Hi,

I'm one of those noobies that bricked their unit trying to hack the update. Just wanted to let everyone know that you don't have to hack your unit to get the update. I called Pioneer, told them that I purchased my unit in June, and they GAVE me the 3.0 Update with maps for FREE!!!! They didn't ask where I purchased it from, or the serial #, they only wanted the date I purchased the unit. That's it. I should receive my order within 4 to 6 weeks.

For me not wanting to wait and spend $, I now have to figure out how to reimage my F7010bt now. I also f*ed up by not making a backup. But thanks to you guys for posting up the backup so that I can at least fix my unit. You guys are awesome and I wanted to give you the heads up on the official update for free.

BTW, I did purchase my unit in June, but again, they didn't ask for any proof. Be honest.

OMartinez

please can someone help i have a avic f900bt with version 2.009000 but also says no map version in service information .

This unit constantly says system starting in progress .please wait , and after a min or two you get a blue screen the constantley restarts . i have downloaded latest firmware from pioneer and put in on sd card but when i insert it , it doesnt do anythink even when i try to reset using reset , i am gathering there is a corruption in maps somewhere or there are no maps on this unit please can someone give me a noob guide into scrubbing whole sytem and putting all new software on or just maps or what ever i need to fixing this unit many thanks guys ...