Strange, worked when I tried it, do you use I2P? if not, that's why it didn't work for you.

Oh, no I don't carry on

Noob question...in reading some of the messages in this thread, it looks like the CDDB data is not up to date. Would it be worth it to:

1) Install the Z3 image on a new drive

2) Run the update CD to update the Gracenote database

3) Create a new image of the drive with the updated CDDB data on it

...just wondering. I have a new HD on the way, and I wanted to see if there would be any interest in something like this.

^^ I'm not rehosting or reseeding, so...

CDDB update is easy enough if you care enough to do it... I don't, as I never use commercial CDs.

I am gonna download when I get home, I had two quick questions though:

1) was there any update to the Sirius interface?

2) when you have XM on and you hide, does it show anything besides the channel name?

Excuse my ignorance here, maybe i havent been following this thread as closely as i should, BUT, what does the Z3 image give us Z2 users? Is it worth the troubles? Should I be jumping on ths ship and doing this image thing on my Z2?

Excuse my ignorance here, maybe i havent been following this thread as closely as i should, BUT, what does the Z3 image give us Z2 users? Is it worth the troubles? Should I be jumping on ths ship and doing this image thing on my Z2?

For me it's worth just having updated maps. Also, it's worth the trouble just to have the latest and greatest...However, if your happy with your Z2 maps and functionality, I say don't fix it if it ain't broke.

I want to do it but im a little lost on how to unlock my harddrive. YES I did read the link posted earlier on how to do it but Im still a little confuse. If someone think they can help me, please shoot me a PM or something. Lata

^^ I'm not rehosting or reseeding, so...

 

 

CDDB update is easy enough if you care enough to do it... I don't, as I never use commercial CDs.

Good point. The only reason that I'm using the library on the Z2 is because I'm waiting for the iPod adapter, which is on back-order....

First of all, I would like to thank Hyperite, Septicdeath, and everyone else who is involved in making this image a reality for all AVIC Z series users. You guys are major contributor to the forums and I enjoy reading all of the topics.

Second, I do have a question in regards to placing the image in my stock Z1 30GB HD. It would seem that the original image came from a 40GB drive and everyone else here is using a larger drive to copy the image to. I was just wondering, does the sizes of the partitions matters when restoring the image to the regular 30GB? Can I keep the default settings in Acronis to restore the image or do I have to make some changes in partition size? I had it working fine on an 80GB HD currently in my Z1, but I really do not need that much music space so that is why I would like to use the original stock drive instead of a larger replacement. Thanks in advance for everyone's input.

The original image did come from a z3 40gb drive, but the 4 partitions only use 30gb of the drive. It fits PERFECTLY on the original 30gb drive.

The original image did come from a z3 40gb drive, but the 4 partitions only use 30gb of the drive. It fits PERFECTLY on the original 30gb drive.

Thank you garrettoomey for your prompt reply. So I do not have to make any adjustments in partitions sizes? Perfect. I will continue on with my image restore process. Thanks again.

So ok, I downloaded the first megaupload image wich haves the voice comand problem, I installed this on my DELL toshiba 40gb HD, yesterday I downloaded the Virgin files from the FTP. and now when I connect the 40gb HD to my external USB , it doesn't appear on my computer. It's locked? same thing happends with the 30GB HD I took off the Z2

So ok, I downloaded the first megaupload image wich haves the voice comand problem, I installed this on my DELL toshiba 40gb HD, yesterday I downloaded the Virgin files from the FTP. and now when I connect the 40gb HD to my external USB , it doesn't appear on my computer. It's locked? same thing happends with the 30GB HD I took off the Z2

yeah, sounds like you didn't disable security.

I won't pay $40 for the unlock program , with $40 I can buy a new HD and do it right this time via my USB hd connector, this sucks

I won't pay $40 for the unlock program , with $40 I can buy a new HD and do it right this time via my USB hd connector, this sucks

the $40 is just if you want to save the data... you already have the image, so who cares.

I won't pay $40 for the unlock program , with $40 I can buy a new HD and do it right this time via my USB hd connector, this sucks

the $40 is just if you want to save the data... you already have the image, so who cares.

So are you saying that his whole process is free. I would like to do the update but I didnt want to pay for a utility that would unlock my hard drive. I read the first page and the sticky like docs but I am a little confused. In 1,2,3 can you just tell me what the programs are. Thanks

So are you saying that his whole process is free. I would like to do the update but I didn't want to pay for a utility that would unlock my hard drive.

It's only free if you happen to have a spare, compatible, unlocked, automotive quality laptop HDD sitting around. Otherwise, you either need to pay the $40 like I did (well worth it if you ask me) or buy a new automotive quality drive.

Im willing to purchase a new hard drive. Can you send me the link to the one you purchased?

ONLY Toshiba drives work, I suggest nothing bigger the 40GB as it is useless, go with a 5400RPM drive 2.5" parallel ATA drive NOT SATA. If u get a new drive disable security locking, you don't need to unlock as a new drive IS unlocked. If you want to save data you pay 40 bux to unlock, if you just want to unlock an existing locked drive and you don't care about the data you pay 5 bux. In any case after you unlock if needed DISABLE THE SECURITY, if not the Z1, Z2, Z3 will lock it again and ur screwed, so you'll pay more money. I found a 40GB Toshiba drive on fleabay at 5400RPM for 20 some odd dollars plus some shipping that's going to be my main drive and the one I have insisde the Z1 will be a backup. The process should be more or less free if you buy a new drive.

If I just update my existing Z2 drive to a Z3 I know I will lose data. I know I will lose my music and backgrounds, pics but what else? If I go this route your saying that all it will cost me is $5 for the unlock. I will like to proceed with this if this is what your saying. Can someone guid me in the correct direction to get started. Once again I have read the sticky like links but Im a little confused on them. Can someone help me. Thanks.

Just read through most of this. I did the FTP image on a new 80GB Toshiba drive and I'm jamming. JUST got my Audio 2 harness in today (didn't get it with the deck" When it was a Z2 in the previous vehicle it DID have the bypass working. Since I rolled to the Z3 image, do I need to reapply the bypass image? I can't wait to ground this one last wire tonight!

pmason718-

I had a Z2 that I wanted to upgrade using the Z3 image discussed on this site. I bought a 60GB Toshiba drive from NewEgg, followed the instructions, and now have the updated Z3 image in my AVIC. I did unlock the drive so that the Z3 wouldn't lock it in the future. I lost the music that I loaded into the library, address book data, phone book data, and that was about it.

Let me know if that helps.

pmason718-

 

I had a Z2 that I wanted to upgrade using the Z3 image discussed on this site. I bought a 60GB Toshiba drive from NewEgg, followed the instructions, and now have the updated Z3 image in my AVIC. I did unlock the drive so that the Z3 wouldn't lock it in the future. I lost the music that I loaded into the library, address book data, phone book data, and that was about it.

 

Let me know if that helps.

I dont mind buying a new drive but Im going on vacation in about a week or so. I would love to just update the drive that I already have. Can this be done using the files that are up on the ftp server?

Well, yes and no. You would have to pay to have your drive unlocked. As far as I know, those files aren't on the FTP server. Once you get your drive unlocked, you can use a method described above to only update the maps, and you will be able to keep the music you have in the library.

I wanted to keep the original drive as a working backup, so I opted to buy a new drive, and go that route.

Good luck.

I did unlock the drive so that the Z3 wouldn't lock it in the future.

No, you disabled the security feature of the drive, not unlocked it. Semantics.