VBLUE42 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 The 2013 line wasn't built for the iPhone 5 and that is why you are seeing the problems you are seeing. Honestly there is nothing wrong with the 2013 line. The problem is when these unit were designed and developed it was 2012 and the 30 pin iDevices were all that Pioneer knew of. Now that Apple has changed the standard it has forced Pioneer to throw something together to offer compatibility for what people have. But you can't blame Pioneer for not having a perfectly working solution for a device that wasn't even released when these units were finalized before release. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xjohnx Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 The 2013 line wasn't built for the iPhone 5 and that is why you are seeing the problems you are seeing. Honestly there is nothing wrong with the 2013 line. The problem is when these unit were designed and developed it was 2012 and the 30 pin iDevices were all that Pioneer knew of. Now that Apple has changed the standard it has forced Pioneer to throw something together to offer compatibility for what people have. But you can't blame Pioneer for not having a perfectly working solution for a device that wasn't even released when these units were finalized before release. I might buy that argument if Pioneer wasn't advertising the hell out of how "iPhone 5 compatible" it's 2013 line is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rodneyt74 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 The 2013 line wasn't built for the iPhone 5 and that is why you are seeing the problems you are seeing. Honestly there is nothing wrong with the 2013 line. The problem is when these unit were designed and developed it was 2012 and the 30 pin iDevices were all that Pioneer knew of. Now that Apple has changed the standard it has forced Pioneer to throw something together to offer compatibility for what people have. But you can't blame Pioneer for not having a perfectly working solution for a device that wasn't even released when these units were finalized before release. I could deal with "not having a perfectly working solution"  Problem is it doesn't work at all..  spent over $200 dollars on cables from pioneer and cables from apple and doesn't do a single thing.  Don't advertise or sale stuff if it is absolutely useless at current time.  Wait until it will atleast link phone up and does part of what you are advertising. It doesn't have to be perfect but should atleast do something..  Play video on screen or something..  You know they could atleast make there apps work with the unit and block the rest of apps until they are running correctly with iphone5.   Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VBLUE42 Posted April 29, 2013 Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 I might buy that argument if Pioneer wasn't advertising the hell out of how "iPhone 5 compatible" it's 2013 line is. That was surely last minute marketing sense they were able to throw a solution together before release. But there is no doubt that when the hardware and software of these units was decided, developed and prototyped, the i5 had not been released yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drk01dog2001 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 I think it's going to be worth all the preparing once the firmware update rolls out.  Hopefully in the next couple of days.....  After it rolls out, this topic will be out of date and everyone should be happy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TexasTumbleweed Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Here's the response I received today from Pioneer   The firmware update for the navigation units were released today.We hope to have the remaining units update available next week.  I've confirmed they have posted the iphone5 firmware updates for the nav units.  Hoping my P8400-BH will be good to next week.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amv1029 Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 I have tried and tried and can't get my AVH-8500BHS to change from others to the digital setting.  A few folks mentioned that they did it, but weren't sure how they did it.  Did anyone figure it out?  Would love some help to get that setting to flip over so I can use things as intended.  ** sorry for posting in two places.  This forum has newer posts than the other. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xjohnx Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 tick tock...tick tock...  This is absolutely ridiculous, and now it appears that Pioneer has boldly lied to the faces of their customers with their previous update on 4/26:   To our customers awaiting the iPhone 5 related firmware for our 2013 In-dash DVD receiver and Navigation products: We sincerely apologize for the delay. As you all are aware, the iPhone 5 has a native screen resolution of 1136 x 640 pixels. Pioneer AppRadio and AppRadio Mode products have a native screen resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. Therefore, each app must correctly resize when displayed on the Pioneer in-dash unit. Unfortunately, the current version of one of the most commonly used AppRadio compatible apps is not resizing correctly. This app developer has already made the necessary changes and submitted a new version of their app to the iTunes App Store. We have tested this new version and have confirmed that it is resizing correctly. To ensure the best user experience, Pioneer has made the decision to delay the release of the iPhone 5 related firmware until the new version of this app is available in the iTunes App Store. We anticipate and hope for this to be a short delay. Please check back for status updates. Thank you!  Business Ethics? Ha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
olivertan Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 To change others to av settings 1. Turn off bluetooth of both iphone and headunit 2. Remove hdmi and usb cable from headunit 3. Press reset button on the lower left side of headunit, turn the unit off 4. Try to change to digital settings, if it doesnt work please continue the steps 5. Put back the usb cable to port 1 ( the one below) reset the headunit again, turn off headunit and bluetooth and try to change to digital settings 6. If both doesnt work, remove the usb in port 1, connect the hdmi, reset the unit, turn bluetooth and headunit off, change the settings. Â Let me know if nothing works Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sofakng Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Has the firmware been updated for the AVH-X5500BHS? Â I just want music output and control for my iPhone 5 and don't care too much about App Mode. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firebirdude Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 So the firmware has or hasn't been released? I can't find it on their website. Looking for my X3500BHS and iPhone 5. I already have their interface module and the Apple VGA adapter. Any help?   EDIT:  Just found this on their Facebook posted May 16th  Many of you are anxiously awaiting the firmware update for several of our AVH in-dash DVD receivers that will enable enhanced iPhone 5 compatibility with AppRadio Mode. As you are aware, it has taken us longer than we originally expected, but we are doing our best to expedite this firmware update. We want to assure you that we are not taking this lightly and are listening to each and every one of your comments and concerns. If you own one of these units and wish to receive information specific to this firmware and possibly be contacted directly by a Pioneer representative, we encourage you to sign up on the Customer Service tab above. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drk01dog2001 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I got this update last night! Â "Thank you again your continued patience and for signing up on the "AVH DVDFeedback" tab of our Facebook page.The firmware update has led to an unforeseen communication error with thePandora internet radio app and as a result, audio playback and display ofmetadata are disrupted. Next week we will be providing the firmware updateto enable iPhone 5 compatibility with AppRadio Mode on these AVH models(AVH-X7500BT, AVH-X5500BHS, AVH-X4500BT, AVH-X3500BHS, AVH-X2500BT,AVH-P8400BH), however the issues with operation of Pandora will not yet beresolved. We will provide more information next week about further plansfor resolving this issue.We are continuing to listen and look forward to providing you with moredetails.Thanks again,Marketing TeamCar Electronics DivisionPioneer Electronics (USA) Inc." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Felzero Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Dear, Â Did you know if that update gone work with all line: Â United States, Canada : AVH-P8400BH Europe : AVH-8400BT Russia : AVH-P8400BT Latin America, Asia, Middle East, Africa, Oceania : AVH-P8450BT Brazil : AVH-P8480BT India : AVH-P8490BT. Â Look this, http://www.pioneer.eu/uk/support/software/AVH-8400BT/page.html#download_310 Â Regards, Â Felipe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
olivertan Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 VBLUE42 There is a new cydia app called background manager, works like backgrounder. Maybe you can enhance the appradio extensions using this tweak by bigboss. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VBLUE42 Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 It's not needed any longer. AppEx works without it. But I'm sure if its beneficial, Mike will utilize it in a future update. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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