How do you get the skies to display?

 

Mine only does the diagonal view from above where there is no horizon line.

 

You have to add tilt settings to your sys file.

 

Ok if you guys want skies on your 3.0 unit here is how: Copy and replace the attached sys file in my flash disk/apl2/igo.

Then go into your data.zip file and replace the gfx file with the one also provided in the zip file attached.

Then you have to modify each scheme color.ini and color3d.ini. Copy and paste this code below, under [other] all the way at the bottom in the color.ini files.

 

background_picture_0="gfx/day/cs.bmp"

sun_picture_0 = "gfx/day/sp.bmp"

 

This code just shows where the files are for the background to be displayed so you can actually pick other bmp's to use. The one above is for a day background, so you would have to use "gfx/night/whatever bmp for night you want to use"

 

Have fun modding!

What sys file are you referring to? I dont see any sys file in sky.zip Also, the zip file you attached has tons of other files. Do you just need to two .bmp files you reference above?

THANK YOU!

Note to Mac users:

Make sure you format to FAT32 and extract using winzip on the windows partition you installed for things like this.

ok i got it but its not exactly the same for the f700bt

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I'm sure you'll get banned for that... There's really no reason to say that when all he was trying to do was help.

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try this guide (its not mine) good luck

Hey, U guys are doing awesome job - and have sollutions to everything. Thanks!!! I did update on my F90BT. It worked fine for a day. For some reason the calibration went bad. I tried to Recalibrate the screen but coundnt navigate at all. I did reinstall system n copied the files, and i came up to new proble. the unit will not start at all!! (except testmode start) Have any of you came across this situation? Is there a chance of corrupting any of the sysytem files? Thank you for your help

Boy o boy, did I make a mess of this install..

I really hope someone can help me.

I followed the instuctions laid out on page 1 (or I thought I did)

I have a f90bt.

when I put the new testmode disk in, all it does is reboot every 2-3 secs and will not go into test mode.. now what can i do..

It worked the first time and that is when i did something wrong, now i need to try and correct problem but i can get in with test mode, as i sat reboot,reboot,reboot.....

Now this is what happens when it starts normally now..

1. shows splash screen then

2. displays language page, i say okay

show me jason english, i say okay.

then i get the menu, I can use radio and ipod and dvd okay.

but cannot get the gps to openup..

Then it reboots evry 3-4 min and i have to start the process all over again.

Can anyone help me.

I did not make a backup of originl data file

Guess I may have to take it to dealer for repair unless someone can help me here

Since this last post, I have read and I think(correct me if i am wrong) I need the wince files for the f90bt version 2.0 and the old testmode files in order to be able to start to fix my problems... hope thois right, I have searched all over and cannot find these files, can anyone help !!PLease

no make sure u are holding the buttons correctly to get it into test mode and then putting in the correct combination to get into the menu inside testmode. it took me a few tries... be sure u are waiting for the "please push reset button again" to release the menu and maps button... again for those having trouble look at the better guide!

All these reboot problems are attributed to people not doing something right... be sure u hold the right buttons for the right amount of time.

Step 4.0: Turn unit on with the SD card in. When the pioneer logo comes up,

Step 4.1: press and hold the menu, map, eject buttons at the same time and hit the reset button ONCE.

Step 4.2: Once you hit the reset button, you will hear a pop sound from your speakers.

Step 4.3: Then the DVD/CD drive will load. When you hear this let go of the eject button but continue to hold menu and map buttons until you see the blue screen show up.

This is kind of tricky to get it right but keep trying... it shouldn't reboot after you get it into the first blue menu...

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to get into test mode u need not to hold any buttons. It goes into testmode byit self from the sd card. To do the wince flash u need to hold the buttons.

I apologize if this has been answered already... but my searches haven't given me explicit details on my questions...

Does this install guide result in having the latest maps, as well as the latest firmware? In other words... equivalent to the map and firmware upgrade that Pioneer is selling on their site? (CNSD-100FM, I believe)

Also... I understand paying for a map upgrade and including the firmware update... but does Pioneer have a free update that JUST includes the v3.0 firmware? Or, are we hooked into buying a map upgrade just to fix the problems that have been plaguing us since the F-series was released?

If the install guide will just install the firmware, then I can morally justify the "piracy" involved in doing it the free way, since I didn't have to pay for the previous firmware updates, either. However, if the map upgrades are also included as part of this install guide... I may feel better buying the whole 2-SD package for the low low price of $60 while the deal is being offered, and preserving my warranty coverage.

Thanks for the help,

Ryan

to get into test mode u need not to hold any buttons. It goes into testmode byit self from the sd card. To do the wince flash u need to hold the buttons.

ah yes you're right... i had the terminology backwards thx

to get into test mode u need not to hold any buttons. It goes into testmode byit self from the sd card. To do the wince flash u need to hold the buttons.

Yes that is what I thought too..

Now my prblem is, I did something wrong in putting on version 3, now when I use the testmode v2.3 it will not boot into windows, all it does is rebooot to spalsh screen every few seconds(like it is trying and wont work.)

So how can I make any repairs to installation if i can't get into windows?

I can get in and do the wince update i am at 3.0 now.

So I thought if i could get a copy of the 2.0 wince files from someone here I could load them in then use the old testmode, i could load the backup file for the f90bt. Is this correct thinking?

Any help or suggestions at this point are welcomed..

Thanks to all of the expertise on this forum, I (a complete AVIC idiot) have succeeded in F700BT 3.0 update. It is now much more like what I was expecting when I purchased new one year ago. To other considering this update; DO IT. NOW.

to get into test mode u need not to hold any buttons. It goes into testmode byit self from the sd card. To do the wince flash u need to hold the buttons.

 

Yes that is what I thought too..

Now my prblem is, I did something wrong in putting on version 3, now when I use the testmode v2.3 it will not boot into windows, all it does is rebooot to spalsh screen every few seconds(like it is trying and wont work.)

 

So how can I make any repairs to installation if i can't get into windows?

 

I can"t get in and do the wince update i am at 3.0 now.

 

So I thought if i could get a copy of the 2.0 wince files from someone here I could load them in then use the old testmode, i could load the backup file for the f90bt. Is this correct thinking?

 

Any help or suggestions at this point are welcomed..

Can anyone help me locate a copy of the WinCe 2.0 files. I

Great !!! I was able to install the update, but i've to format my SD card so i can complete the WinCE update... Was not sure for the "DATA" folder, to copy his content or the folder itself, so i've copied the folder in the "My Flash Disk\APL2\iGo". I wasn't sure about it, because the procedure tells to replace it, but it don't exists in the directory. Rebooted the system and installed the 3.0.1 after that. Everything seems to work very well...

Thanks !!!!

What does the data.zip file do?

And is there a way to use the iGo version from the X-Series? The map interface looks so much better and clearer... or is that part not something that we can use on the F series?

OK IM A NOOB AND I AM TURELY ASHAMED. No with that out of the way, here is my question. Has anyone put how to install the 3.0 & the 3.01 Update on Video. I would love to see someone go the whole thing, from start to finish. just set up a new account to youtube and noone will ever know.

I don't know if this will help anyone here but when I did my update I started doing it with my car ignition in the "ACC" (Accessory) setting, this caused the unit to continuously restart a few seconds after inputting the password combination via the volume button.

The car's ignition has to be in the "ON" setting to do this update. Make sure your battery is able to power your unit for at least 20 mins otherwise you may want to start the car and keep it running before you start the process. But I would not advise you do this unless totally necessary, be kind to the environment.

Okay, I've done an upgrade on my Canadian F900BT using this guide, and it worked. Kinda.

I only have three questions:

1. When I play music (I've only tested off an SD card), it's slow. VERY slow. As in I'll hit Next Track and it'll play nearly the whole track before it goes. That's new. Old firmware was slow in general, but not like this. Same SD card and all that. If I go back to the main screen, it's all fast again. Is it because I'm using list view? I'd hate to have to go back to 2.06 because of it, but it really irritates me...

2. Everyone mentions the 3.01 firmware. What is it? What are the changes? How do I install it?

3. Is there a softmod so I don't have to have my ebrake on to change routes / play video?

Okay, I've done an upgrade on my Canadian F900BT using this guide, and it worked. Kinda.

 

I only have three questions:

 

1. When I play music (I've only tested off an SD card), it's slow. VERY slow. As in I'll hit Next Track and it'll play nearly the whole track before it goes. That's new. Old firmware was slow in general, but not like this. Same SD card and all that. If I go back to the main screen, it's all fast again. Is it because I'm using list view? I'd hate to have to go back to 2.06 because of it, but it really irritates me...

2. Everyone mentions the 3.01 firmware. What is it? What are the changes? How do I install it?

3. Is there a softmod so I don't have to have my ebrake on to change routes / play video?

Well i get the sd screen freeze up at times and can't change anything!~ Still baffles me and no one has a fix for it? Seems to be worse with mods.

So that's NORMAL? Wow. Does it happen on 3.01 as well? Was that one of the fixes? Can anyone answer the three questions from before?

So that's NORMAL? Wow. Does it happen on 3.01 as well? Was that one of the fixes? Can anyone answer the three questions from before?

3.01 is hosted on the Pioneer website. Instructions are with it.

The bypass instructions are the same for all firmware versions of F and X series radios. Ground the parking brake wire, and either a) move the mute wire to pin 4 and ground it, or modify the software setting for maximum speed with the brake off. Both are well documented here.

No idea on the SD issue, haven't tested it.

How long should it take to go from step 6 to 7? Mine says "Read Progress 100%" but doesn't seem to advance to step 7..! Help! It's been about 15 min so far. Will I brick it if I turn it off and try again???? Please help ASAP!!!

How long should it take to go from step 6 to 7? Mine says "Read Progress 100%" but doesn't seem to advance to step 7..! Help! It's been about 15 min so far. Will I brick it if I turn it off and try again???? Please help ASAP!!!

Here's what I did: Wiped my SD card and made sure it is FAT32.

Put 2 files on it, WINCEIMG.BIN and WINCEIMG.CKS.

Followed the directions to step 6, and it just hung indefinitely. Tried a 2nd time and got the EXACT same result.

PLEASE someone HELP!

How long should it take to go from step 6 to 7? Mine says "Read Progress 100%" but doesn't seem to advance to step 7..! Help! It's been about 15 min so far. Will I brick it if I turn it off and try again???? Please help ASAP!!!

Well I waited for about 30 min and nothing changed, so I rebooted it and it's still working at 2.0. Can anyone help me understand why it didn't work? I followed the guide perfectly:

Here's what I did: Wiped my SD card and made sure it is FAT32.

Put 2 files on it, WINCEIMG.BIN and WINCEIMG.CKS.

Followed the directions to step 6, and it just hung indefinitely. Tried a 2nd time and got the EXACT same result.

 

PLEASE someone HELP!

GUYS for the last time use this improved guide!

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how many times do we have to say it? Once you use this better guide, its fairly idiot proof... or so i thought.

GUYS for the last time use this improved guide!

 

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how many times do we have to say it? Once you use this better guide, its fairly idiot proof... or so i thought.