Element905 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Ok, So early this evening, Pioneer Electronics announced the long anticipated update was here! Ready for download, instructions and all. Allowing full use of the iPhone 5, with this update and a 120 dollar cable. Luckily, I have the iPhone 4S, right? No. I completed the two stage update, looking forward to hopefully some bug fixes. I plug my phone is and, nothing. the phone made its chime to say it was loading. But no beep or reaction from the AppRadio. So I unplug it, and try the bluetooth. After a few unsuccessful tries, it finally worked. So I have one connection. But as i was trying the phone functionality, I found that when i click on my contact list, or last/missed calls. The lists show up for two seconds, and then disappear. I try the phone connection again, phone chimes for charging, and nothing from the radio. In the settings menu there is a new option. AppRadio connections. When you click here, it opens a page telling you to disconnect your device, turn its bluetooth off. and then to download their new app! CarMediaPlayer. I did this, and tried again. No luck. No connectivity. The bluetooth connection takes a long time to connect now. Why oh why did I update so soon. Pioneer really must have their heads waaay up their asses. If they don't fix this very quickly, i am stuck with an AM/FM radio. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bear52885 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 it says do not update if you don't have an iphone 5 or ipod 5th gen. Maybe put a call in to see if a downgrade if possibe. sorry for you frustration though. i know how it feels Quote Link to post Share on other sites
v1lakon3 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 DO NOT UPDATE IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE LIGHTNING DIGITAL AV ADAPTER FOR THE IPHONE 5. Just updated to the latest firmware and I also recently upgraded my iPhone 4 to the iPhone 5. I had the iPhone 4 plugged in with the radio's 30 pin connector for music and video until my av adapter came in the mail. Some results below: iPhone 4 with new update FW v8.30 and AppRadio 30pin connector iPod music - no iPod video - no AppRadio Apps - no Pandora - no Charging - yes iPhone 5 with new update FW v8.30 and lightning to usb cable plugged into AppRadio usb iPod music - no iPod video - no AppRadio Apps - no Pandora - no Charging - yes iPhone 5 with new update FW v8.30 and 30 pin to lightning adapter cable plugged into AppRadio 30 pin (same results if using 30 pin to lightning on 30 pin cable to AppRadio usb) iPod music - no iPod video - no AppRadio Apps - no Pandora - no Charging - yes iPhone 5 with new update FW v8.30 and lightning digital av adapter with standard HDMI cable iPod music - yes (iPod icon is unusable but music plays when selected from iPhone) iPod video - yes AppRadio Apps - yes Pandora - yes Charging - yes (with lightning to usb cable plugged into AppRadio usb) iPhone to AppRadio screen mirroring - yes My iPhone 5 is on FW 6.0.1, jailbroken with evasi0n with AT&T I don't understand why Pioneer is charging $60 for an HDMI cable that they call the IH-202. I bought a cheap HDMI cable off ebay for $2 and it works fine. The HDMI port on the back of the stereo doesn't have much room for HDMI cables that may have a larger plastic end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HollywoodzFinest Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 I trying to upgrade It says on the upgrade screen can not read USB file how come I get that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djchad72 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 First, about the special pioneer cable, I believe it allows you to have access to a "front facing" USB port for easy of use for future firmware updates. Second, I learned from last update that the update file and USB thumb drive can be very finicky. I tried several USB drives as did my local Best Buy. We finally got one to work. But it took several iterations to get to that point. ALong the way I got errors saying there was more than 1 file in the root location, as well as cant ready USB. So just try a few or if you have a local auto shop, see if the have had success. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonH Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Second, I learned from last update that the update file and USB thumb drive can be very finicky. I tried several USB drives as did my local Best Buy. We finally got one to work. But it took several iterations to get to that point. ALong the way I got errors saying there was more than 1 file in the root location, as well as cant ready USB. So just try a few or if you have a local auto shop, see if the have had success. I can vouch for that. A lot of the "modern" flash drives have issues because they're not strictly a USB Mass Storage Device. A lot of flash drives have U3, or other features that interfere with units like the AVIC. The most basic the flash drive the better. Most of the older 2GB and smaller ones should work without a problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HollywoodzFinest Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 I tried 5 different flash drives non of them work for the new update Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonH Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 I tried 5 different flash drives non of them work for the new update Are they Fat32 formatted? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HollywoodzFinest Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Don't know I will look and see Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djchad72 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Must be FAT32 and an older/smaller generation USB stick. The firmware file must also be the only file on the drive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dannyz3343 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I don't know about the flash drive business but it says it pretty clearly on their site that If you do not have an iPhone 5 to avoid this update. It has no bug fixes, it removes the ability to use the built in iPod app, and defaults the machine to use the port on the back for power only. If you have an iPhone 5 this is the upgrade you have been waiting for. It you do not, DO NOT UPGRADE! http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/AppRadio/AppRadio+2+(SPH-DA100) look at the last line. "No need to install this update if you do not have an iPhone 5 or fifth generation iPod touch." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falkey_01 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Stupid question but.? Is appradio 2 and iPhone 5 with the proper plugins and updates work like it used to with iPhone 4. Touch screen app works again.? Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dannyz3343 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Yes. You need to purchase an apple lightning to HDMI adaptor but yes, this update allows you to regain (near) full functionality of your appradio using your iPhone 5. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HollywoodzFinest Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I give up trying to update my appradio 2 I did everything and it still says The version up file can't be read Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falkey_01 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Thanks. I'm currently using appradio 1 with an ipod touch. I don't mind the radio and I'm thinking of upgrading to the appradio 2. I have all the apple connectors and hdmi ready to go. So as long as the touch screen functions work ok. i think I might buy appradio 2. So do apps like waze and pandora all still work thru the touchscreen.? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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