Is it as simple as just grounding the parking brake wire and transfer the mute over to the empty pin and grounding it as well? Installing one in a customer's minivan right now and they want it to play vids for the kiddies. TIA.
I just got my hands on the X Series firmware, the softmod still works.
Find the Data.zip, go into \APL2\iGo\. In data.zip edit project_config/pioneer.ini find the parking break code change it from 16 to 256.
Has anyone tried the hardware bypass yet? Mine is coming in tomorrow and I'm installing on Friday.
Softmod, is easier and quicker... 
Hard mod is for noobs 
Softmod, is easier and quicker...
If it takes anyone longer than 30 seconds to splice 2 wires, they have some pretty significant issues.
wow, tossing insults for a pretty simple question (that no one has answered yet)
the hard mode will work, how else will they be able to demo them on the boards at the store,,, it will be the same as the older F series, I was mentioned here before
I just got my hands on the X Series firmware, the softmod still works.
Find the Data.zip, go into \APL2\iGo\. In data.zip edit project_config/pioneer.ini find the parking break code change it from 16 to 256.
please post it if you have it, so some of the gurus here can play with it.....
the hard mode will work, how else will they be able to demo them on the boards at the store,,, it will be the same as the older F series, I was mentioned here before
What???? I don't think you understand the mod he is talking about. The mod lets you have access to all of the functions of the gps and video wile driving. The demo in the store does not move so it does not have to have the bypass done. I could be wrong, but i do not think so. 
Minifreezer you are correct there is a demo mode.
X Series Firmware Update:
Figured it out. Thanks guys!
Do you still use testmode to get into WinCE and access the flashdisk or does the X-series require a different approach?
I did the hardware bypass. No problemo. Why do software if I'm in the process of installing a new unit? Ya kno wut I mean?
Where might I find the current working hardware mod? I'm still kinda new at this. Thanks guys, you've been so helpful thus far. 
hey all, i have tried to change park brake code to 256.0 and when i try to install update in car it tells me the file is wrong! any ideas? is there some thing i have to do to the file after i change it? I tried changin' it back to 16.0 and it still said file was wrong! I have not istalled the unaltered update yet which is a newer version than i have so i am re-dowloading that and will do it first, the try to change brake code. any idea's guys? also, can anyone tell me a more detailed hardware bypass?
Thanks Bri..
I read the forum on the driver bypass and grounding the parking brake wire and moving the mute wire. Could you tell me what port to move the mute wire to? I have 3 empty ports Thanks
I read the forum on the driver bypass and grounding the parking brake wire and moving the mute wire. Could you tell me what port to move the mute wire to? I have 3 empty ports Thanks
It's in the FAQ/Sticky at the top of the forum.
Please read them, the FAQ is your friend..