Just did it on my X930BT without a single hiccup

Downloaded the update via torrent and unzipped it's contents into a folder. Downloaded the updated VERINFO.DAT file and put it in the \Update directory of the unzipped files, replacing the previous file in the folder. Then placed the 3 files on the SD car; FIRMWARE folder, Update folder, and CARDINFO.cif

Powered the unit up, popped in the SD card, and within about 5 seconds it picked it up and asked to start the update.

That update process took about 20 minutes

Once that's done the unit reboots and finishes updating

After that, you're greeted with language setup options

Once that's done, the update is complete!

By the way, if you're using a custom start up splash screen (as I am), you will not see any 2012 Pioneer splash screen for confirmation, because you're custom one is still going to show, so don't freak out when that doesn't show up upon the unit rebooting, lol.

After you go through the language setup, it's going to ask to do the update again. If you don't want to sit there for another 20 minutes, hit no...

To update the bluetooth firmware, go into your settings menu

Go into the bluetooth settings menu, and scroll to the bottom where you'll find the firmware update option

Press it and it'll show you your current firmware and under that will be the option to update it

Once that's pressed, you're prompted with one more confirmation of the update showing you version info of what you're currently running and what's going to be installed

Hit yes and wait for it to update; takes about 3 or 4 minutes to complete

Once that's done, you'll have the new app connection option for bluetooth or wired connection

Pair to your Android phone (which you will have to do over again since you updated the bluetooth firmware which erased any stored phones) and you'll get a new list of options in you sources!

And for final proof of the successful update

Thanks for all the info and help everyone has given; this forum rocks!

I, too, had a very successful update. Pionara's info in post #1 is flawless. Amazing! Thank you!!!

Tom

Thanks to pionara, everything worked great! Just as said be sure BT is on when updating it, reboot if needed.

x920bt btw.

UPDATE: I have found a super easy method to install. No testmode, no hacked dlls, etc.

 

1. get the update and put it on an SD card (like below) so that the SD card has Cardinfo.cif, Update, Firmware folders at the top (root) level of the sd card.

2. replace the file on sd card: \Update\VERINFO.DAT with this one:

 

3. if you have Z110, Z120, or X920 (not needed for Z130 or X930): Replace the Cardinfo.cif on the SD card with this one that is inside this zip:

cardinfo.dat.zip

4. insert SD card into unit (make sure you have good power to your vehicle - running, battery charger, etc)... it should ask to upgrade and reboot... no password needed. Will take about 30 mins. After it has completed update it will restart and go through initial settings like voice, etc. It should reboot and you should see 2012 splash screen. After the unit reboots, it may ask you if you want to update again but choose NO (provided update went ok and you have 2012 splash screen which means it updated.)

5. update your bluetooth firmware (to 3.24) in the bluetooth settings menu

 

please report your success on this thread. If you have problems, make sure you note your current model and version.

 

update: IAmSuperBleeder posted a nice step-by-step with photos: #301

 

- applies to x930bt, x920, z110, z120, or z130 US/CAN models. This is for CNSD-310FM/UC- UC means US/Can. No EU updates or other regions yet. The procedure should be the same for F10,20,30 and F920, F930 as soon as there is a Euro version available.

For Euro (EU5) update here: http://avic411.com/i...eu-2012-update/

 

update: torrent of the full update image posted here: #204

 

after upgrade:

service information screen. hold top left for detailed info:

Platform version: 4.000

Application version: 4.010

Version: 4.000

.....

Bluetooth firmware version: 3.24

 

if you like the new version/maps, please do yourself a favor and go pay for it.

Note: it is up to you to legally obtain the update files. I have provided an alternate method of installation that does not require a password for those folks with legally obtained software.

Have Z130BT with 3.001. Followed these instructions to the letter. No Problem. Worked perfectly. Thanks!

Good evening all,

I installed this on my AVIC-Z130BT, followed the instructions on post number 1 to the "T" and it worked like a champ. Thanks to all who put there hard earned sweat and tears into this, your hard work is GREATLY appreciated!

Z130BT here ver. 3.001

Followed the steps on post #1 and everything was flowless, not even password.

Used 16GB micro sdHC class 2 card, formatted on FAT32.

It took 25min to update to z140 and 7min to do the bluetooth.

Thanks everyone who made this so easy

x930bt update success , with all the detail provided it was easy ! especially after i figured out how to download a torrent file (torch) and then find a program to unzip it (rar free extract frog)

thankyou everybody !!

I used the torrent as well and updated with great success. Thanks so much for everyone's hard work on this!

Thanks for all that was involved in putting in your own time on getting this put out. I just updated my x930bt and it was a successful update. Passed with flying colors! Thanks again to everybody.

did my z120 and all went well .thanks you..... now i can stream pandora .....thanks everybody

Ok I've been trying this for a few hours...I have an x930BT and have had it updated to 3.001 for quite some time. Trying to do the supereasymethod update but I keep getting the "an error occurred and the update failed" with a retry button after the first part of the install gets to 100%. I downloaded the update from the reposted link that someone posted on the original update thread. I'm downloading the torrent version now to try that but here's what I've done so far:

Switched SD cards (was using a SanDisk 32gb, switched to a different brand 16GB sd)

Was doing this on my mac, so I switched to a VM, re-unzipped the file using the VM and put it on the 16gb SD. Same result

Switched to the 32GB again, unzipped through VM, no dice.

I've ensured that the files are copied to the root of the SD card (2 folders and one file) each time.

My method was to unzip the RAR to the SD card, then copy the files from the Z140 files folder into the root, then get rid of that folder once they're copied over, so only the 3 files remain.

I've also copied the patched VERINFO.dat over as instructed for each try, as well.

Nothing is working. When I restart the unit, it will not do anything, but will say it cannot continue without an SD card. So at this point, I'm stuck with a unit that won't do anything. Your help is greatly appreciated!

I also tried to install Hackmode v2 but could not get it to run, either (just to see if I could get the unit running). I was able to open v1.4, though.

The only thing I can do with it right now is use testmode to copy and paste things...can't get it to even recognize the update sd card.

Update: copied over the backed up PRG file and was able to get back to where I can install the update...also got a 2012 splash screen on startup, but it still says I can't continue without an SD card and then the update still fails at 99%.

Anyone? I'm at a loss.

Could be the unzip program you're using. I used WinRAR 3.62 (an old but reliable version). Problem coould be the Mac. Can you find a PC?

I'd try formating the SD, extracting CNSD310-FM to your hard drive, then selecting and dragging {Update(folder), Firmware (folder), and Cardinfo.cif} to the root of the SD.

I have a VM, which is essentially the same thing...but I could try my old PC I guess...I've done the drag and drop thing in my VM, as well. I'm loading it onto a usb drive right now to try that, instead....but that's the last thing I can think of. Thanks for responding!

Oh and I'm using WinRAR 3.71

I just re-formatted the SD and tried without luck. tried all forms of copy and unzip with no luck. Could not get it to pick up my usb drive...not sure what to do there. I've literally run out of options that I know what to do at this point. Any help is appreciated!

I just re-formatted the SD and tried without luck. tried all forms of copy and unzip with no luck. Could not get it to pick up my usb drive...not sure what to do there. I've literally run out of options that I know what to do at this point. Any help is appreciated!

http://avic411.com/index.php?/topic/35230-2012-uscan-maps-cnsd-310fmuc-upgrade-updated-to-supereasymethod-beta/page__view__findpost__p__258782

Sounds like you are partially updated, so I'm not sure what will happen. But maybe you can restart your upgrade.

Checked that...was absolutely able to get it to boot into regular mode after deleting that file. Thanks for that! Now I at least know how to get it operational.

Update: I tried the update again with a freshly formatted SD card, still no luck. Same failure at 99%.

I started digging deeper, and checking into the old method, I opened my original RenewallFLib.dll in a hex editor and it hadn't been edited by autoreplace. I manually edited it and am going to shoot it over again now and retry the update to see if that maybe fixes it. Will get back to you shortly

Ok did that and was getting a "Program Start Error" on startup....wouldn't recognize SD cards again. Reloaded the original RenewallFLib.dll from PRG1 and it boots fine now. Getting a 2012 splash screen, but everything else is still on the old 3.0 firmware, and says version 3.0001. Not sure what else to do here...I've done all I know how. Is it possible that somehow both versions of the update I downloaded were corrupted somehow? I compared the MD5s and they are identical...but that's really the only thing I have left to check?

Update: Was able to manually edit and successfully copy the modified RenewallFLib.dll over to the unit, and it accepted it, and still functions. Put the update SD card in and it recognized it. Update failed. I quit....

Anyone else have any ideas?

Thanks to everyone who work on this, It work without any problems....

Now I just got to get my Pandora to work in bluetooth app mode. Just wont connect. I have a Iphone 4.

Thanks to everyone who work on this, It work without any problems....

Now I just got to get my Pandora to work in bluetooth app mode. Just wont connect. I have a Iphone 4.

If you are using BT instead of the wired connection, you need to set App Connection in AV System Settings to BT (wired is default).

I've never had an issue with the great work posted here, and have been successful in upgrading my 110 to 120 then to 130. However tonight I'm at a loss. I believe I'm successful in upgrading to 140, but I'm stuck in a bootloop of sorts. I first did Condi's RenewallFLib loader, that went off without a hitch. Next I did the upgrade, and all went well getting to 100% and a reboot. The unit warned me it was doing the update. A few minutes later it restarted and I was presented with the language screen, but then the unit immediately rebooted back to my custom boot screen. After that, I saw the language screen again, then another reboot. I was able to select English as my language, then you guessed it, another reboot. I could then select the English voice, then another reboot. If I'm fast enough, I can get into the map, settings etc, but then it just reboots itself again. I reread the instructions, realized I hadn't replaced the VERINFO.DAT file, so did that and tried again. Unfortunately I'm still stuck in the bootloop. I searched for restart/reboot and didn't see that anyone else had posted this issue. Any ideas on what might have gone wrong?

Unfortunately I'm still stuck in the bootloop. I searched for restart/reboot and didn't see that anyone else had posted this issue. Any ideas on what might have gone wrong?

First thing I'd try is a cold boot - disconnecting the battery.

I know this is off topic, but check this LINK. This thread was made for averyone's benefit, but someone took it too far.

Again, this thread is awesome

First thing I'd try is a cold boot - disconnecting the battery.

Well a quick battery pull did nothing. Of course the units internal memory retained all the settings and it's still stuck in a bootloop. I did manage to get into the settings menu and reset to factory defaults, but that didn't help. I was also able to get to XM and can verify that works, and when it reboots I loose audio for just about a second before it comes back on. So it's not like it's fully shutting down. I'll try disconnecting the battery for a longer period, but I have a feeling that's not going to make any difference. Any other idea's?