Well I can put the file in via hackmode no prob. Just that the update won't start.

anyone here with an original 130BT successfully upgraded to 140 via the file posted? Thx.

I can't tell if anyone has had success doing this on a x920BT or not, so I'm willing to try it. Only question is, do I stand the chance of permanently bricking my unit by doing so? I have the x920BT with the x930BT update installed. (I paid for it and installed it last year)

-Keith

kelkin, with any update, even official pioneer, there is always a remote chance that you could brick it. The difference with the official pioneer update is that you may hvae some support outlet if something goes wrong. With unofficial update, you have ZERO support from Pioneer. However, that chance is very low.

If you have updated x920->x930 then you should be ready to update. The only thing you might have trouble with is finding the right cardinfo.cif for your unit to recognize an update. At this point, many folks have successfully upgraded several different models (including an older z110bt). However, as I originally stated in the first post if you are not comfortable with testmode and a sufficiently technically savvy user, then this update is not ready for you.

We have already spent two pages of back and forth on this thread due to folks having issues because of not carefully following the instructions.

I've noted a few times in this thread that I've done this successfully. The original z140 files from the download work just fine. If your update isn't starting you are doing something incorrectly, or your SD card is bad.

anyone here with an original 130BT successfully upgraded to 140 via the file posted? Thx.

I've noted a few times in this thread that I've done this successfully. The original z140 files from the download work just fine. If your update isn't starting you are doing something incorrectly, or your SD card is bad.

Thanks mattaleao. So the original 130BT will upgrade perfectly with just 140 update zipfile.

I'm not exactly sure what is the issue at this point. I guess I will try reformatting the SD drive again. I can't imagine unzipping the 140 zip file to desktop, drag and drop the three files (two folders and the cardinfo) to SD root directly that I can do something "wrong".

I also used that same SD and put testmode hack on it and was able to load up hackmode just fine...so weird.

Anyhow will try again after work I guess.

I would suggest doing a full format FAT32 on the SD card, then doing unrar directly to the card. If that doesnt work, try using a different unrar program (like 7zip vs winzip vs unrar).

(also, what os and unarchiver are you using?)

A utility that might be useful for you folks is h2testw_1.4.

It's usually used to suss out those fake Chinese SD cards (that appear as say 32GB when it's really only 2GB, etc.), but works very well for verifying that your SD card is fully functional.

I always run h2testw and format it using SDformatter before doing an update.

@Joe7186 : Sorry if I missed this, but are you upgrading a Z110BT @ Z130BT --> Z140? That's what I hope to try this weekend.

hello guys:

I have read the whole things again and again, but I still don't get it. really not that good at this.

I have original 110 then updated to 120 and then to 130 now.

so I should do the testmode thing first? that's the most part I don't understand there.

can someone please re-post or re-organized a cleared steps for this?? I am sorry if this is too much to ask, but I really couldn't figure how to do this update. Had no problems with to 120 & 130.

and I agreed and wish this update can be like previous did, just pop the SD card with files and let it do its thing -

and of course, thank you all so much for the great jobs!!! by the way, does the chip in still live? I I will like to chip in some via paypal if it's still available. thank you again!

You must not have read the first statements. If you are not comfortable with testmode, this is not for you.

We do not yet have it in an automatic way -- I think we are close to that. So you can wait patiently, or if you need this right away, please visit pioneer website for the upgrade.

A more step-by-step procedure is as followed:

1) Download the 140 firmware/map file, Condi Hackmode zip file, RenewallFlib.dll file, etc..

2) Extract the Condi hackmode file to root of your SD card and put the patched RenewallFlib.dll file there too

3) Stick your SD card in your Pioneer unit..test mode should appears.

4) navigate to appropriate folder as described in post #1 here and delete that existing RenewallFlib.dlll file there...

5) navigate back to root of SD and copy that patched RenewallFlib.dll file then navigate back to the folder where you deleted the file and past the copied file there.

6) Do the same (step 4,5) for the PROG1 folder (assuming you just did 4,5 for the PROG0 folder).

You are now DONE with Test mode.

7) Extract the 140 firmware/map file onto your desktop.

8 ) Copy those extracted files to root of SD card (new card formatted card or delete the files you did on step 1-6). In the end you should have 1 file (CardInfo) and 2 folders. Size should be 3.6 gigs

9) You may need to replace the file to Card Info file with one that works (or just use original one if it works).

10) Stick that into your unit and upgrade away.. type any letters for password.

Heaven forbids....Step 7-10 is where I got stuck. When I plug in the SD..nothing happens..I swapped out the Cardinfo file and all...

Some recommended to reformat the SD card with 32 bits and extract teh 140 firmware/map zip file directly onto the card..I will do that tonight.

To Pionara:

I did read that part from the beginning. I guess the testmode is so new to me and the links are all over the places, I can't just get it right after I read so many times. I did try to put all the steps by myself and I think I failed so I asked, hope you don't mind, but I still really appreciate you and others have done for this, thank you!

To randomwalk101:

yes, this is what I need. just a sum up to guide me through it, thank you so much. I am working on it now and will report back once done updating, thank you so much, too!

If your upgrade doesn't start within 15 seconds of putting the SD card in the device, then you either have the wrong cardfile, or your SD card is busted.

Make sure your SD cards are fat32 format, and if you are still having trouble - please include your operating system and which program you are using to unzip the files.

A more step-by-step procedure is as followed:

 

1) Download the 140 firmware/map file, Condi Hackmode zip file, RenewallFlib.dll file, etc..

2) Extract the Condi hackmode file to root of your SD card and put the patched RenewallFlib.dll file there too

3) Stick your SD card in your Pioneer unit..test mode should appears.

4) navigate to appropriate folder as described in post #1 here and delete that existing RenewallFlib.dlll file there...

5) navigate back to root of SD and copy that patched RenewallFlib.dll file then navigate back to the folder where you deleted the file and past the copied file there.

6) Do the same (step 4,5) for the PROG1 folder (assuming you just did 4,5 for the PROG0 folder).

 

You are now DONE with Test mode.

 

7) Extract the 140 firmware/map file onto your desktop.

8 ) Copy those extracted files to root of SD card (new card formatted card or delete the files you did on step 1-6). In the end you should have 1 file (CardInfo) and 2 folders. Size should be 3.6 gigs

9) You may need to replace the file to Card Info file with one that works (or just use original one if it works).

10) Stick that into your unit and upgrade away.. type any letters for password.

 

Heaven forbids....Step 7-10 is where I got stuck. When I plug in the SD..nothing happens..I swapped out the Cardinfo file and all...

Some recommended to reformat the SD card with 32 bits and extract teh 140 firmware/map zip file directly onto the card..I will do that tonight.

Thanks for the step by step, but it's not working for me at all. I do steps 1&2 , and nothing at all happens when I put the card into my unit. Any ideas?

I know this is off topic, but upgraged from 110BT to the 140bh via pioneer upgrade i bought thru them..will we now have the andvance appradio feature.. i read it does but seem i cant navigate to it..i have a galaxy 3 and been reading in anther forum room about kill nanny app..will this work with this upgrade or is it just for the SPH-DA01 & SPH-DA100 models?

jackal, you probably want to start a new thread for your question

RenewalIFLib.dll - now its easier then ever

http://avic411.com/i...o-replacer-v10/

Good job there Condi

Good job there Condi

thats nothing, Pionara is the one, who made a goooood job

Has anyone tried this on a X920BT yet?

ok, with one of my buddy's help. we replaced the testmode's files, and insert the z140 updates, went flawless and in 30 mins, updated map/firmware and Bluetooth's, too!

thank you all so much. Can't wait for me to get off work so I can drive and see the difference from the map!!!

thanks again!!

randomwalk101 i got the update to work on my original z130 by using the z140 cardinfo.cif packaged into the file with the 2 folders. I would try redownloading them to a completely new location on your pc and extract again. If that doesnt work try another sdcard(cheap 4gig) formatted with fat32

Holy shat!!!! It worked. Just upgraded successfully. Going to test it now. Woot

Has anyone gotten advanced app mode to work with android phone??? if so what phone are using? and what steps did you take to get it up and running?

randomwalk101 did you redownload?