I see a lot of references to the test mode zip, but nowhere to download it.

Thanks

I have a Pioneer F900BT. I put the 2 folders in the testmode.zip in the root of an SD card, I could boot in WinCE mode, I backupped the flash unit to the SD card, I turned off the ignition, I removed the SD card, and now, when I turn on the ignition, the F900BT doesn't turn on. What's happened? Did I brick the F900BT? I tried to reset the unit, unsuccessfully. Please help me!!!

Does not turn on, or does not boot up... there is a difference there. Place the SD card in again and check for the files. Did you copy and paste or by mistake CUT and paste?

It does not turn on, even if I place the SD card in again. I DID copy&paste, not cut&paste, I'm sure.

is there a place where are the mods are listed with instructions in one thread? thanks...

is there a place where are the mods are listed with instructions in one thread? thanks...

F series Hacks and mods, there's a sticky called Guide To Mods.

Went out and tried it again. This time I tried to remember the error:

 

MapDBInfo version on the SD card differs from my unit. The SD card has 1000 while my unit has 1010 (as far as I can remember)

 

Any suggestions on how to bypass this?

I am having this same problem, except that my SD Card has 1000 while my unit shows x0000. I am in the US. I am not sure if this is the cause of my problem, I am not using an SD card, I am using a USB Flash Drive.

*THESE DIRECTIONS ARE COMPLETE YOU WON'T GET LOST UNLESS YOU'RE A LOST CAUSE

*Your parking brake wire (light green) has to be grounded. You can ground it to the black wire coming off the black power harness that connects to your stock radio ground connection, the cigarette lighter black ground, the vehicle chassis, etc.

*I updated my Avic to 2.0 firmware, its up to you if you want to do this because all you're trying to do is replace the "data.zip" file. Or if you don't want to upgrade you can follow steps 1-4,6 to access your Avic and copy/paste the original file from your Avic to SD card, open it up on your computer, edit it as mentioned below, put it back on your SD card, then follow steps 7-15. On how to Upgrade your firmware search avic411 or go to:

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/ ... e+Download

1. Make sure you are a registered member of avic411 or else you won't be able to see the files you need to download.

2. Download the Testmode.zip file folder from:

http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic. ... sc&start=0

3. Use Winrar (people have reported problems with Winzip) and open up Testmode.zip

4. Extract BOTH Testmode and MiTACAP files to your desktop by highlighting the folders and clicking the "Extract To" tab on Winrar and selecting "Desktop".

5. Get a hold of the data.zip file, you will need to edit it THROUGH Winrar. If you upgrade to the 2.0 Avic Firmware you can find the data.zip file in the firmware folder you download. You can download the firmware off Avic 411 or go to pioneerelectronics.com. Once you have the firmware downloaded open it up with Winrar. Click on F-Series Firmware Update -> LPUE080 -> APL2 -> iGo -> RIGHT CLICK data.zip and select "View File" -> Click project_config -> Click pioneer.ini (opens up in notepad)

Next, scroll down till you see:

[pioneer]

parking_break_speed=16.0

hide_logos=1

Change the "16.0" -> 128.0 , then click "file" "save". You will be prompted File "pioneer.ini" was modified click YES. Also click YES to "data.zip" being modified. Now extract "data.zip" in Winrar to your Desktop by highlighting the folder and clicking the "Extract To" tab on Winrar and selecting "Desktop". You should find it inside the "F-Series Firmware Update" folder by clicking through it.

6. Copy and paste the three files that should now be on your desktop (Testmode/MiTACAP/data.zip) to your SD card.

7. Insert the SD card into your unit with your vehicle powered off.

8. Turn your key to the vehicle ACC on position and your Avic should boot up in WinCE mode.

9. X out of whatever screen pops up till you get to the desktop.

10. Triple click to get into "My Device" is what i believe its called the first icon at the top of the desktop on the Avic.

11. Go into your SD card, highlight the "data.zip" file, click "edit" "copy".

12. Click back, now go into the main Avic drive in "My Device", i think its called flash something...i'm not sure the exact name but you can't miss it.

13. Similar to how you navigated through the firmware to find "data.zip" to change it, click to get to it, LPUE080 -> APL2 -> iGo

14. You should find the original "data.zip" that's on your Avic right now in there.

15. Now click "edit" "paste" and click "Yes to all" to replace the original data.zip with the one that you put on your SD card.

16. Reboot your Avic and you should be good to go.

* I tried describing all the steps by memory to the best of my ability, in the sequence i performed them, and to their fullest detail. i should be charging ppl for this post...lol...hope it helps...

Before installing the updated data.zip file, I grounded my parking break lead. I get a warning "Parking brake lead not properly installed." Is that supposed to happen? My assumption is that once I install the software, that warning will only come up over 128mph, which is, of course, fine. I just want to make sure that there isn't something else wrong with my install and that the grounded parking brake lead is "supposed" to give that error message.

Confirmation?

No... If the lead is grounded AND you have correct siftware bypass, the message should not appear.

Hey guys love the site excellent reads, I am trying to copy my data.zip but i get error when doing it.

cannot copy data.zip error code 19

anyone get this and know why

Thanks in advance

i need a copy to

Hey guys love the site excellent reads, I am trying to copy my data.zip but i get error when doing it.

 

cannot copy data.zip error code 19

 

anyone get this and know why

 

Thanks in advance

I did get this before, and it was because the switch on my SD card was set to lock (didn't even know they had that option). I know it sounds stupid, but try that first, see if that helps.

Hello all. I'm new to board. I was able to complete all of the steps mentioned above. I then replaced the data.zip file. When I reboot the system it get's stuck on the "Stystem is starting up. Please wait." screen. I tried modifying the file in winzip and winrar...both don't seem to work. When I load back the original data.zip file, the system boots up with no problems. Any suggestions?

um so where exactly do i download the zip for modding? sorry im a complete noob

never mind my pc was messing up i just got it thanks

what u do with that?

1 - unzip the contents of that attachment

2 - Put the two folders contained in that attachment on an SD card.

3 - Put the SD card in the F-series and turn it on

4 - Once it has finished the "copying" close the copying window by clicking the X

5 - You have now booted the unit to windows mode. Enjoy.

Every time I try to X-out of "copy" it won't let me click the "x" and go to "my device" Do I have a bug in my WinCE? I just updated to version 2.0 for my F900bt.

Did you calibrate your screen before going into test mode ? i had that same problem and i had not calibrated my screen yet.

ok, did this and when it boots up, i see the windows screen and see it copying and then when i go to click the "x", it freezes indefinately - now what?

i only have a 2gb SD card and it is saying that with the test mode files and with this sd card there is not enough room for all the available files. anyone else experienced this? If so, I guess i'm headed to go buy a 4 or 8 gig one! : ) thanks.

now i've finally gotten it all to copy but my issue is that i can't find the navgate files that need edited for the compass mute hack... wow i'm a noob.

Did you calibrate your screen before going into test mode ? i had that same problem and i had not calibrated my screen yet.

I'm having trouble getting the "FILE" "EDIT" and such menus to drop. I'm guessing that I need to calibrate as well, but my question is, do I use the Calibration on the Front end, or the one in control panel of windows?

Thanks

Will

Dallas Tx

For those having issues with clicking the X and other menus in WinCE....

From the front end (normal operation) run through the screen calibration, using a stylus. This step is important.

THEN enter testmode. I still have trouble clicking the X sometimes, but it's based on it's location on the screen. You can grab and move the entire window from the title bar (big blue bar across the top. I drag down and to the left a bit, and then have no trouble hitting the X to close it.

Thanks Camelot, I will try that and get back to you. I could X out and click on things, I was having problems with the drop down lists.

I will give the Front End calibration a go this afternoon.

Thanks

Will

OK, the calibration worked and I have the Contacts .db file on my SD card. What program is the best for editing this file. Any suggestions?

Will