it back on, and all I get now is the Pioneer startup screen, and then it flashes to a white screen, and powers off. When I go to restart it, it does the same routine again... The Pioneer startup screen, flashes, and then turns off. Won't start flashing, and I've even tried getting into TestMode, as suggested in a different thread. No luck. Any suggestions? This sounds terrible. Your only choice may be to call Pioneer and explain to them what happened, but before you do try hitting the reset button on the back after you turn it on. It probably won't get you any further along, but you never know. Thank you for your service if you're part of an armed forces unit. I've tried Reset too... No luck... Guess I'll give them a call... It's my pleasure, btw. I'm in the Air Force, stationed in Hawaii. Didn't do to bad for my first assignment Thank you for your service. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmroberson Posted August 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Ok, so I've emailed Pioneer, haven't heard back yet... The timezone difference sux, but I'm gonna try and get them on the phone... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amber00Dak Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Any chance you pulled the battery? Mine does all kinda weird crap. When I turn off the car, sometimes it will stay on and freeze like that. When i return I need to pull the battery, reinsert it and then it will power on normally. Mine turns off randomly when playing music videos, figure that one out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ghettoblastar Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Plz tell when you get it fixed. I tried to be good & honest. but the legit updates have my f500bt frozen thx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
llptbird Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Where's the fix???? Thanks TomP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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