Dear All,

This is my first post but it's going to be VERY IMPORTANT for those, like me, that had a bricked F900BT. My AVIC, after a couple of months working very well, stopped working: Starting up and a few seconds shutting down permanently...

I've spent hours reading here at AVIC411 and in other sites, getting more and more confused. I've got an backup image here ( without maps ) and my device worked and rebooted every 3 minutes...

The following procedure was partially got from an italian forum ( pioneernavgate.blogfree.net )but again, besides the italian language ( even with the aid of a online tranlator ), it was a little bit messy. The way i got my AVIC working was a lot more simple :

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED:

- Testmode v 2.3 ( you can find it here at AVIC411 )

- a first 2Gb SD card ( formmated in FAT 32 )

- a second 2 Gb SD Card ( formmated in FAT 32 )

- Download this: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3YBUDX0P and after downloading it rename it to "avic f900_700_500 ver_3.000300.rar"

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CAK7C9HA and after downloading it rename it to "avic f900_700_500 ver_3.000301.rar"

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RAGYEFBX and after downloading it rename it to "avic f900_700_500 ver_3.000302.rar"

( IMPORTANT: disregard what the downloaded files say: part1, 2...just do what i've written above )

- Extract the 3 to a single folder.

- This folder will say " My Flash Disk". Copy this folder to the first SD Card.

- Copy "testmode" folder into the first SD card as well.

- Insert SD Card to the F900BT SD Slot and then turn the car key on. The "testmode" will allow you to access Windows CE of your device. With this you can start exploring it.

- At Windows you should go to "Start" - > "Settings" - > "Control Panel" -> " Storage Settings ". Here you' ll see the disk structure of your device. You should Dismount "DSK1" and then click on "NEW" and name it "My Flash Disk". With this procedure, your previous " My Flash Disk" is clean ( I've done this because before that i couldn't erase all the files in it ).

- Copy all files inside first SD Card's folder "My Flash Disk" to your device "My Flash Disk". This will take a while ( 15 or more minutes ) so, probably, your car engine should be running.

- After all files are successfully copied, remove SD Card from your device SD slot and shut your car engine.

At this moment, your device still doesn't work.

- Download Pioneer's new firmware for this model here hXXp://213.244.172.244/files/support/avic_apl_upgrade/AVIC-F700900/09%20model/AVIC_F700BT_F900BT_CNSD100FM_VER_3020200.zip and extract it to your second SD Card.

- With the car key turned off, insert this second SD to your device SD Slot.

- Turn the key on ( this will take 10 or more minutes ), probably starting the engine and keep it running.

- The device will be updated automatically. DON'T TURN THE CAR KEY !!! Let the Update proceed itself to the end. This will look sometimes that is stalled but let it run. The F900BT will reboot itself and, after a minute or so, IT'S READY !!!!

:!:

THIS WORKED WITH MINE ! I DON'T TAKE ANY RESPONSABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MIGHT OCCUR IN YOURS !

ENJOY!

Fantastic, I am so chuffed! I have tried 4 different downloads without success, but this one works brilliantly! Thank you very much.

You're welcome!

I was super excited.... then I realized it was for Western Europe.

Dear All,

 

This is my first post but it's going to be VERY IMPORTANT for those, like me, that had a bricked F900BT. My AVIC, after a couple of months working very well, stopped working: Starting up and a few seconds shutting down permanently...

 

I've spent hours reading here at AVIC411 and in other sites, getting more and more confused. I've got an backup image here ( without maps ) and my device worked and rebooted every 3 minutes...

 

The following procedure was partially got from an italian forum ( pioneernavgate.blogfree.net )but again, besides the italian language ( even with the aid of a online tranlator ), it was a little bit messy. The way i got my AVIC working was a lot more simple :

 

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED:

 

- Testmode v 2.3 ( you can find it here at AVIC411 )

- a first 2Gb SD card ( formmated in FAT 32 )

- a second 2 Gb SD Card ( formmated in FAT 32 )

 

- Download this: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3YBUDX0P and after downloading it rename it to "avic f900_700_500 ver_3.000300.rar"

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CAK7C9HA and after downloading it rename it to "avic f900_700_500 ver_3.000301.rar"

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RAGYEFBX and after downloading it rename it to "avic f900_700_500 ver_3.000302.rar"

( IMPORTANT: disregard what the downloaded files say: part1, 2...just do what i've written above )

- Extract the 3 to a single folder.

- This folder will say " My Flash Disk". Copy this folder to the first SD Card.

 

- Copy "testmode" folder into the first SD card as well.

 

- Insert SD Card to the F900BT SD Slot and then turn the car key on. The "testmode" will allow you to access Windows CE of your device. With this you can start exploring it.

- At Windows you should go to "Start" - > "Settings" - > "Control Panel" -> " Storage Settings ". Here you' ll see the disk structure of your device. You should Dismount "DSK1" and then click on "NEW" and name it "My Flash Disk". With this procedure, your previous " My Flash Disk" is clean ( I've done this because before that i couldn't erase all the files in it ).

 

- Copy all files inside first SD Card's folder "My Flash Disk" to your device "My Flash Disk". This will take a while ( 15 or more minutes ) so, probably, your car engine should be running.

 

- After all files are successfully copied, remove SD Card from your device SD slot and shut your car engine.

 

At this moment, your device still doesn't work.

 

- Download Pioneer's new firmware for this model here hXXp://213.244.172.244/files/support/avic_apl_upgrade/AVIC-F700900/09%20model/AVIC_F700BT_F900BT_CNSD100FM_VER_3020200.zip and extract it to your second SD Card.

 

- With the car key turned off, insert this second SD to your device SD Slot.

- Turn the key on ( this will take 10 or more minutes ), probably starting the engine and keep it running.

- The device will be updated automatically. DON'T TURN THE CAR KEY !!! Let the Update proceed itself to the end. This will look sometimes that is stalled but let it run. The F900BT will reboot itself and, after a minute or so, IT'S READY !!!!

:!:

 

THIS WORKED WITH MINE ! I DON'T TAKE ANY RESPONSABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MIGHT OCCUR IN YOURS !

 

ENJOY!

Hey man,i have a f700 unit from the USA.I live in Europe and so i thought i might give it a try and just follow your instruction.It all went ok but at the firmware update,it says "incorrect software is on sd/usb".So what do you suggest i would do next!?Thanks

Is it absolutely necessary to have two different SD cards? All I have is one 4GB card and I'd rather not go out and buy a new one if I don't need to...especially since I'm not 100% certain that this will solve my problem.

Thanks!

Is it absolutely necessary to have two different SD cards? All I have is one 4GB card and I'd rather not go out and buy a new one if I don't need to...especially since I'm not 100% certain that this will solve my problem.

 

Thanks!

Hi,

You can use just one SD card. The idea for using 2 was for preventing any mistakes...

is there a solution for that problem, for CANADA unit ? i can't believe that Pionner didnt made a recall for this problem... -.-

i have a us f900bt and i followed the steps exactly except for giving the new partition a name, shouldn't matter, and when i run the pioneer update it says file checking... incorrect software in sd/usb and stays at 0%

edit: i just realized this is for the European version not US/Canada. that was the issue, same procedure with US files worked great. thank you

I've had the same problem, the system was starting up. About 10 sec after starting up the system, it shuts down. It won't start up again. Finally after hours of suffering and searching over the internet, I found this MAJOR help !!!

I had some problems to convert the download from above, but within 2 hours my system works again !! Also my lay-out from the roadmap is changed. Perhaps this is done by the update from the fireware that Pioneer gave availible...

Anyway this was a great help for me !! Thank you !!

Cheers

Paul

woow thank u you rescued the life of my f900bt i was trying to bay a new model,now new look and more modes is possible,it works perfect for me,i went from version 2...to 3....but i need new maps and speed came for Europe,any one can help on this and thank u

Thankyou very much! worked spot on!

edit: i just realized this is for the European version not US/Canada. that was the issue, same procedure with US files worked great. thank you

Tried this and the system now boots but "system startup in progress" stays on screen and I can't access any of the map features. Any ideas? I'm using a mac if that makes any difference?

i have a us f900bt and i followed the steps exactly except for giving the new partition a name, shouldn't matter, and when i run the pioneer update it says file checking... incorrect software in sd/usb and stays at 0%

 

edit: i just realized this is for the European version not US/Canada. that was the issue, same procedure with US files worked great. thank you

Where did you get the US files?

Thanks

Nick

Nice!!

where are the U.S files for the second SD card

Hi

followed everything you said, on eu f700bt.

on extraction got the following messages

! C:\Robert\Downloads\avic f900_700_500 ver_3.000303.rar: The required volume is absent

! C:\Robert\Downloads\avic f900_700_500 ver_3.000302.rar: CRC failed in My Flash Disk\APL2\iGo\CONTENT\MAP\Italy.fbl. The file is corrupt

ignored that...

deleted everything in my flash (kept saying wasnt possible to make new my flash

ignored that...

got to upload then it was a red screen saying "wrong s/w" or something similar.

so, i'll try again - any ideas (want to go on hols next week but 8 hrs in the car w/o radio will lead to divorce)

err less errors when i rename as you said

so now got problem with update screen.

red background

says:

apl:3.000300 => 3.020200

data: 2.000100 => -.--------

map: 02.000200 => -.--------

ceimage: 6.1.7.0 => 6.2.2.8

file checking....

0%

[incorrect software is in SD/USB]

Question: do I need to wait longer or am i in trouble?

Where did you get the US files?

Thanks

Nick

@ws6nightcat: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell us where you got the US files? I've tried a full format and reinstall with 2.06, 2.08 and 3.0 all with no success. My unit still starts up and hangs at the splash screen. I need to have the full factory file setup so I can get it back working. Then I can update the firmware again.

Dear All,

 

This is my first post but it's going to be VERY IMPORTANT for those, like me, that had a bricked F900BT. My AVIC, after a couple of months working very well, stopped working: Starting up and a few seconds shutting down permanently...

 

I've spent hours reading here at AVIC411 and in other sites, getting more and more confused. I've got an backup image here ( without maps ) and my device worked and rebooted every 3 minutes...

 

The following procedure was partially got from an italian forum ( pioneernavgate.blogfree.net )but again, besides the italian language ( even with the aid of a online tranlator ), it was a little bit messy. The way i got my AVIC working was a lot more simple :

 

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED:

 

- Testmode v 2.3 ( you can find it here at AVIC411 )

- a first 2Gb SD card ( formmated in FAT 32 )

- a second 2 Gb SD Card ( formmated in FAT 32 )

 

- Download this: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3YBUDX0P and after downloading it rename it to "avic f900_700_500 ver_3.000300.rar"

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CAK7C9HA and after downloading it rename it to "avic f900_700_500 ver_3.000301.rar"

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RAGYEFBX and after downloading it rename it to "avic f900_700_500 ver_3.000302.rar"

( IMPORTANT: disregard what the downloaded files say: part1, 2...just do what i've written above )

- Extract the 3 to a single folder.

- This folder will say " My Flash Disk". Copy this folder to the first SD Card.

 

- Copy "testmode" folder into the first SD card as well.

 

- Insert SD Card to the F900BT SD Slot and then turn the car key on. The "testmode" will allow you to access Windows CE of your device. With this you can start exploring it.

- At Windows you should go to "Start" - > "Settings" - > "Control Panel" -> " Storage Settings ". Here you' ll see the disk structure of your device. You should Dismount "DSK1" and then click on "NEW" and name it "My Flash Disk". With this procedure, your previous " My Flash Disk" is clean ( I've done this because before that i couldn't erase all the files in it ).

 

- Copy all files inside first SD Card's folder "My Flash Disk" to your device "My Flash Disk". This will take a while ( 15 or more minutes ) so, probably, your car engine should be running.

 

- After all files are successfully copied, remove SD Card from your device SD slot and shut your car engine.

 

At this moment, your device still doesn't work.

 

- Download Pioneer's new firmware for this model here hXXp://213.244.172.244/files/support/avic_apl_upgrade/AVIC-F700900/09%20model/AVIC_F700BT_F900BT_CNSD100FM_VER_3020200.zip and extract it to your second SD Card.

 

- With the car key turned off, insert this second SD to your device SD Slot.

- Turn the key on ( this will take 10 or more minutes ), probably starting the engine and keep it running.

- The device will be updated automatically. DON'T TURN THE CAR KEY !!! Let the Update proceed itself to the end. This will look sometimes that is stalled but let it run. The F900BT will reboot itself and, after a minute or so, IT'S READY !!!!

:!:

 

THIS WORKED WITH MINE ! I DON'T TAKE ANY RESPONSABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MIGHT OCCUR IN YOURS !

 

ENJOY!

hi all UK user

I had a nightmare with my unit after having it for over a year, one evening after driving home and starting my van next day my unit wont start fully , keeps rebooting over and over i spent an entire night reading and one whole day trouble shooting till i stumbled on and tried the instructions and downloads that vitormvieira, posted on 07 February 2011 - 08:43 PM, and the firmware i downloaded from pioneer uk website : http://www.pioneer.eu/uk/support/software/AVIC-F900BT/index.html#download_1

File name : AVIC_F700BT_F900BT_CNSD100FM_VER_3020200.zip and hooray its up and running as fast lewis Hamilton , Maps perfect, new look and everything is looking all new

Thanks to vitormvieira

big thanks

Dear vitormvieira

I cannot honestly thank you enough for your post, i was having the reboot problem and was at my wits end, i followed your instructions and i have now got my AVIC F900BT back to normal and with a better update and maps

again thank you so very much

I just tried this method and I get stuck here:

- At Windows you should go to "Start" - > "Settings" - > "Control Panel" -> " Storage Settings ". Here you' ll see the disk structure of your device. You should Dismount "DSK1" and then click on "NEW" and name it "My Flash Disk". with This procedure, your previous " My Flash Disk" is clean ( I've done This because before that i couldn't erase all the files in it ).

I'm in the Storage (Manager) and I'm able to dismount the DSK1. If I then click on New and enter the name My Flash Disk and press enter it says it cant create the folder. Since I'm not able to create a folder it doesn't feel safe to even try and delete the currect one. Am I missing something here?