I don't have Samantha TTS. I've tried resetting the language, choosing another TTS and then back to Samantha, resetting my f90, etc. It was working for me BEFORE i updated my avic. Also, my bluetooth doesn't work after I updated. When I receive a call the avic doesn't ring but rather my cell phone. I recall before the avic did have its own ringtone when a call was coming in but now it doesn't. Anyways, I touch to answer but there is no audio. It appears as if the call is active on both the avic/cellphone (LG CU720) but I can't hear them, they can't here me. Same story of when I try to call out on either my avic or phone. Before the dialing would be thru the avic but now it's my phone that I hear the dialing from. It'll connect but I can't hear from either my phone/avic. I tried deleting my phone n resyncing/connecting (the pairing works fine) but it's the actual calls that won't work. I haven't tried reinstalling the update but will when I have some time. What are some of your recommendations? Thanks for reading all this.

Not sure when ya did the update, but they have changed it recently. Check out the new instructions on Pioneer site now (and the newer update was also slightly larger when i downloaded it vs the first time i did) so maybe they changed something

I did the update a day or two after they posted 'em.

Service Information

Map Version: 1.000200

Version: 1.001700

I tried reinstalling the update but it won't work. I still don't have TTS/Bluetooth working. What are my options? Thanks.

Did you follow the UPDATED upgrading instructions on Pioneer's website? They added a couple of extra steps at the end because the upgrade was disabling/removing the TTS function.

I don't recall exactly which update it was. Do you have a link for the NEW update with additional steps? Thanks.

Pioneerelectronics.com

Its on the right side of the page

I've found this one. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Support/Navigation/AVIC+F-Series+Firmware+Update+Download

However it won't install since I have the most recent version already. I'll have the two folders on the top layer of my SD card, put it in, and then start my car but it won't load 'em. What do I do? Thanks for everyone's help thus far.

You don't need to redo the whole update for the TTS. Follow your own link and start at Step 7

I tried that but when I click Samantha from my SD card, it doesn't load or install anything. It simply accepts my request and goes back to the previous page. Tried restarting car/pushing reset but nothing. What am I doing wrong? I'm sad..

I tried that but when I click Samantha from my SD card, it doesn't load or install anything. It simply accepts my request and goes back to the previous page. Tried restarting car/pushing reset but nothing. What am I doing wrong? I'm sad..

Thats because during this step it just replaces the current files. if in step 8-4 is blank, you do not have the files to update. Pioneer tells me that you will have to send in the unit for repair.

8-4 isn't blank. I import from SD and hit Samantha (8-6). Then it's supposed to update immediately. It doesn't appear to install anything..

send in for repair? this is bullshit!! We beta tested these units!! Man I think Im just gonna eat my 700 and and go office space on this unit.

You downloaded the newer version of the update right?

8-4 isn't blank. I import from SD and hit Samantha (8-6). Then it's supposed to update immediately. It doesn't appear to install anything..

It works now. The other day I had some components installed and there was a wiring mixup but now it's working. I also got my 3G iPhone and it works very well. Pairing and transferring phone book was a breeze, it charges while plugged in playing music, and it can accept/make phone calls all at the same time. Thanks for everyone's help.

I think I am having the same issue. I tried importing from the SD card (TTS) and it just accepts it and there is no progress or anything. Just goes back to the other screen. Is this correct? Also, my version is 1.000900 and 1.0001700. Is this the latest and greatest?

Just want to make sure. Cause I can't seem to get back to voice activation for anything. I saw the option for it once and that's it.

Did you upload the newest update and follow the instructions on Pioneer's site for loading the TTS voices?

I think I am having the same issue. I tried importing from the SD card (TTS) and it just accepts it and there is no progress or anything. Just goes back to the other screen. Is this correct? Also, my version is 1.000900 and 1.0001700. Is this the latest and greatest?

 

Just want to make sure. Cause I can't seem to get back to voice activation for anything. I saw the option for it once and that's it.

Yup, did it yesterday. I am not sure if I did it right, but I followed the directions. Everything thing seemed fine. But, I was expecting some kind of progress bar or something.

Also, after the firmware update is done, I am assuming it will not work the second time? Meaning that it will not boot off of the SD card? or will it try to update again?