For those interested in F500 install results.

 

I installed the allinone noob image (includes MSN) and the only problem i can see is that TTS does not work, and Samantha is actually not even an option in the language menu anymore. I have Jason, and two other countries. Actually, even picking Jason doesn't work as I don't get spoken directions at all right now. I am going to load of the most recent mod'd Samantha TTS and try to load it manually in the settings menu, as opposed to using Testmode install (copy and paste). Hopefully this will restore the spoken commands!

 

Anyone with the F500BT had any luck installing the allinone hack without problems?

 

BTW, I love the 2.0 firmware...so far, much more responsive!

 

BTW, I REALLY love that the F500BT can be found under 200 bucks now...makes me so glad I was an "early adopter"!

 

UPDATE: I did a poor job searching the thread, and now I see i need to edit the sys.txt file to reflect the right device. My question now, is do I just update the sys.txt, and then re-run the full blown allinone testmode install, or do i just need to update the sys.txt and copy over the one currently on my device (using testmode of course, but not with the auto-copying procedure).

I succesfully updated sys.txt with the right device, and now I get spoken nav guidance again, but the only option is for Jason (not TTS). I did a full reinstall of the allinone mod with the udpated sys.txt; still no go on the new Sam TTS voice. I even loaded the standalone TTS zip and went into the "language" menu on the Avic and tried to load Samantha manually of an SD card, and while appearing to load I never get the choice of Sam in the language menu once done loading.

Any ideas?

Hey guys, I'm gonna try this mod out in a few minutes but I've got one question. I have an f700bt and want the clock, so at the ftp I've downloaded the nomsn file to extract to an sd and the data&voiceonly file under the BigClock directory, but i noticed its way smaller than the nomsn autoextract. What files do I have to mod, if any, to get the big clock? Thanks

If i hit the screen for any reason then it just sets the cursor there, the 'car' will go out of focus, and drives off the screen.

how do i fix it!!

Ritu, read your owner's manual. It is supposed to behave that way. Hit the map button to turn follow mode back on.

Neveez, The NoMSN all-in-one does have a clock, but it is a smaller one in the lower left corner. Load that entire mod first. If you then decide you need the bigger clock, wipe your SD card and grab the auto-installer under BigClock/NoMSN on the FTP.

Wyatt, what language menu are you under? The one from Nav Settings won't show the TTS voices. The one under system settings is the one you need.

Thanks Cmh928...

earlier i used to tap on the arrow (which is now red car!!) and i used to come back in follow mode which is missing in this mod so i thought i would expect some fix for the same but i was not aware the trick/way/method you describe....

once again thank you so much for your wonderful work!!

From my understanding this includes the software parking break bypass. I've already done the hardware bypass. Will this interfere with the hardware bypass? If so how do I remove the software bypass mod from the newbie installer before I install?

it wont interfear with the hardware bypass (i have both and no issues)

Hello cmh928 and congratulations for your great work.

I made some changes to better adapt to France (Speedcams warning voice in French http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=124532&whichpage=5).

Wish I could ralonge distance alert max 500 instead of 300 meters (a little short for France)

Can you tell me the file to edit, I have not found.

Your work is excellently.

Wyatt, what language menu are you under? The one from Nav Settings won't show the TTS voices. The one under system settings is the one you need.

I went under system settings...I didn't even see a setting to pick TTS voices in Nav Settings. I have three choices, Jason, Spanish Dude, and French Person.

Wyatt, off hand I would guess there is still an error in your sys.txt. You need to use my original sys.txt but modify the device type to PIONEER749UC for US/Canada or PIONEER749EW for a European model.

Misterblue, you would be better off asking BorisM or GTIMatt about the speedcam variables. I don't believe there is an option available beyond 300 meters.

Wyatt, off hand I would guess there is still an error in your sys.txt. You need to use my original sys.txt but modify the device type to PIONEER749UC for US/Canada or PIONEER749EW for a European model.

 

Misterblue, you would be better off asking BorisM or GTIMatt about the speedcam variables. I don't believe there is an option available beyond 300 meters.

There is, supposedly, a SYS.TXT option to change warning distances, but it is not linear, you modify correlation between your speed and distance to the camera.

I'll need to look up the name of the variable and check to see if it is actually supported in our version of iGO. May be on Monday...

BorisM thank you in advance

Alright, yes..I'm an idiot and don't know how to read instructions.

I downloaded the zip file from Cmh928's server. (Thank you by the way...this is a TON of work, and from what everyone else says...it's going to be awesome)

Well, I plopped it on my SD card and then into my F700BT.

It booted up and said it was copying to my hard drive. This confused me, because I didn't read the part where Cmh928 talked about how he created an auto installer..which is awesome.

Then I rebooted and the unit kept going to the start up screen and rebooting automatically.

I would restore from back up..but I was going to back up to my SD card before I installed the mod..not realizing the autoinstaller was going to kick in, therefore, I don't have a back up. (Cardinal rule...I know)

I then tried installing 2.0 thinking it would fix everything, but now my unit just stalls at the splash screen.

Any ideas? Am I doomed?

Alright, yes..I'm an idiot and don't know how to read instructions.

I downloaded the zip file from Cmh928's server. (Thank you by the way...this is a TON of work, and from what everyone else says...it's going to be awesome)

Well, I plopped it on my SD card and then into my F700BT.

It booted up and said it was copying to my hard drive. This confused me, because I didn't read the part where Cmh928 talked about how he created an auto installer..which is awesome.

Then I rebooted and the unit kept going to the start up screen and rebooting automatically.

I would restore from back up..but I was going to back up to my SD card before I installed the mod..not realizing the autoinstaller was going to kick in, therefore, I don't have a back up. (Cardinal rule...I know)

I then tried installing 2.0 thinking it would fix everything, but now my unit just stalls at the splash screen.

Any ideas? Am I doomed?

Looks like you didn't do something right. You can try to download his "reset to oem" file and "FOLLOW the instructions before you do anything.

Thanks! That got me back to rebooting automatically..and past the splash screen. Still can't do anything though...it says the System Startup in progress. Please Wait. Then it reboots

Thanks! That got me back to rebooting automatically..and past the splash screen. Still can't do anything though...it says the System Startup in progress. Please Wait. Then it reboots

Looks like something else was changed. There are some threads on this forum with some answers. Try here first and go from there... http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21618

Sweet! Thanks mate! Got it fixed by deleting my userdata directory and all non pioneer schemes

Sweet! Thanks mate! Got it fixed by deleting my userdata directory and all non pioneer schemes

Glad to hear that you fixed it. Now be careful what you change from here on out. I hosed mine a few times, but always managed to get mine back. But I did make a backup of my flash disk and carry it in the car at all times just in case.

BorisM thank you in advance

You're welcome.

Theoretically, this is controlled by this entry in SYS.TXT:

[warning]

warn_distances="100:1500,70:1000,50:500,0:200"

where the number before the colon is speed (Km/h obviously) and one after being distance in meters. It affects the non-linear function that iGO uses to start warning about the camera.

I could not see warn_distances in our build of EZRider, but I do not have IDA Pro handy right now...

Hey Cmh928 ... thank you for making life real easy.

Just picked up my F500BT last Saturday. Installed the 2.0 firmware update. Uploaded your late April version of your all-in-one. Edited the SYS.TXT so that my device was "Pioneer749UC", and loaded the mod onto the F500. Then, for icing on the cake - upgraded the maps to 2008.4.

LOL - the unit hasn't even made it to its "permanent" home in the car yet. Thanks for your work in putting the mod together.

Now, if I could get my head around importing POI's....

What exactly will these lines of code in the Sys.txt do? Will these override the "Terrain In 3D" settings in the setup menu?

3d_dem=1      ;(1)
3d_dem_detail=2      ;(3)
terrain_in_2d=1      ;(1)
3d_roads=1      ;(1)

Thanx,

Bud

What exactly will these lines of code in the Sys.txt do? Will these override the "Terrain In 3D" settings in the setup menu?

3d_dem=1      ;(1)
3d_dem_detail=2      ;(3)
terrain_in_2d=1      ;(1)
3d_roads=1      ;(1)

 

Thanx,

Bud

i think it would just set it by default and everytime you boot up your unit it will use that setting

69six, Those lines in sys.txt will only set the initial environment just like they set the voice to Jason(US). Any settings made in the setup screens will stick and have precedence over sys.txt.

Northpohl, be aware that 2008.4 maps screw up TTS street naming compared to the original 2007.10 maps. If TTS is important to you, you may want to revert back.

Newb question i'm sure, but the FTP is password protected. Any help on the credentials?

Tried searching but with no luck.

69six, Those lines in sys.txt will only set the initial environment just like they set the voice to Jason(US). Any settings made in the setup screens will stick and have precedence over sys.txt.

 

Northpohl, be aware that 2008.4 maps screw up TTS street naming compared to the original 2007.10 maps. If TTS is important to you, you may want to revert back.

Thanx!

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