indigo Posted September 5, 2016 Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 So out of nowhere I get the software error message on mu head unit. I have searched and searched with no luck on a fix. I cant send the unit back to pioneer cause I have no paperwork for the head unit. My question is this... Can I take the internal sd card that has the software on it out and replace it with a new one that has the firmware update on it? Im at a loss of what to do, can someone help point me in the right direction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
indigo Posted September 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 Anybody? I took the sd card out the unit and it is definitely corrupted I tried three different card readers and it never appears so I cant even get into it. Next im going to put the firmware upgrade on a new sd card and install it to0 see if the head unit comes back to life if that doesn't work in the garbage it goes and I will buy kenwood from now on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JR87 Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 Any luck? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markob Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Would also like to know if you had an luck with this - I am in the same situation, have been told a new card is £100 fitted by Pioneer service agent but I am out of the country for 3 months and use (used) the app radio everyday ! There must be a way to get a 4GB card and load the software on ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Remulas Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Would also like to know if you had an luck with this - I am in the same situation, have been told a new card is £100 fitted by Pioneer service agent but I am out of the country for 3 months and use (used) the app radio everyday ! There must be a way to get a 4GB card and load the software on ? I'm in the same situation. I have an SD card but I need the backup to install on the card. If I find it I will let you know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
labcoattech Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Hi all, I tried upgrading the firmware on my SPH-DA120 from version 1.07 to 1.14 after 2 hours it reached 20% so I had to take the head unit out and connect it to a 12v PC PSU in the home, after 7 hours the update was complete, tested and it was working fine, after fitting it back into the car all I get is the Pioneer logo. It looks like the 4GB internal SD card has become corrupt hence why it also took so long to update the firmware. Does anyone have a backup image of the SD card so I can restore my unit. SPH-DA120 EU model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dillweedinc Posted May 5, 2017 Report Share Posted May 5, 2017 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzObkaTnnIcWSU82N1A2WE9uWDg/view?usp=sharing DA120 SD IMAGE https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzObkaTnnIcWa1Y1UDZvYTlsWTg/view?usp=sharing TESTMODE N3 put on usb and load deck with it in usb 1 it will unlock sd card. AVICHACKING.SLACK.COM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomic Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 I had the same problem with my AppRadio 4 (SPH-DA120) and found a new SD card with the image on eBay. If anyone is interested, here is a link to the one I bought: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Replacement-SD-card-for-the-AppRadio4-SPH-DA120-AVIC-5000NEX/162717730303 I opened up my unit and replaced the old SD card with the one that I bought. My unit is now working Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WhatIsWhatIsWhatIsWhat Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 I had the same problem with my AppRadio 4 (SPH-DA120) and found a new SD card with the image on eBay. If anyone is interested, here is a link to the one I bought: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Replacement-SD-card-for-the-AppRadio4-SPH-DA120-AVIC-5000NEX/162717730303 I opened up my unit and replaced the old SD card with the one that I bought. My unit is now working This businessman is trying to sell free air You can also click on the "Report item" link on eBay page. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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