Yeah...for some reason (maybe because of all the mods from this forum i played with earlier ??) this error message appeared. : http://img43.imageshack.us/i/img4375o.jpg/

Here is what I did :

update with SD 1 : pretty long, maybe 20 minutes or so...

update with SD 2: : 5 minutes

Then appeared the brand new Avic

However, i was told to delete my user profile in the system settings before using it... so this is what i did (i regret!), and after a reboot, this error message appeared

So i quicly played with the new firmware in my friend's car, here is my impression after playing with it for just 1 minute :

- the sound when touching the menu button isn't annoying anymore

- the system is REALLY faster to use, exactly as it should have been from the beggining !

- When you want to enter an adress and go to "house number", you don't have a keyboard of letters (which was useless and annoying to have to switch keyboard, right ?), but a keyboard of ONLY numbers

- map panning is much better.

That's all i could play with. So to resume this update seems to be what we were waiting for (finally!!!) and it definitely seems to WORTH the money to upgrade.

I haven't played with it enough, but it really got me excited

ps :

- Testmode doesn't work anymore

- If u think u have an idea how to fix that installation bug in my car, i'll record a movie of the new firmware i promess!

-i THINK there is no real protection for copying it... as it's just some files on an 2 SD...but i can't garantee it.

there is a work around for this... basically from memory here is what I read you need to do.

First enter service mode. (push and hold menu map eject and the reset button at the same time. when you hear a pop sound from your speakers let go of the eject button but continue to hold menu and map) this will bring you to a blue screen asking you to enter a code. push the nobb in this sequence and you will see * signs for each push. Up Up Down Menu Left Right

This will put you fully into service mode.

Be careful in here I have bought a used unit and I am willing to bet significant amount of money the individual entered into this service mode and bricked his system on his self probably by hitting the format tool in other tools.

Once in Service mode go to update windows CE. If you have your origional back up files from your avic saved on your computer you can find the winceimage.bin and winceimage.cks put those to files on an SD card and choose update Windows Via SD/USB and this should take a minute.

Supposedly after you do this you have access to test mode again. But like everyone else says dont hold us to it.

So can u post the files for us in a zip so we can try to see if they work? PLEASE!!!!!

So can u post the files for us in a zip so we can try to see if they work? PLEASE!!!!!

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Tail24, thank you for pointing it out.

Service mode was easy to access. But then i had to find what was my problem.

Finally, i just kept my USER folder of the old firmware to keep my settings.

Then the error did not appear anymore, but neither was the menu...

So after doing a WinCE update (again with the 3.002 firmware, the one which block the test mode) I finally got it to work

I still have an error when i try to access SYSTEM SETTINGS, probably cause i kept the old USER folder. But it's not a freeze crash, just a message.

SO, this whold thing took me hours to figure out, it's almost 5 am now so i'm heading to bed.

However i promised you a video tomorrow... so you'll get it... and i can tell you you'll be amazed and excited !

I just played for a few minutes with the toy.. and gosh... it IS quick reacting !! no lag AT ALL !

amongst the great news :

- Just played a random AVI move (+600 Mb) on a SD, and there was no lag !

- STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS (the left one) has 1 more interesting and awaited function : PRESSING it will either : switch to the next preset FM/AM channel , either go to the next mp3's folder (MP3).

- i already said it but i'll say it again : everything reacts SOOOOOOO quickly !!!!

Honestly ? I'd even pay 200€ for that update if that was the price!!

Thank you very much IAF!!

Lots of questions will be answered with the video. Looking forward to it. Thanks again.

Small question:

If you have a HD Radio, are the presets now showing the channel name, in the preset listing?

So can u post the files for us in a zip so we can try to see if they work? PLEASE!!!!!

 

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+(Number of Users on the Board)

Anyone in The Netherlands already able to buy the SD card? I'd like to buy this one too just before going on a holiday. I'd love to hear where I can buy it.

I am also witing in the Netherlands for the update to be available, just send a mail to pioneer netherlands they will send you a mail when the update will be available

I should have the 3.0 update installed on Tuesday on my F900BT EU.

I know somebody who already has it, and i should see him on tuesday to get it too.

Will let you know...

 

you gotta take a pic to prove it...

 

but interested to know whats changed!

 

There you go...

SD nr.1 : http://img43.imageshack.us/i/img4373.jpg/

 

SD nr.2 : http://img294.imageshack.us/i/img4374.jpg/

Is this a US SD cart into a EU F-900BT

Is this only the firmware without new 2009 maps and iGo 8.3

 

Is this a US SD cart into a EU F-900BT

Is this only the firmware without new 2009 maps and iGo 8.3

As you can read on the first picture, the Maps are also updated. (1.0006 > 2.0002)

Then the second SD is just a firmware update from 3.0 > 3.0003.

It's a F900BT EU (and a EU update) so we (unfortunately) never had HD radio. That's only for US version.

this looks very promissing, no need for a code whatsoever?

when i'm going to update it, i will probably first reset it to factory setting, that may help for the unit doing strange.

 

Is this a US SD cart into a EU F-900BT

Is this only the firmware without new 2009 maps and iGo 8.3

 

As you can read on the first picture, the Maps are also updated. (1.0006 > 2.0002)

Then the second SD is just a firmware update from 3.0 > 3.0003.

 

It's a F900BT EU (and a EU update) so we (unfortunately) never had HD radio. That's only for US version.

It is remarkable but beautiful done that you have the update. It is nowhere in the world for sale at the moment

Normaly it is for sale in Europe (Belgium) the second week of july

really looking forward to the video (and the actual update ofcourse)

any chance you can share this update with us?

really looking forward to the video (and the actual update ofcourse)

any chance you can share this update with us?

Yes indeed let us know your terms to share it

As prommised, the video is online : viewtopic.php?f=32&t=25326&p=171942#p171942

As prommised, the video is online : viewtopic.php?f=32&t=25326&p=171942#p171942

How come you wont anser us about sharing the files? We would like to know if we can pay you to share your update with us if there is not any kind of code.

Thanks iaf_22, you are a true Pioneer!!

As prommised, the video is online : viewtopic.php?f=32&t=25326&p=171942#p171942

 

How come you wont anser us about sharing the files? We would like to know if we can pay you to share your update with us if there is not any kind of code.

Probably because you wrote this on the forum instead of a message and he can be legalally prosecuted if he does.

 

Is this a US SD cart into a EU F-900BT

Is this only the firmware without new 2009 maps and iGo 8.3

 

As you can read on the first picture, the Maps are also updated. (1.0006 > 2.0002)

Then the second SD is just a firmware update from 3.0 > 3.0003.

 

It's a F900BT EU (and a EU update) so we (unfortunately) never had HD radio. That's only for US version.

Do you know if the new firmware automatically pauses (or at least allows you to pause) the audio source when a call comes in? This was one of my major problems with the existing software. If you're listening to an audiobook, it continues playing silently for the duration of the call, making it very difficult to locate your place again when the call is complete. Thanks!

As prommised, the video is online : viewtopic.php?f=32&t=25326&p=171942#p171942

 

How come you wont anser us about sharing the files? We would like to know if we can pay you to share your update with us if there is not any kind of code.

 

 

Probably because you wrote this on the forum instead of a message and he can be legalally prosecuted if he does.

Umm No! I actually pmed him and didnt receive a reply back after he has posted several times and was just curious if he even still had the files. Thanks for your input anyway but the question was directed toward him not you!

That bonk with the steering wheel controls is still going to be turned off immediately.

I want this update NOW!

How come you wont anser us about sharing the files? We would like to know if we can pay you to share your update with us if there is not any kind of code.

 

 

Probably because you wrote this on the forum instead of a message and he can be legalally prosecuted if he does.

 

Umm No! I actually pmed him and didnt receive a reply back after he has posted several times and was just curious if he even still had the files. Thanks for your input anyway but the question was directed toward him not you!

Maybe he just doent want to do something illegal regardless then? And you're the one getting upset, nice...

I'm sure the French / Europe maps would do you a lot of good in NY as well...

Thanks for proving my point.

Makes you wonder why someone wouldnt reply to you...

Enjoy

Thanks for proving my point.

 

Makes you wonder why someone wouldnt reply to you...

 

Enjoy

Again Noobs like you opening their mouths when they shoudn't need to shut the f*** up. I've dealt with plenty of important people on here and have been nothing but cordial as well as helped people out and never had any one talking crap to me. You couldnt just realize you shouldnt have opened your mouth and left it alone. You had to reply and continue right. Its people like you that important people like CMH and Specter left cause he didnt want to deal with the crap your giving me now. Please dont say anything else and leave me alone.

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