My question is how do i get to they data.zip file? If someone could help me out thank you

You really need to scroll back to the top of the thread and read.

There is a very clear step by step of some 16 steps that I did not really need to use since once you understand it the steps become evident.

So, go back, read the step by step and if you can't figure it out - then as the poster of the step by step said - you need to just go to a local [not chain - not factory authorized] stereo shop and ask them to do the hard ware bypass - $40 and you're done.

I have got my modified zip and am able to boot into testmode, I just cannot find where I am supposed to go to copy the new zip

I have got my modified zip and am able to boot into testmode, I just cannot find where I am supposed to go to copy the new zip

My Flash Disk (or whatever it is called)/APL2/IG0/

Ceger

Okay, I currently have 2 Avic F90BT's one is installed with the 2.0 firmware, the other is new in the box with the 2.0 firmware.

I have the parking brake set at 128.0 on the .ini file on the computer. There is another file that I want to add to the unit. I am wondering if I put the test mode, MiTACAP file, and the hacked verision of the 2.0 firmware (the entire file, not just the data.zp file) will this update the entire firmware. Since I also have the red light camera hack done on the file as well. Basically, can I reupdate the 2.0 firmware file this way or not.

I have not seen this anywhere in this topic.

Nevermind, I followed the directions and just replaced the zip file, works fine. The only thing is I did not come across any red light cameras, did not drive that far. But the wife has to go to work in the morning so I will find out if that one worked, since all that one is just placing that file into the unit.

I have a F900bt with V2 firmware and 3.3 bluetooth upgrade.

Where can I download this file and how do I install it?

Thanks for your help.

DR

Like every other person who asked the same exact question, go back and read this entire post. There is a clear description about where to get the file, and how to install it. . . .

I have a F900bt with V2 firmware and 3.3 bluetooth upgrade.

 

Where can I download this file and how do I install it?

 

Thanks for your help.

DR

I am new to this and still can't locate the file as well as instructions how to install.

If you can point it out, that would be great.

Thanks for your patience, I have been searching and not found yet.

I am sure it is an operator error...

Thanks.

DR

Very first sticky on the Hack area. Read the first two posts.

http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18977

Hi im a new avic 700bt owner, Im not exactly sure what i have donewrong but here is what i did please help Not sure if im missing a step

1.downloaded update 2.0

2.decompressed data folder

3. change the pioneer ini file to 128.00 ( speed detection)

4. recompressed it.

5. placed sd in radio turn key and nothing i went straigh to the intiall window.

I dont get it ? please help

Hi im a new avic 700bt owner, Im not exactly sure what i have donewrong but here is what i did please help Not sure if im missing a step

 

1.downloaded update 2.0

2.decompressed data folder

3. change the pioneer ini file to 128.00 ( speed detection)

4. recompressed it.

5. placed sd in radio turn key and nothing i went straigh to the intiall window.

 

I dont get it ? please help

It's supposed to go into the install/copying window. Please re-read the directions. They are clear. Also, if you ever intend to go 80 MPH or more, then you need to change the value to a higher number, like 250 or 300. This too is covered many times in the posts.

PIONEER.INI FILE IS BLANK WHEN I OPEN IT. UNABLE TO CHANGE SPEED BECAUSE ALL IT IS IS A BLANK NOTEPAD. HAVENT EVEN SAVED TO THE SD CARD YET. SOMEBODY HELP! THANKS

my icon for the data file shows a Windows icon and will not open, message states there is no application for this, run file first? have i not loaded the correct format on my SD (this is the final step before i copy and paste in F-series/LPU/APL2/go....data)

So I have a avic-700, I had the install done at Best Buy, they grounded the parking ground wire to the parking brake in my 1999 Lexus ES300. I have done the software modification (16 changed to 256) part of this install, my only question is since it has already been installed, where can I relocate the parking ground wire without too much effort.

Any suggestions? Much appreciated.

Has anyone tried changing the speed rating to 0 yet to see if it gets rid of it?

"where can I relocate the parking ground wire without too much effort."

Why? there is absolutely nothing gained by undoing their wiring to your parking brake

"where can I relocate the parking ground wire without too much effort."

 

Why? there is absolutely nothing gained by undoing their wiring to your parking brake

Don't I have to relocate the wire to another grounding spot in order to fully complete the bypass for full nav control and video in motion??

Hopefully I don't get into any sort of trouble for this, but, I used this file on my f90bt and it worked quite well! parking brake setting is at 256

http://rapidshare.de/files/46693905/data.zip.html

Just want to let everyone know that by following the threads on this forum, as well as the "how to back up your flash disk thread", I was able to complete the hardware/software handbrake bypass. Many thanks to all who contributed. Now I can install my slimline PS2 for my passengers to play on those long trips down to AC! Kudos.

I have a difficult car to install my F90BT in and could not do it myself due to all the impacts - the venting issues, custom dash mounts, etc. So I had my install done by a very reputable shop. Standing completely still (0 mph - not 1Omph), when I disengage the parking brake, all the cool icons go grey and I can no longer watch videos. I assume this means the parking brake was not grounded the way it needs to be for this mod to work, which, as I see it, means the installation was done completely by the book.

I do not want to mess with the install in any way - that means no pulling the HU out, mucking with wires, etc, as it's a complete success in every way (other than the video thing).

Question: Is there a way of doing a TRUE sw bypass which would not require any work involving wires, given the situation described above, in order to get video in motion? Or is the answer simply to take it back to the shop and beg them to ground the parking brake wire?

Thanks!

PS I get the point of this quasi SW mod...it does sidestep a bunch of other wiring hacks that the "true" hardware bypass calls for. But I hope you can appreciate my reasons for wanting to avoid even the parking brake wire tweak.

ullull,

I am not 100% sure if you need to ground the parking brake lead in conjunction with the software mod, but I believe you must.If it is in fact mandatory, I'm sure someone will chime in. Having said that, I finally successfully did it today(mine is the F90, just like yours), and will share with you how:

From what I have read on this forum, you can either do one or the other, hardware mod or software. That being said, in both cases I believe you MUST ground the parking brake (green) lead. If you want to enjoy video while in motion, you cannot hook the parking brake wire to the actual parking brake.

This is the constant.

From there, you can either: Add to the equation grounding the mute (yellow/black) lead, but it must first be moved from its original pin location. Take it out of where it is(farthest pin on one end), and move it to [opposite row, count 4 in from the same end]. Here is a rough diagram- *******O

****N***

where O is the original location, and N is where you are to relocate it.(the rows are depending from your point of view, i.e. which way the connector is turned. All you need to know is that from wherever you take it out, it goes on the OPPOSITE side, 4th one in.

OR, you can simply do the software mod. This is where you can seek verification, but as I understand it, the parking brake lead MUST STILL BE GROUNDED. You can find how to do this by searching the mod faq on the forum's wiki. Basically you need to download the testmode rar, unzip it, and place the two folders onto an EMPTY SD card. when you boot your AVIC with the SD card in the slot, you will automatically tap into the Windows CE environment within your AVIC. You need to go into the MY FLASH DISK folder, and from there, its APL2 > IGO > DATA.ZIP > project_config > pioneer.ini. Scroll down, and change the line: parking_brake_speed=16.0 to parking_brake_speed=128.0(use this number to stay within the binary code, just in case it is mandatory). once you change that, shut off your AVIC and reboot without the SD card in it, and you should be good to go. You can also simply copy the entire MY FLASH DISK to your SD card and make your change on your computer, then go back into the Windows CE of the AVIC and rename the original DATA.ZIP something else, and copy the new DATA.ZIP in its place. Either way is fine, but I strongly suggest you make a back up first!! To do this, simply copy the MY FLASH DISK onto the SD card and unload it onto your computer. DON'T SKIP THIS!! If anything were to go wrong, you can always use your back up!! Otherwise you can end up with a bricked unit, and that would be bad .

Of course, you can try to do this without first grounding the parking brake lead, who knows maybe it will work. I have not read a thread anywhere that specifically said that it does not. If it doesn't, no harm no foul, you can always ground it later. Maybe you will get lucky and not have to open your bezel at all.If this is the case, please share it with the forum.

I know the frustration involved in this, I thought I would never get it, but today I surprised myself and got it, and it's awesome. And all I did was follow the threads. If you are having trouble, you can email me, or even email me for my number as I would be glad to walk you through it and share my happiness at success. I know how to do this step by step no worries, and if you need clarification on any of these steps, let me know. [email protected]. Good luck and let me know how it works out!

Jay

I did the software mod. I don't know if the installer grounded out the brake wire, or moved pins. I didn't do the install. I believe I heard the manager to tell him to move a wire. It's quite possible. However, the speed mod for the parking brake has been set to 255 and works just fine. DVD plays and all nav functions are accessible while in motion.

My question is, "Now, how do I get rid of that stupid nav warning sign with each start up?" The other day on out of state deliveries, I must have had to turn it off 40+ times. It's another pain. Thanks for any input.

Harvey G.

Hi

if i use this crack....do i then need to connect the parkingbreak cable to the handbreak or will this work just fine without the wire connection, the only thing i need to do is to a the right no. to the ini file !??

You MUST NOT connect the handbrake lead to the actual brake, if you want to bypass it. It gets grounded, and from there, you can either: Change the pin location of the mute lead and ground it, or do the software mod, which I have laid out step by step in the above post.

Well been browsin the pages and had bought a F500 and decided to do this mod. Was a little tricky but not too bad. Its done and workin great. Thanks for the good info!.... onto the next mods...lol