I just saw this on Pioneer's Website. Go out and get it if you don't have 3.001

NEW Free Firmware Update (Version 3.001) Available for

AVIC-Z130BT and AVIC-X930BT In-Dash Navigation Systems

June 22, 2011

Dear Valued Pioneer Customer:

We would like to inform you of the availability of a NEW free firmware update (version 3.001; released in

June 2011) for the Pioneer AVIC-Z130BT and AVIC-X930BT in-dash navigation systems.

This firmware update applies only to models sold in the United States.

This firmware update (version 3.001) contains improvements for Voice Recognition operation for the

AVIC-Z130BT and Aha Radio Hungry/Coffee content for the AVIC-Z130BT and AVIC-X930BT.

This notice explains how to obtain the free firmware update and how to determine if the update has already

been installed on an AVIC-Z130BT or AVIC-X930BT.

Even if you are not currently experiencing any issues with your AVIC-Z130BT or AVIC-X930BT in-dash

system, we still recommend that you install the free firmware update. Installation of the update should take

approximately ten minutes to complete.

HOW TO OBTAIN THE FREE FIRMWARE UPDATE:

Pioneer is offering the following four options for consumers to obtain the firmware update:

1. Download the update to a computer from here:

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/StaticFiles/PUSA/Files/CarFirmware/Z130BT_X930BT_FirmwareUpdate_3.001000.exe, and transfer it to an SD card for

insertion into the AVIC-Z130BT or AVIC-X930BT; OR

2. Order on-line an SD card containing the update by going to

http://parts.pioneerelectronics.com/avicfirmware; OR

3. Order an SD card containing the free update by calling Pioneer Customer Service toll free at 800-

421-1404 and then transferring to the Parts Order Department; OR

4. Arrange for the in-dash AVIC-Z130BT or AVIC-X930BT system to be shipped to Pioneer for

installation of the update by calling Pioneer Customer Service toll free at 800-421-1404 and then

transferring to the Warranty & Service Department.

HOW TO DETERMINE IF THE FIRMWARE UPDATE HAS ALREADY

BEEN INSTALLED:

To determine if the new firmware update has already been installed on an AVIC-Z130BT or AVIC-X930BT,

please power on the system and do the following:

1. Press the "HOME" button, then touch the "Settings" tab;

2. Touch the "System Settings" tab, then touch the "Service Information" tab;

3. Press and hold the top left corner of the “Service Information†screen;

4. The "Platform version" number and the "Application version" number are both displayed --please

look at the "Application Version" number, which is displayed on the second line; and

5. If the "Version" number is "3.000" or an earlier/smaller number, please install the new firmware

update. If the "Version" number is "3.001" or a later/larger number, the system has already been

updated with the new firmware.

QUESTIONS:

If you have any questions, please contact Pioneer Customer Service toll free at 800-421-1404.

Pioneer service representatives are available Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

(Eastern Time), except on holidays.

Sincerely,

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

has anyone tried to update the firmware on their units yet ? I have tried to do the update as per the instructions above which are also posted on the pioneer website, I have tried it using two different SD cards but nothing happens. any ideas ?

Brian

Make sure you pay special attention to items 3-5:

3. Press and hold the top left corner of the “Service Information†screen;

4. The "Platform version" number and the "Application version" number are both displayed --please

look at the "Application Version" number, which is displayed on the second line; and

5. If the "Version" number is "3.000" or an earlier/smaller number, please install the new firmware

update. If the "Version" number is "3.001" or a later/larger number, the system has already been

updated with the new firmware.

Also, make sure you unzip the download and only copy the 110 folder to the card. No other data should be on the card.

Make sure you pay special attention to items 3-5:

3. Press and hold the top left corner of the “Service Information†screen;

4. The "Platform version" number and the "Application version" number are both displayed --please

look at the "Application Version" number, which is displayed on the second line; and

5. If the "Version" number is "3.000" or an earlier/smaller number, please install the new firmware

update. If the "Version" number is "3.001" or a later/larger number, the system has already been

updated with the new firmware.

 

Also, make sure you unzip the download and only copy the 110 folder to the card. No other data should be on the card.

with all due respect i do read and speak perfect english lol. the directions were followed to a t as stated in the OP

I bought my HU from Canada . Will anyproblem if i install this update?

I bought my HU from Canada . Will anyproblem if i install this update?

I updated on Friday and have had no problems.

I have the Z110BT upgraded to the latest firmware, would this new firmware work on that since they are basically the same hardware or no?

If I upgrade to the 3.001 firmware will it mess up my bypass?

I updated on Friday and have had no problems.

Thanks you!

I have the Z110BT upgraded to the latest firmware, would this new firmware work on that since they are basically the same hardware or no?

Any thoughts guys? I apologize if this has been gone over before.

Any thoughts guys? I apologize if this has been gone over before.

I'd wait until the 130 update is out. The 130 firmware update to actual 130's may not be a full update and may only update certain items and folders in the 130 firmware. You could really screw up your 110 by trying to load that firmware even though most likely it will not allow the update.

If I upgrade to the 3.001 firmware will it mess up my bypass?

No, I did the update and didn't impact the bypass in any way.

I wish they'd add a text scrolling feature so long Album / Artist / Song names automatically scroll so you can see the whole thing.

I'd wait until the 130 update is out. The 130 firmware update to actual 130's may not be a full update and may only update certain items and folders in the 130 firmware. You could really screw up your 110 by trying to load that firmware even though most likely it will not allow the update.

Just to agree with this, when I had the 120 unit for 2 weeks before replacing it with the 130, inserting an SD card didn't require a reboot. So I was surprised that when I got the 130, it required a reboot after inserting an SD. The biggest change I've noticed after the firmware update is that the 130 no longer requires a reboot. So with this example, the firmware update is clearly only applicable to the 130.

I would definitely wait until you have the software upgrade to the 130 before applying this firmware update.

Cheers

Tamir

But the question remains: is the 130 firmware update a full update. Anyway to confirm that?

But the question remains: is the 130 firmware update a full update. Anyway to confirm that?

Well lets see, the Z120 Upgrade (a full update, in other words), was about 3.6 GB. This 3.001 "Update" is 68 MB (after extraction from the compressed archive. Download and extract it yourself, if you are that interested. There' s not much there. There' s 105 files, most of them only a few 100K. A full release would be thousands of files, some of which would be several 100MB. There's also no map data..

Well lets see, the Z120 Upgrade (a full update, in other words), was about 3.6 GB. This 3.001 "Update" is 68 MB (after extraction from the compressed archive. Download and extract it yourself, if you are that interested. There' s not much there. There' s 105 files, most of them only a few 100K. A full release would be thousands of files, some of which would be several 100MB. There's also no map data..

Is this an update for 120 to 130? The OP says update for 130...

130 only.

has anyone tried to update the firmware on their units yet ? I have tried to do the update as per the instructions above which are also posted on the pioneer website, I have tried it using two different SD cards but nothing happens. any ideas ?

 

Brian

I also followed the DL and install instruction to a T and even tho the update starts and seems to progress I then get the message that the information did not update and then re starts the update process all over again. I copied the AZ110 files to a new SD 4G card.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Is this an update for 120 to 130? The OP says update for 130...

The question I answered was asking if this (3.001) was a full update. I used the z120 upgrade as an example of the expected size of a full update. Sorry if that wasn't clear.

Is this an update for 120 to 130? The OP says update for 130...

I think the confusion lies in the difference between an "UPDATE" and an "UPGRADE", as the two terms are not synonymous.

An "UPDATE" may include one, or more, tweaks to an existing platform (i.e. improvement in Bluetooth functionality and Voice Recognition, or apply bug fixes).

An "UPGRADE" is a revamp of the entire interface of the system (i.e. Z110 -> Z120). This method requires an overhaul of the entire package, and the install usually includes relatively large memory cards (4GB or greater).

Pioneer's recent release is an "UPDATE" to the existing Z130 firmware; here is what it addresses:

"This firmware update (version 3.001) contains improvements for Voice Recognition operation for the

AVIC-Z130BT and Aha Radio Hungry/Coffee content for the AVIC-Z130BT and AVIC-X930BT."

I hope this helps others with their understanding of the topic.

Sup people. Sorry for the mega long post but hey...

I am looking at purchasing a Z130BT. However...

I have a question regarding firmware between the AVIC Z130BT and the AVIC F30BT (Australia UK version)

http://www.pioneer.com.au/au/products/25/111/241/AVIC-F30BT/index.html

this f30bt retails for quiet a bit more here, which is BS in my opinion.

I undersand that there are different region codes and US radio frequencies. Possibly other regional differences i am unaware of... Any one have any to share?

Are there siginificant differences between the UK and Australian region systems?

the firmware file for the american market one (AVIC-Z130BT Firmware Update Version 3.001)

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/ephox/StaticFiles/PUSA/Files/Car-Firmware/Z130BT_X930BT_FirmwareUpdate_3.001000.exe

there are no listed firware updates on the australian site till today

http://www.pioneer.com.au/au/support/software/AVIC-F30BT/index.html

also no firware updates listed on the UK site either. Just a bunch of weird navigation and unlocking upgrade stuff.

http://www.pioneer.eu/uk/products/25/111/AVIC-F30BT/media.html

I did somewhere here briefly that region codes can be bypassed/made region free. Also some dude in brazil getting brazil maps going on a unit (F30BT). These are my primary mod concerns, DVD and GPS. Will dig up some more. Anyone got a link? Anyone done it and use in other regions? How's it working for you?

If the firmware for the australian f30bt does come available if it would suit the hardware of the z130bt and straighten out any regional differences?

How does the radio system differ? How does the tuner function on the Z130BT? EG. Fm radio from 87.50 to 107.90 (or whaterver ir is at the top) in increments of 0.05? I had

previous issues with a chinese built unit (Witson) with a TV tuner that sits just outside the exact frequency for the australian (PAL) so pic is not good at all.

Although i barely ever listen to the radio, i'd hate to get stuck with the same issue if i ever want to use FM/AM (perhaps if aliens invade and i need to listen to directions during evacuation mayhem scenario).

if you guys have a clue on these, your help would be much appreciated. I'd like to know if the save in $$ is worth the hassle, and if the hassle-mission is even actually possible or not.

Sup people. Sorry for the mega long post but hey...

 

I am looking at purchasing a Z130BT. However...

 

I have a question regarding firmware between the AVIC Z130BT and the AVIC F30BT (Australia UK version)

http://www.pioneer.c...30BT/index.html

 

this f30bt retails for quiet a bit more here, which is BS in my opinion.

 

I undersand that there are different region codes and US radio frequencies. Possibly other regional differences i am unaware of... Any one have any to share?

 

Are there siginificant differences between the UK and Australian region systems?

 

the firmware file for the american market one (AVIC-Z130BT Firmware Update Version 3.001)

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/ephox/StaticFiles/PUSA/Files/Car-Firmware/Z130BT_X930BT_FirmwareUpdate_3.001000.exe

 

there are no listed firware updates on the australian site till today

http://www.pioneer.c...30BT/index.html

 

also no firware updates listed on the UK site either. Just a bunch of weird navigation and unlocking upgrade stuff.

http://www.pioneer.e...30BT/media.html

 

I did somewhere here briefly that region codes can be bypassed/made region free. Also some dude in brazil getting brazil maps going on a unit (F30BT). These are my primary mod concerns, DVD and GPS. Will dig up some more. Anyone got a link? Anyone done it and use in other regions? How's it working for you?

 

If the firmware for the australian f30bt does come available if it would suit the hardware of the z130bt and straighten out any regional differences?

 

How does the radio system differ? How does the tuner function on the Z130BT? EG. Fm radio from 87.50 to 107.90 (or whaterver ir is at the top) in increments of 0.05? I had

previous issues with a chinese built unit (Witson) with a TV tuner that sits just outside the exact frequency for the australian (PAL) so pic is not good at all.

 

Although i barely ever listen to the radio, i'd hate to get stuck with the same issue if i ever want to use FM/AM (perhaps if aliens invade and i need to listen to directions during evacuation mayhem scenario).

 

if you guys have a clue on these, your help would be much appreciated. I'd like to know if the save in $$ is worth the hassle, and if the hassle-mission is even actually possible or not.

Hey mozeca look yours PMS please! fala mozeca olha as tuas mensagens privadas!

...Also some dude in brazil getting brazil maps going on a unit (F30BT)...

Dude's name is Ciroalbano (AKA suci). He claims he managed successfully run map from F220 on his European F920.

I folowed his lead and got partial success of putting Australian map from F310BT on my US X930BT. Map is working but it turns red when i scale closer then 500m. and search is not working.

I know this thread has been dead for a while, but ...

Has anyone figured out why the firmware update is not performing "as advertised" - install SD, close, and wait? I just got a Z130BT and tried the update - my unit currently has 3.000, so it's eligible. I put the SD in, close the face, and nothing happens.

What did the prior posters mean by "reboot"? Turn car off/on, ???

Thanks to everyone!

PS: I hope this speeds up booting! Yikes Doesn't seem to finish that before I arrive at my destination! LOL (sort of).