Primo for AVIC F series!

[ryar]

By copying the below files you can try out Primo on your unit. Be warned, you will not have the same functionality that you did with the original iGO. With a f500bt this is not an issue as I only use mine for a GPS, nothing else. With other models which are used for radio, ect some of these abilities may be restricted while Primo is running. Primo does not replace the stock iGO on your GPS, launching it merely ends the process of ezrider and then starts Primo. Upon a reboot of the unit all original functionality is regained and the unit will load normally.

 

Warnings

 

Before attempting install and run Primo make a complete backup of your current AVIC My Flash Disk just in case something goes wrong. You are and only you are responsible for your AVIC! Note I have tested it on a F500BT and I am not sure how it will behave on other units.

 

Launch Options and Installation Instructions

 

At this point, you have several options to launch Primo;There are some caveats with each, they will be described below.

 

Option #1: If you use Diaftia's mod downlaod the main package and the update in post #2, and copy to your unit.

 

Option #2: Install Chuck's latest Mod. See post #1 of his thread: http://avic411.com/i...ted-2011-07-15/ You will have to launch Chuck's Mod and start Primo through a shortcut in his Apps #2 menu. Using this option your AVIC will still allow the back-up camera to kick in when in reverse, and the unit will properly go into standby when the vehicle is turned off. Chuck has reported that X710BT, AV playing fine, able to switch between radio and SD MP3 music. **TTS voices are no longer included, see post #2 for link. Chuck has included this version of Primo in his latest update.

 

Option #3: Use the provided testmode to auto-launch Primo when your unit is turned on. This method can be used with any mod, for those of you who are not using Chuck or Diaftia's mod. Note that if you launch this way the unit will turn off and restart when the ignition is turned off/on and the unit will not go into standby.

To launch using this method, follow the directions below:

Option #3:

1. Download the AVICmod file from the link in option #1.

2. Unzip, copy to SD Card. Insert card into unit. If you are using another Mod beside Chuck's, delete the ui_pioneer folder (found in ALP2\iGo\ ui_pioneer) from the SD card before copying to your unit.

3. Boot you AVIC. From the SD card, copy the Primo folder (SD Card/My Flash Disk/APL2) to you unit (My Flash Disk/APL2). Ensure a path exists on your unit which is My Flash Disk/APL2/Primo/Primo.exe.

4. Download this file: Testmode.rar

5. Unzip, copy to SD card. Insert in unit, boot and Primo should launch upon startup.

 

There are other methods to use Primo on your device (such as the Russian mod, found here: http://avic411.com/i...__1#entry221492 ).

 

Important Notes - read on

 

To enable sound on your unit put in an SD card with music on it before launching Primo.

Enjoy everyone! Please provide some feedback and feel free to offer any advice on how to better integrate Primo into our units.

Thanks to the creators of GJA for modding this awesome version of Primo and to Chuck for his awesome mod, and for dedicating so much time to help people with their AVICs.

 

Changelog:

-AVICmod 10.11.11 - Chuck's UI files removed as he has provided Primo as an update in his thread, a few other tweaks.

-AVICmod 09.22.11.2 - Chuck's autolaunch is now included.

-AVICmod 09.22.11 - Cleaned up sys.txt file, soft key enabled in stock Top Menu to bring you back to Primo, many schemes deleted to save space, HardKeyTest file included (launch through quick menu/external programs) to enable hard buttons within Primo; buttons restored to default upon reboot.

-AVICmod 09.13.11 - Updated to Primo version 1.2, new GJ skin included. Hard buttons working, but only when booting off testmode on SD. Voices omitted, see post #2 for links. All TTS Pro voices now working!

-AVICmod 09.11.11 - Shortcut in external programs to view stock Top Menu for 30 or 60 seconds. A finger friendly way to change settings not controlled by Primo without minimizing/restarting.

-AVICmod 2.09.10.11 - Save folder included, sound issues hopefully resolved.

-AVICmod 09.10.11 - Updated data.zip, GJA 2.6. Primo Icon in Chuck's mod now working. Save file deleted, all settings are default.

-AVICmod 09.09.11 - Original

[ryar]

Main Package

 

http://hotfile.com/d....11.11.rar.html

 

Voice Files

 

Below are link to the English TTS voice files. Download, unzip, copy to SD, copy to Primo folder in My Flash Disk.

 

http://hotfile.com/d....part1.rar.html

http://hotfile.com/d....part2.rar.html

 

Other Files

 

For those of you who would rather launch off Diaftia's mod download the files below and copy them over "my flash disk". A small icon will appear on the top menu upon startup, simply tap it to launch Primo.

 

Primofordiaftia3.6.rar

[Chuck88]

Congrat ryar for your contribution.

 

I answered your questions in my thread for the icon.

 

BTW, I downloaded the Primo v1.1 GJA's mod v2.6 through mobilepassion, just the data.zip, and testing it now. Perhaps you should also replace the data.zip of your RAR with the most up to date one ...

 

Thanks!

[ryar]

Congrat ryar for your contribution.

 

I answered your questions in my thread for the icon.

 

BTW, I downloaded the Primo v1.1 GJA's mod v2.6 through mobilepassion, just the data.zip, and testing it now. Perhaps you should also replace the data.zip of your RAR with the most up to date one ...

 

Thanks!

 

Sweet, I will check it out, thanks. I couldnt even imagine how GJA could make it any better!

[ryar]

Updated! Primo Icon and newer 2.6 data.zip included. Note you should erase the save folder if you just replaced the data.zip in order to see the newer updated overview screen properly. This disables sound, leave the save folder alone!

[PACAJO]

Try doing the following (you've probably already tried it but ....)

. Start up normally Avic

. Select a radio

. Click "Map"

. In Chuck's choose "Primo"

. Does the radio stops working?

I can not do this test because I have installed the "Diaftia's mod" on my F900BT

Best regards

[ryar]

Try doing the following (you've probably already tried it but ....)

. Start up normally Avic

. Select a radio

. Click "Map"

. In Chuck's choose "Primo"

. Does the radio stops working?

I can not do this test because I have installed the "Diaftia's mod" on my F900BT

Best regards

 

I'm not really sure, unfortunately. I have a F500BT which I only use for a gps so I couldn't tell you if the radio stops working. Note that when Pirmo is launched, only the ezrider process is killed. AV and Main Menu are still running in the background. Do you know what process the radio is? If it isn't part of ezrider then it should stay on.

[patper]

Hi, I have a problem - 1, does not sound at Primo

2, says that looking for satellites and yet are found ....

 

P. S. Thank you for your work.

[Chuck88]

 

I'm not really sure, unfortunately. I have a F500BT which I only use for a gps so I couldn't tell you if the radio stops working. Note that when Pirmo is launched, only the ezrider process is killed. AV and Main Menu are still running in the background. Do you know what process the radio is? If it isn't part of ezrider then it should stay on.

 

X710BT, AV playing fine, able to switch between radio and SD MP3 music. No problem.

[Chuck88]

Updated! Primo Icon and newer 2.6 data.zip included. Note you should erase the save folder if you just replaced the data.zip in order to see the newer updated overview screen properly.

 

The map tilt level change by itself sometime, don't know why yet, v2.6 Data.zip or the one that was included initially.

 

Any clue?

[Chuck88]

Very strange ryar, if I delete the SAVE folder, I cannot get sound, even after building a new one with Primo.

 

If I use your SAVE folder, I get sound.

 

X710BT.

 

Any clue.

[patper]

Hmmmmm, sound still does not ...

And I give the GPS photo - still looking, but is okay.

[patper]

Hmmmmm, sound still does not ...

And I give the GPS photo - still looking, but is okay.

[ryar]

Hi, I have a problem - 1, does not sound at Primo

2, says that looking for satellites and yet are found ....

 

P. S. Thank you for your work.

 

It should be seeking satellites, it took mine quite a bit longer then normal the first time. If the message on the top of the overview screen reads LOOKING FOR GPS SIGNAL then it senses your GPS receiver, if it didn't it would read DETECTING GPS RECEIVER. If it doesn't get a signal after 15 minutes with a clear view of the sky while stationary maybe reboot and try again. Oddly when I tried to run Primo atop Chucks mod it would not detect the GPS reciever, this is why the exrider process is killed upon launch.

 

As for the sound, maybe you muted accidentally? Tap the top right icon for the overview, then the speaker on the bottom left of the next screen.

Chuck posted that if the save folder is deleted then sound won't play, if your unit wasn't muted unzip and add this folder to My Flash Disk\APL2\Primo: SAVE.rar

 

 

The map tilt level change by itself sometime, don't know why yet, v2.6 Data.zip or the one that was included initially.

 

Any clue?

 

In GJA settings, then Overview Settings I believe there are settings for overview zoom level and overview distance on. Maybe it is zooming in as you get closed to your next maneuver, and zooming out after you turn?

I noticed strange behavior after deleting the save folder, which seemed to go away after putting it back in.

 

Very strange ryar, if I delete the SAVE folder, I cannot get sound, even after building a new one with Primo.

 

If I use your SAVE folder, I get sound.

 

X710BT.

 

Any clue.

 

I just followed GJAs instructions and deleted the save folder, it looks like we need it after all. I will re-upload with an included save folder.

[Chuck88]

 

In GJA settings, then Overview Settings I believe there are settings for overview zoom level and overview distance on. Maybe it is zooming in as you get closed to your next maneuver, and zooming out after you turn?

I noticed strange behavior after deleting the save folder, which seemed to go away after putting it back in.

 

 

I am having this problem during normal driving, not navigating. I have a feeling that Primo auto-zoom when get close to an important/big intersection or highway split, even when NOT navigating.

 

Can anyone confirm this?