Hi Guys,

Sorry if this has been mensioned before but I got a little lost trying to find things about it. I'm a total noobie to this so please go easy on me.

I bought a f500bt from the states thinking I could just add EU maps and use it in the UK (where I live). After lots of messing about I then found out from Pionner that the system is regional and the US unit cannot be used in the UK.

After reading a few things on the net (but before finding this site) I tried to boot through Leetlauncher and change the lic file and maps on the avic to be EU not US.

As I had not found this site I had NOT made a back up of the iGo folder before trying to change the maps! (I know, I know!!!!!!).

Now when I try to start the unit I just get the 'System starting up' message and it does not go away!!! AAAAaaarrrrrhhhhhhh!!!!

ALL I want to do is use the unit as normal as if I had just bought it from the UK. I don't want to use a launcher.

Someone PLEASE help me out here I'm struggling BIG time!!

Has someone with a UK version got a full backup I could download from them or something???

Thanks

Dave

You are a lucky guy....A friend of mine just got a 500bt and I got the same issue....just unzip and upload this file to your IGO LICENSE directory.

GUGA

Pioneer_PNA_NA@0710_#2_NN747.lic.zip

You are a lucky guy....A friend of mine just got a 500bt and I got the same issue....just unzip and upload this file to your IGO LICENSE directory.

 

GUGA

Thanks a lot for that GUGA, but that has still not worked!!

I don't know what I have done but now when the 'system startup in progress' message is there the after the splash screen has finished, the UI (3 icons)is there for a couple of seconds and then dissapears leaving a black screen and the warning message. if I touch the screen where the icons normaly are they apear and work other than the Nivi which gets to the waring message and freezes.

Please help me out!!!!

Your friend couldn't back up his flash storage and upload that (may be to rap!d share or something) for me so that I can replace mine?? I'd be willing to buy him a drink or something for the trouble

Thanks

Dave

Wich files did you replaced? Upload the entire apl2 folder is insane...it has almost 1 gb....

GUGA

Wich files did you replaced? Upload the entire apl2 folder is insane...it has almost 1 gb....

 

GUGA

I backed up the us maps and licence files ONLY but then replaced the whole igo folder on the flash with the one off leets launcher 1.5 + EU map and licence I downloaded off this site. Then because that made this problem I tried to replace the zrider.exe with the one off this link http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic. ... t=launcher.

I have now replaced the EU map and licence off the original flash but the rest of the folder including the sys file and data file are still the ones from leets launcher as I never made a back up the whole flash iGo folder.

I coppied over the SYS.TXT and DATA.zip files, I dont know if I could get originals of them files would help sort it out?

Hope that helps explain how much I've messed up a bit better.

I know uploading apl2 folder here @ 1GB is insane, that's why I sugested rap!d share / P Bay or something. Please mate, help me out, I'm so worried I,ve bricked a brand new unit

Dave

Please....... has ANYONE got a back up of there Apl2/igo folder from their f series that they could upload somewhere for me?

Dave

Just an idea mate as i own an f900bt but try doing the update reinstall using the guide http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20119. I dont know if it will but it may work.

Ant

Just an idea mate as i own an f900bt but try doing the update reinstall using the guide http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20119. I dont know if it will but it may work.

 

Ant

Ant you are THE man!!!

Great Idea, I never thought of that - I just did it and it has worked!!!!! I can't tell you how happy I am!!!

Now all I need to know is if someone can explain step by step to a noob how to get UK maps to run on this US unit.

Thanks again Ant!

I'm off to make a full backup of my system so I don't mess it up again while trying to put UK maps on it!

Scoot,

Just copy the worldwide license files (don't erase the existing ones) and the easyrider.exe.....and cpoy the maps....don't replace anything else....then your good to go..

GUGA

Scoot,

 

Just copy the worldwide license files (don't erase the existing ones) and the easyrider.exe.....and cpoy the maps....don't replace anything else....then your good to go..

 

GUGA

Thanks GUGA,

Just so I'm sure...

1) Add the worldwide license (don't replace).

2) Add Uk maps

3) Replace ezrider.exe

Is that right?

Also which is the EXACT ezrider.exe to use for this?

Dave

That's it.....

These are the files you'll need...

http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic. ... yrider+exe

GUGA

Woohoo!! That's it all done and working fine!!!

EU maps on a US F500BT!

BIG Thanks to Ant and GUGA for their help, and this site because without this site I would have been stuffed!

Dave

i have a similar problem on my 900bt .i tried all the above with no luck. is there anyone that can upload the igo folder.i know it is more than 1gb but it can get smaller if you remove most or all of the maps in the map subfolder in contents folder. i have the maps as a backup so i can then copy them back. please help.

alexiske,

sorry I have only just noticed your post. I will try to trim down my igo folder ie, get rid of the maps, then try to upload it for you

Dave

Thanks Dave

alexiske,

If I remove to whole 'contents' and the 'ScanSoft' folders then the file is only 17mb so if you PM me your email address I could send you a link to download it.

Dave

Hi can anybody help me to install European maps to my gps? I am not an expert. First of all, how can I go in to folders in the gps (to copy, or delete?). thanks, Mike

Mikke,

You need to go into testmode, search the forum and you will find it...then you need to follow the steps on this topic

http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic. ... t=launcher.

Make sure to do a backup before change anything in the unit...

GUGA

I can't go to testmode, I messed up something. Can somebody hack my F500BT, I can pay for it. I am New Yorker.

Thanks, Mike

I can't go to testmode, I messed up something. Can somebody hack my F500BT, I can pay for it. I am New Yorker.

 

Thanks, Mike

What's preventing you from getting into test mode?

I copied the files to the SD card, then put into the slot, then turn on, but nothing happened. Seems like empty card, but files on it. thanks

I copied the files to the SD card, then put into the slot, then turn on, but nothing happened. Seems like empty card, but files on it. thanks

1st off welcome to the forum Mikke70.

Check the side of the SD card to be sure it wasn't somehow locked. It needs to be unlocked in order to access through testmode. Ensure you have both MITACAP and TESTMODE on the root of the SD card. Root meaning when you open the card on a PC you see the two folders. They must be separate folders, not contained within other folders.

The next thing to try is removing the power cord to the unit and remove the battery for a second or two. This will ensure that you a fresh re-start. Be sure though that you re-lock the tab on the battery cover. When you're ready to turn it back on, do so without the power cord attached. You can re-attach it after it starts copying the testmode file. Try the things listed and let us know if you got in.

After I flash my avic-f500bt from F-Series_Firmware_Update2.zip, my device can't start correctly. When I push power button on 5 second, "NAVGATE" screen is coming on 3 second, after that white screen and all is down! I check boot in testmode, but i can't. I make 2 folder (TESTMODE, MITACAP) and put in testmode files from AVICLauncher150.zip, folder MITACAP is empty. May be somebody knows how restore avic-f500bt pioneer firmware 2.0? Can anybody help me?

Try doing the update reinstall using the guide http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20119. That's what worked for me.

Try doing the update reinstall using the guide http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20119. That's what worked for me.

I can't do first step of this manual (1.)copy the Igo folder on your actual Avic unit MyFlash/APL2) because i cant boot my device.