Sorry, was type-o.
I have the avic s2.
The reason I wanted to restore it, is because I think the original software works better.
However,
Yesterday I installed Garmin Mobile XT on the device, and it runs perfectly!
Just still need to change the link, but that's apparently changing a link in sys.txt which I will try in 2 minutes 
anyone who has an idea how to edit the rom?
then I can change the file and have it working perfectly 
tnx
anyone who has an idea how to edit the rom?then I can change the file and have it working perfectly
tnx
Please read again from page 1 of this post, and you'll find the right way and ROM-image to repair your AVIC-S2 to original setting. Then you change your path (folder and application) setting in the ppath.txt .
I have also an AVIC-S2 and these new settings in this guide work perfect. If the settings work perfect with the nice starting screen that Grumplik made, then decide only to update only the Map folders (from 31st of July 2009) when new updates appear, and leave the program (august 13th 2009) in the way it is.
Works great for me, so my advice: don't change too much
anyone who has an idea how to edit the rom?then I can change the file and have it working perfectly
tnx
Its not that easy as you think and it also take more time than you think..
I did it as soon as I had some time available.
http://rapidshare.com/files/289168613/winceimg4.rar
Now, every file/rom I made I checked myself on my AVIC S2 except this one, my AVIC S2 is dead, sent it to repair, so I cant check this rom, and guarantee it works. So if it doesn't please let me know.
Of course you can go to ppath.txt and change direction, takes 1 minutes, but after you turn it off you will have to do it again, with the ROM it won't loose those setting. I explained everything in the first page 
So in this one you altered the link already?
It should now start up garmin, or am I mistaking?
Yet, I would still like to know how to edit the roms myself.
This because I get frustrated of each time having to run through the setup and change my region and stuff.
Would also be useful to understand the system behind it.
I've studied programming, so I'm not completely retarded when it gets to computers
Anyway,
if you have any documententation, please share.
tnx
here you can find the original:
Its not that easy as you think and it also take more time than you think..
I did it as soon as I had some time available.
http://rapidshare.com/files/289168613/winceimg4.rar
Now, every file/rom I made I checked myself on my AVIC S2 except this one, my AVIC S2 is dead, sent it to repair, so I cant check this rom, and guarantee it works. So if it doesn't please let me know.
Of course you can go to ppath.txt and change direction, takes 1 minutes, but after you turn it off you will have to do it again, with the ROM it won't loose those setting. I explained everything in the first page
have uploaded the rom to my device
works...PERFECT!!!! THANKS! 
now I just press my "navigate" button, and garmin loads without a problem!
hooray!
if anyone would like to know how to install garmin mobile XT on the device, let me know
1 minor point: sound of voices is rather quiet, but maybe this can be patched too
My AVIC was also very quiet, but the sound of the voices might be changed in the sys.txt file:
add or change the lines in the sys.txt as below
[sound]
ding=0
suspend_time=5
sound_volume=255
voice_volume=255
sound_muted=0
voice_muted=0
queue_length=200
Enter WinCE interface and open your program using Windows Explorer and check if everything is working.How it to start Windows Explorer help please me.
Hi I tried updating my avic-s2 as most of you have with no success. I am currently trying to get it back to it's original state and seem to be running into a problem. I have done the restore process and after that ,only the audio player and bluetooth icons are highlighted and the navigation isn't. When I pressed map it says "cannot find 'GS2Map' (or one of it's components). Make sure the path and filename are correct and that all the required libraries are available." Is there anyone that can help me. If need I can give some payment if needed. Thanks
You may have to edit sys.txt file in the iGO folder (by using a text editor on your PC). Edit this on your storage card, not on your Navigation device.
[device]
type="AVICS2"
[folders]
app="%SDCARD%/iGO8"
content="\Storage Card\iGO8\CONTENT"
HELP PLEASE I CAN'T SLEEP .I have the avic s1 i can't set it work again by all your posts so this the all image of this prob
1 - i downloaded the 2 files ( winceimg.img and winceimg.bin )
2 - i unrared the files to the SDCARD not in a folder
3 - i insert the sdcard in my avic-s1 when the devis power off
4 - i turn it on and i see the black screen
5 - i press and hold menu botton and see the blue screen
6 - i chose [ 0=WINCE Upgrade --------> 3=WINCE by SD/MMC(format) ]
7 - finally i see WINCE Upgrade by SD then the device freeeeeeez
8 - i change the step NO [ 6 ] to 2=WINCE by SD/MMC and it freeeeeeez again
9 - then i try the other way to do so i change the step NO [ 6 ] to 3= OtherTools -----> 1=ROM Checksum
10- it desply that info
IPL+UBOOT Region
Checksum = 0x01e4939d
Image Region
Checksum = 0x7a83bf29
Any key to continue
now anyone can help me for this assue to restore the device
and tell me about what is the UBOOT Option ?
i get tired and can't sleep because i stay waiting your help
thanks for your time and for your help
The storage card needs to be empty, only the two files (winceimg.img and winceimg.bin) may be present, not any other files or folders, i did this too the first time that I upgraded my AVIC device, and my VIC tried to upgrade everything that was present on the storage-card, but this is not needed.
So put the only 2 files winceimg.img and winceimg.bin on the storagecard and upgrade again.
good luck
thanks for your answer and am sure format the 
sdcard befor i unzip the two files in the storage card but it didn't work
any way else to do this restoration ?
you send to me the answer i know it seem to be late but i got it
the memory card must be 2G or 1G but i try to with 4G card
sorry for my ununderstand
ALL LINKS ARE BROKEN, NONE OF EM ARE WORKING, I WOULD LIKE TO DOWNLOAD IGO AMIGO FOR MY AVIC-S1,
THANKS
HELLO EVERYONE I HAVE A BIG HEADACHE BECAUSE MY FATHER BOUGHT ME A PIONEER AVICS2 GPS.EVERYTHING WAS FINE BUT I AM FROM ROMANIA AND I HAVENT THE MAP. SO I HAVE TRIED TO DO SOMETHING BY MY SELF SO I DID.I BROKE THE WINDOWS I THINK BECAUSE IT DOESNT APPEAR ANYMORE THE NAVIGATION BUTTON.I HAVE TRIED TO DO LIKE U GUYS SAY IN HERE BUT ...I DON'T KNOW WHY ITS NOT WORKING.PLEASE SOMEBODY HELP ME CAUSE I DON'T WANNA THROW IT TO RECYCLE BIN.I'M WAITING FOR REPLY PLEASSSEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! thank YOU VERY MUCH!
I HAVE INSTALLED THE ROM WICH IS ON THE SITE HERE, I HAVE PUT THE CD IN THE CD ROM AND THEN I CLICKED UPGRADE/RESTORE APPLICATION.THE PROCESS STARTED AND FINISHED SUCCESUFULY APP.I HAVE ALSO PRESSED UPGRADE/RESTORE MAP AND THE NAVI BUTTON HAD APPEARD BUT WHEN I PRESS IT SAYS HARDWAREIDERROR.
AND IN THE RIGHT CORNER WITH SMALL FONT WRITES PHONE END.
IF U CAN HELP ME I WOULD BE GREATFULL THANKS
See here, but in Russian.
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=46354&view=findpost&p=887967
There is an English-speaking topic, can answer
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=130284&view=findpost&p=3014479
Help me please! I need service manual for AvicS2, tell me where to download? please!
I HAVE INSTALLED THE ROM WICH IS ON THE SITE HERE, I HAVE PUT THE CD IN THE CD ROM AND THEN I CLICKED UPGRADE/RESTORE APPLICATION.THE PROCESS STARTED AND FINISHED SUCCESUFULY APP.I HAVE ALSO PRESSED UPGRADE/RESTORE MAP AND THE NAVI BUTTON HAD APPEARD BUT WHEN I PRESS IT SAYS HARDWAREIDERROR.AND IN THE RIGHT CORNER WITH SMALL FONT WRITES PHONE END.
IF U CAN HELP ME I WOULD BE GREATFULL THANKS
I have same problem like you. Do anyone what should be bad or how solve it? Thanks for your help...
Hello!
I have the same Avic S2.I made mistake to flash my device without make back up ;(
And now only the audio player and bluetooth icons are highlighted and the navigation isn't..
Can somebody help me?I don't know the structure and file names in Resident Flash to make IGO runing.
Grumplik you did a great job specially whit the iGO8 + CorePlayer-ROM but the link it's broken ;(
Hi,I have a small problem with iGO.I installed it and ran it and everything went well.It navigates normally and all of the things work.But when I turn the unit off (with the button at the top,not at the rear) and then on a box containing "iGO8.exe has performed an illegal operation and will be shut" appears.Therefore I get to the Windows CE and have to turn the iGO on manually.Do you know where the problem could be?Thanks.
Has anyone figured out how to fix the
Failed to open file igo/320/_240/loading.bmp exiting application error?
Does anyone know any other resources for the avic-s2 gps pioneer? IRC channels or www sites?
Thanks
Just got to the thread and none of the links are working...