epsilonkore Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Well, the firmware is already "open source" but it doesnt seem that anyone has made anything of it yet. My hope is that with enough firmware releases we can cobble together something that can help the older models. So with that being said, for those who have upgraded to the latest bluetooth but stayed on 1.08 from the x000 series, can you tell any difference? Faster bluetooth connect, better quality sound? Any reason we would want to update our Bluetooth Stack even if we keep the 1.08 firmware? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DP3343 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Bluetooth works...I took out my appradio cables so I don't know if it connects better or is more responsive. Can't help you there. The sound quality is great, but I thought it was great before. No glitches, but I never saw any glitches before.... No clue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RRSpikes Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I kept the 1.03 BT firmware update after reverting back to 1.08 firmware. I have new hearing aids so I can't comment whether there's a difference in sound between the 1.08 BT and 1.03 BT firmware. I can say for sure that the 1.03 BT firmware allows my phone (Note 4) to connect quicker from a cold start. With the 1.08 BT firmware the BT icon would flash 15-18 times before connection. With the 1.03 BT the BT icon flashes only 3-5 times before connection. BT range is worse, much worse! With 1.08 BT firmware I was able to walk to my mailbox and master bath on the other side of my house without issue. With the 1.03 BT firmware I can only go a short distance before the signal loss creates skips. By short distance, I mean 15' max. Track info when streaming is still whacked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DP3343 Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I kept the 1.03 BT firmware update after reverting back to 1.08 firmware. I have new hearing aids so I can't comment whether there's a difference in sound between the 1.08 BT and 1.03 BT firmware. I can say for sure that the 1.03 BT firmware allows my phone (Note 4) to connect quicker from a cold start. With the 1.08 BT firmware the BT icon would flash 15-18 times before connection. With the 1.03 BT the BT icon flashes only 3-5 times before connection. BT range is worse, much worse! With 1.08 BT firmware I was able to walk to my mailbox and master bath on the other side of my house without issue. With the 1.03 BT firmware I can only go a short distance before the signal loss creates skips. By short distance, I mean 15' max. Track info when streaming is still whacked. Honestly as long as the bluetooth works everywhere in my car I don't care. Probably why I never noticed the drop in range. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
epsilonkore Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I know each car has a different dash material that can reduce BT distance, but I get no where near 15'. None of my BT enabled Pioneer units have ever gone further than 3-5 feet outside of the car. As soon as I open the door and step outside it starts to weaken, by the time I close the door I get audio stutter. If I am working on my car in the garage I either leave my phone in the car to stream audio or I place it on the front windshield above the NEX. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nezfotnemom Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 So I am seeing that bluetooth does not play at all phone or media, as well as some saying it works. Do we have a definitive? Loving the progress! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EditorDZ Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 So I am seeing that bluetooth does not play at all phone or media, as well as some saying it works. Do we have a definitive? Loving the progress! I don't think anybody said it works on 1.03. BT will correctly transfer and display information (contacts, song information, etc), but will not stream any audio (no calls, no music). Going back to 1.08 restores BT to all working. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nezfotnemom Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I don't think anybody said it works on 1.03. BT will correctly transfer and display information (contacts, song information, etc), but will not stream any audio (no calls, no music). Going back to 1.08 restores BT to all working. I must have misread the thread. Im not concerned with the BT connection time or length as I only use it in the car. Has anyone gotten the 4100nex software to work and play audio/android auto on the 4000? I'll go back and read if there isnt a quick answer. I just want android auto Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EditorDZ Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I must have misread the thread. Im not concerned with the BT connection time or length as I only use it in the car. Has anyone gotten the 4100nex software to work and play audio/android auto on the 4000? I'll go back and read if there isnt a quick answer. I just want android auto In short, it all works except for audio, which is really one of the more important parts in a car stereo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeremyh Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 well I sold my 8000nex and bought a 4100nex from amazon for 559.99 it will be here tomorrow, I like google maps better so I wanted use the android Auto feature will report back Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EditorDZ Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 well I sold my 8000nex and bought a 4100nex from amazon for 559.99 it will be here tomorrow, I like google maps better so I wanted use the android Auto feature will report back Please do. I might go that route as well! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hdirani Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 well I sold my 8000nex and bought a 4100nex from amazon for 559.99 it will be here tomorrow, I like google maps better so I wanted use the android Auto feature will report back Jeremyh if you dont mind me asking how much were you able to get for the 8000nex? cuz im thinking about selling mine as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeremyh Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 I sold my for 630.00 it wasn`t brand new unit it was a refurbed unit, it covered the new 4100, that`s all i cared about lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CatholicJedi Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 well I sold my 8000nex and bought a 4100nex from amazon for 559.99 it will be here tomorrow, I like google maps better so I wanted use the android Auto feature will report back what rout did you use to sell your 8000? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CatholicJedi Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 I sold my for 630.00 it wasn`t brand new unit it was a refurbed unit, it covered the new 4100, that`s all i cared about lol thats gotta be kinda hard going from the 8000 to the 41000. there a lot of features that you lost. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.