Ok, so I took the risk and downloaded the new Firmware (2.006). It went relatively smoothly, however...

It appears that my mod to enable use of 2008.10 Maps no longer works. I'm trying to search through the Forums now, but with so many posts, its hard to sort through it all, to see if there is a way to re-enable this. Since my Maps have been disabled, I'm not sure if my Mods from cmh928 are still efective.

I have downloaded the new Testmode v2.3. I will be testing this out later. It's a bit late and I think my brain is fried. lol.

If anyone has any suggestions, or tips, I'd appreciate it. I don't mind using my system as a test dummy. I have backups. I would much rather work through a problem if I can to learn from it, rather than reload and start over.

Thanks in Advance!

Update (01 July 2009): Using Testmode v2.3 & cmh928's latest mod (6.6.09), my system is in working order again. However, it seems the Pioneer update may have written over my old maps (or I may have on accident). Either way, I will be reloaded my 2008.10 maps tonite (they currently have 2008.04).

people have already used testmode 2.3 and installed all of their mods back on.

I live in Canada and my F90BT was purchased in Canada but Pioneer Canada does not have a 2.006 version on their site yet. The US site says WARNING! These firmware updates apply only to models sold in the U.S.

What happens if I use this update?

Im needing it now because my deck is malfunctioning and i need to apply an update to see if it fixes it.

Do you notice any improvments with 2.006?

I have no idea what would happen if you load the update on a NON-US System. However, If I were to guess, it has to do with a Map Licensing issue. The Navigation of the system on the US firmware update only has a License for US maps.

If I were to guess, a person would only have to load a mod that would allow them to use any Map they wish.

My suggestion is, backup your system with Testmode, and load the update. If it doesn't work, there are methods posted in these forums that describe how to revert the firmware to your previous version.

I havent had a chance to check out the system much, since I just loaded the update late last nite, and havent used it much today.

I just finished downloading my 2008.10 maps (don't ask where I got them, you can google it on certain torrent sites or news servers).

It could be all in my head, but it does seem that the system is a little more snappy to button presses. However, I also have cmh928's 6.6.09 mod loaded on my system. His mod is one of the best I've used so far, and I love what has been done so far.

I know version 3.0 firmware is right around the corner at a cost. I believe we will significant changes when it comes out. This update (2.006) changed very little (VERY LITTLE). You can read the change long on Pioneer's website to find out what was changed.

OK, So it would appear I've lost my 2008.10 Maps completely, and I'm not sure how. I still have my 2008.04 Maps.

I thought I found the maps I needed, however I found map files for iGo 8.3 and not 8.0.

Tell me someone can help me out? I have the storage space, if someone could upload them there for me.

Thanks.

I could swear the 2008.04 maps are the most recent for igo8. The 2008.10 maps are for iGo8.3, but the POI files can be used in our units.

^ correct. Only the POI's from 2008.10 can be used on the AVIC. 2008.4 are the newest USA maps for iGo 8.0

downloaded and installed 2006, then used testmode v2.3 to add the mute button. everything is back to normal. back to waiting for 3.0

okay so i updated to the new firmware 2.006, used tetsmode v 2.3 and all my mods work fine, i was wondering though..do you have to manually copy all the folders to the HU everytime you make a change on the sd card or will it update automatically like it did with firmware 2.0

So do you recommend going to 2.006? Especially if you don't plan on going to 3.0 any time soon?

thanks,

Ben

So do you recommend going to 2.006? Especially if you don't plan on going to 3.0 any time soon?

 

thanks,

Ben

there really isnt much of a noticeable difference except for the voice guidance is now a man instead of a woman..i would probably wait until the 3.0 comes out soon although i heard there will be a necessary payment for that update

thanks for the quick reply. heard mixed reviews on if people's units were running a little faster so wanted to ask the direct question.

Thanks,

Ben

I have had 2.006 several days, honestly, I cannot see any difference. I already had the updated xmradio logos, the only mod I had was the mute button which I restored immediatly. maybe there is a difference in performance, but I have not noticed it.

one tip, make sure you go in and reset your HPF if you had it on so you don't accidentally blow your speakers.

So do you recommend going to 2.006? Especially if you don't plan on going to 3.0 any time soon?

 

thanks,

Ben

 

there really isnt much of a noticeable difference except for the voice guidance is now a man instead of a woman..i would probably wait until the 3.0 comes out soon although i heard there will be a necessary payment for that update

How did you manage that? I loaded the update and I still have Samantha.

So do you recommend going to 2.006? Especially if you don't plan on going to 3.0 any time soon?

 

thanks,

Ben

 

there really isnt much of a noticeable difference except for the voice guidance is now a man instead of a woman..i would probably wait until the 3.0 comes out soon although i heard there will be a necessary payment for that update

How did you manage that? I loaded the update and I still have Samantha.

i think he's reffering to jason as whenever the unit gets updated/rebooted it goes voice guidance gets set to default which is Jason

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there really isnt much of a noticeable difference except for the voice guidance is now a man instead of a woman..i would probably wait until the 3.0 comes out soon although i heard there will be a necessary payment for that update

How did you manage that? I loaded the update and I still have Samantha.

 

i think he's reffering to jason as whenever the unit gets updated/rebooted it goes voice guidance gets set to default which is Jason

That is possible, although I reloaded cmh's mod right after I did the update and mine defaulted back to samantha.

i'm not too sure why this happened i thinks its cause of what idt said i just did the tts update with the firmware and it changed to jason and it stayed that way even aftr i copied cmh's mods onto my unit..im still wondering though when adding new mods do you have to do it manually on the unit itself everytime or will it update automtically when i put the sd card in

i'm not too sure why this happened i thinks its cause of what idt said i just did the tts update with the firmware and it changed to jason and it stayed that way even aftr i copied cmh's mods onto my unit..im still wondering though when adding new mods do you have to do it manually on the unit itself everytime or will it update automtically when i put the sd card in

I just copied the new samantha over to cmh mod manually, since i was already in testmode anyway.

Guys,

I am having prob with 2.006 update .... i had 2008.4 maps and now its gone!!! i used testmode 2.3 and checked ... yes there is a lic file in place but no idea how my all mode gone!!!

also i tried cmh mod from "ok I got the CMH "unzip to sd card" file ... BUT..." post but no luck.... how do i solve the issue....

plzzzz

Guys,

 

I am having prob with 2.006 update .... i had 2008.4 maps and now its gone!!! i used testmode 2.3 and checked ... yes there is a lic file in place but no idea how my all mode gone!!!

 

also i tried cmh mod from "ok I got the CMH "unzip to sd card" file ... BUT..." post but no luck.... how do i solve the issue....

 

plzzzz

Reinstall the hacked ezrider and see if that solves it for you.

I have DL the 2.006 firmware......does anyone see a problem with replacing the data.zip/sys.txt files in the firmware with my hacked data.zip/sys.txt before I even load the firmware to my avic?

To me it seems to be the same as overwriting it once it's on the unit, it just saves me a few steps.....any thoughts?

I have DL the 2.006 firmware......does anyone see a problem with replacing the data.zip/sys.txt files in the firmware with my hacked data.zip/sys.txt before I even load the firmware to my avic?

 

To me it seems to be the same as overwriting it once it's on the unit, it just saves me a few steps.....any thoughts?

It has been done and it does work

Logon to pioneerelectronics.com, the 3.0 update went from $130 to $120, and if you select buy it, it is only $60 for a limited time.

Rick