I have a avic-f700bt and i tried to update the firmware and had no success i have come across many diffrent guides and files and dont know whats the right way besides to pay pioneers $120 price for the update.i tried to put the backup files in but its not taking them and honestly i think im just making it worse cause i cant get the test mode to come on any more.can anyone help and we can work sumthin out or sumthing i would like to have the update but the main concern is to get the unit back up and running its been down for about 4 weeks.so if anyone can help it would be much appreciated

you need to do a fresh install. follow this link. You will be fine..

http://avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=29540&p=201098&hilit=death#p201098

I do travel the I10 corrider between houston and neworleans 3 to 4 times a month. let me know if you dont get it

I have a avic-f700bt and i tried to update the firmware and had no success i have come across many diffrent guides and files and dont know whats the right way besides to pay pioneers $120 price for the update.i tried to put the backup files in but its not taking them and honestly i think im just making it worse cause i cant get the test mode to come on any more.can anyone help and we can work sumthin out or sumthing i would like to have the update but the main concern is to get the unit back up and running its been down for about 4 weeks.so if anyone can help it would be much appreciated