Either way will work.

thanks

This is from a post above, and my question is can I use this to just update the maps in my Z120, I don't want to update the program to a Z130 just want to update the maps?

To update maps, Assuming you are in the US, download this torrent, " http://thepiratebay....M_US_CAN_UPDATE " Extract the .rar. You will have two folders called " SD1 " " and SD1 ". Open the " SD1 " folder and copy the contents, 2 folders and 1 file, onto a blank SD card. Insert the SD card into your 120. You will be asked for a password, type in " PASSWORDPASSWORD ", then let the unit update. This will take around 15 min. This will update maps and apps. Remove the SD card. Clear the SD card and open the folder " SD2 " copy the folder called " FIRMWARE ", to your SD card. Insert the SD card into your 120 and let the unit update. This will update the Bluetooth. Remove the SD card. That should be it if I didn't forget anything.

I did the first step after reading the Z110 upgrade post and what I get is "upgrade failed" and it keeps looping until I hold the eject button down. I am already at the latest update level, so is there a way to force the update? I assume that's my problem.

 

Any ideas?

 

Thanks!

This is exactly the same problem I am having. My history: Z110 updated to Z120 last summer. Was at Platform 2.0, App 2.002, Ver 2.0, BT 3.11. Updated using Pioneers's update and am now at App 2.003. Tried different sd cards, off different computers, and still in the loop as quoted above.

Ideas? Thanks for the help

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So I am a dumbass, had copied the files both into the root directory. Put them in the right ones and it worked like a champ.

People,

I'm really trying to decipher all of the information in this thread. I believe there's a lot of confusion here because there are Z110 owners who need to update to 120 software first. I have a Z120BT and I want to upgrade it to 130 software and the latest maps. Here's what I understand:

In order to upgrade Z120 software to version 130 I may need the following:

1) AVICZ110.zip (contains 2.003 firmware update) from the link http://ds1.downloadt...IC/AVICZ110.zip

2) AVICZ110BT-2.004.zip (contains 2.004 firmware update) from the link http://avic411.com/i...attach_id=14748

I'm not clear on if I need this:

3) CNSD110-FM-SD2-Firmware.zip from the link http://avic411.com/i...attach_id=14919

Then in order to update the maps I need the big torrent file:

http://thepiratebay....M_US_CAN_UPDATE

Can someone please clarify some of this? I understand it should be hard but I think a lot of information is getting cluttered here. I don't know who to believe.

On top of that, what is up with this quote "You will have two folders called " SD1 " " and SD1 ". Open the " SD1 " folder and copy the contents, 2 folders and 1 file, onto a blank SD card."?

Why are there two "SD1" folders? Is that a typo?

Yeah, that's about right. You don't really need to install 2.003. Just patch it with the 2.004 files & then install.

After that install CNSD210-FM from wherever you can find it . I can't vouch for that torrent on Pirate's Bay.

Yes, the second SD1 is a typo. I thought this was all pretty clear in the initial instructions. It got cluttered up mostly by non-detail oriented people having problems understanding the instructions.

And after I made my post I checked my Z120BT software version and it read 02.000

Thanks RonS for clearing that up.

One more question:

Is the patch for 2.004 a cracked software? Which one of the files is actually cracked intended to bypass pioneer security?

And after I made my post I checked my Z120BT software version and it read 02.000

Thanks RonS for clearing that up.

 

One more question:

Is the patch for 2.004 a cracked software? Which one of the files is actually cracked intended to bypass pioneer security?

I don't remember which files do what. ShortFuse wrote a few posts explaning how he did it (initially with the Z110 upgrade CNSD110-FM). If you are that interested, happy hunting! I believe the two ShortFuse files that replace the 2.003 files (of the same name in there corresponding folders) - one changed the version # to v2.004 and the other bypasses the unique password validation on the next upgrade.

AFA running 2.000, are you sure you are looking at the hidden screen? You might actually be at v2.003. Doesn't matter, just download 2.003. Don't need to install it 1st. Just patch it and install 2.004.

Wow, that was the most stressful update ever! In the middle of the SD1 update I ran into "Incorrect SD card" error many times. I tried reinserting the card but after going up another 1% the error would show again. I did find a solution however. I think the problem was my super huge (32GB) and speedy (Class 10) SanDisk SD card. the head unit couldn't handle all of that speed. =) Without ever turning off the car or radio, I went back inside and found an older 4GB SanDisk SD card. After transferring the necessary SD1 files over, the update finished no problem. Also using the same card I updated the bluetooth firmware from 3.11 to 3.22 with the SD2 files.

Just a note about the SD2 update part; I had to go to the bluetooth menu and then select Firmware Update from the end of the list of options. This process took about 10 min and had no progress bar. So remember that the unit doesn't boot in any sort of update mode before applying the bluetooth update.

Once again this was very stressful. Double check that your files unzip/unrar with 0 errors and be sure to use a 4GB SD card!

AFA running 2.000, are you sure you are looking at the hidden screen? You might actually be at v2.003. Doesn't matter, just download 2.003. Don't need to install it 1st. Just patch it and install 2.004.

@RonS, Sorry I didn't know about the hidden screen before. I actually found it from another forum and checked my software; it showed 2.004

Looks like my order of operations was correct.

I didn't notice any significant performance increase after the software update. I did notice some new app icons like the Aha Radio, Pandora, Street View, etc.

A new function I think is when I go into reverse to use the backup camera, the audio cuts out. I guess that's a plus. Anyone else notice this?

I can't believe that Pioneer Electronics has a new 140BH coming out.... why do I even bother with updating my old crappy 120BT. Hahaha

Anyways, RonS thanks a lot for the help! You rock man!

Ok so I have the Z120BT. I updated from the 2.000 to 2.003 when it first came out. Now I'm trying to install the cnsd-210FM update. I downloaded everything and extracted it and put it on my SD card. It asks if I want to install update I click "Yes" then I type "PASSWORDPASSWORD" when asked but it keeps asking me "retype password?" What am I doing wrong??

please help me

What am I doing wrong??

Install 2.004.

where can i download this update.. i tried that link for pirate bay,... it wont work... i am running 2.04

To get around the password,

Download the official firmware from Pioneer, Download AVIC-Z120BT Firmware Update Version 2.003

Then download the firmware hack, AVICZ110BT-2.004.zip (25.75K)

Extract both .ZIP files. You will now have one folder called " AVICZ110 " this is the official update, and you will have two files " EU090APL.VER " and " RenewalIFLib.dll ".

Cut the " EU090APL.VER " file and past into the " AVICZ110 " folder replacing the original file. Now cut the " RenewalIFLib.dll " and paste into " AVICZ110/APL " folder, again replacing the original file.

Copy the " AVICZ110 folder to the root of you SD card.

Insert the SD card into your 120 and let the unit update.

 

To update maps,

Assuming you are in the US, download this torrent, " http://thepiratebay....M_US_CAN_UPDATE "

Extract the .rar. You will have two folders called " SD1 " " and SD1 ". Open the " SD1 " folder and copy the contents, 2 folders and 1 file, onto a blank SD card.

Insert the SD card into your 120. You will be asked for a password, type in " PASSWORDPASSWORD ", then let the unit update. This will take around 15 min. This will update maps and apps. Remove the SD card.

Clear the SD card and open the folder " SD2 " copy the folder called " FIRMWARE ", to your SD card.

Insert the SD card into your 120 and let the unit update. This will update the Bluetooth. Remove the SD card.

 

That should be it if I didn't forget anything.

My z120BT was previously updated to 2.003 firmware from Pioneer. I want to upgrade to the z130BT Do I follow these directions exactly? It sounds like these are for people who are at 2.000 and want to upgrade to the z130. Please clarify before I start. Thanks!

Hey I'm new to the forum. I'm trying to upgrade to the CNSD-21FM on my 120bt. i've downloaded the 2.004 hack and followed the instructions posted to a t. the head unit will run the update and get to 100% then it says update failed and will run the update again with the same result..Noticed someone else had the same problem. Has anyone figured out what the problem is? My head unit was already updated to version 2.003 before trying to run it with the hack. thanks in advance

If you have that the 2.004 (hack) update goes to 100% And than says that it's failt, you don't put the 2 crackt files in the root of the sd card. One goes in the root and the other in PRG

Made it to the hacked 2.004 fine, but the SD1 update didn't work (just sits there). Currently my unit is in a locked state (lost power, stupid me put a password on it and forgot it), and I was told of success stories with a Z130bt upgrade that the upgrade bypasses the security and the unit can be unlocked.

I used the same card that worked for reading mp3 and avi files when the unit was functional, and did the first upgrade flawlessly. Any clue? Should I be pressing any buttons on boot?

Made it to the hacked 2.004 fine, but the SD1 update didn't work (just sits there). Currently my unit is in a locked state (lost power, stupid me put a password on it and forgot it), and I was told of success stories with a Z130bt upgrade that the upgrade bypasses the security and the unit can be unlocked.

 

I used the same card that worked for reading mp3 and avi files when the unit was functional, and did the first upgrade flawlessly. Any clue? Should I be pressing any buttons on boot?

First, to get the SD card out - with the ignition off, hold (and continue to hold) the eject button. Turn the ignition to ACC and continue holding eject for about 5 seconds, then release the eject button.

Next. see this post/thread on how to find the password

http://avic411.com/i..._45#entry259263

Since your upgrade failed, it isn't clear what state yout unit is in. Try removing the SD and restarting the unit with the ignition key.

BTW, why are you upgrading with old software? I'd use CNSD310FM for the latest maps/features:

http://avic411.com/index.php?/topic/35230-2012-uscan-maps-cnsd-310fmuc-upgrade-updated-to-supereasymethod-beta/

Thanks, RonS. You saved my HU and the direction on to the correct update was also awesome.

This link is dead, any mirrors?

Download the official firmware from Pioneer, Download AVIC-Z120BT Firmware Update Version 2.003

Go to Pioneer's website.

Select Support.

Under Car, select GPS Navigation.

At ths top of the list, there is a button saying "View Previous Models".

Scroll down to the Z120BT

Select the link for the Firmware Update. (2.003)

There you go....

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/GPS-Navigation/AVIC-Z120BT?tab=firmware

Ian

Thanks just got my z120bt off a friend who was in a bind downloaded and installed da updates and its workin like a champ had to keep tryin to load da bluetooth update tho and finally it took u gotta keep tryin to turn on da bluetooth and hitin da fimware update til u see update fimware under da verson number i also opened da sp2 folder and copied da 3 files onto da sd card along with da same fimware file not sure if thats what made the difference but hey whateva works ....thanks again lovin this radio compaired to da avic n1 i had 

im too confused to try this. i need it done tho.

Thank you guys for this threat on here. I bought a Z120BT from craigslist really cheap and pretty much figured that there had to be something wrong with it.
I installed it  and the only thing that worked was the radio. All the settings were grayed our except for the option to reset settings to default. I did this and the grayed out settings cleared up and I was able to play CDs, but no video from SD or DVDs. Also, the Bluetooth feature was grayed out except for the Bluetooth Firmware Update feature. I downloaded the Pioneer FIrmware update but nothing would happen. During one of the times I restarted it I noticed at the lower section of the Pioneer logo that the copyright was 2001-2010 so at this point I knew is that someone had already tried hacking it and updating the Nav info on it. I downloaded that hack and uploaded the Bluetooth Firmware into an SD card, put it in and the update feature now gave me the option to actually update. Ran the update and walla!! My Z120BT now works great.
Thanks everyone for all the info posted on here. Helped me a lot.