Hi All,
When I try to open the guide from google I get the message error topic does not exist..
Is there a reason for this?
I've found what I think is the correct software if this helps anyone..
Can someone help me with the correct method?
Thanks!
http://www.mediafire.com/?fk177j7sk65d5pd
never mind.... read me was in the downloaded files 
and can confirm it working on my AVIC-F900BT - no more stupid bootloop 
Hello adamleerusse:
How do you join these splitted files?
you don't need to join, I used universal extractor
Hello adamleerusse:
How do you join these splitted files?
these are 7zip files and need to be opened using 7Zip, in case that wasn't known.
Just downloading now. Can you give me a clue as to what this does?
I saw on a torrent that it'll allow iGO8 maps to be used too (if its the same download)?
Is this for the US version or another country?
Is this for the US version or another country?
It's whatever maps you put on it.
Also, wanted to say thanks to the OP. Worked great on my F90BT with Navteq US 2012 Q3. Seems much to be peppier than 3.x, music stars playing faster, and it switches to backup cam faster.
As a side note: wth happened to post counts? I'm a new member.......from 2009 lol.
I did this today on my F900BT, I was on version 3.021000, followed this and all working great, found some new maps and dropped them into the relevant folders, all is good.
Only thing I didn't do was bother with the wince upgrade, as I looked at my wince for 3.021000 and its the same as in 4.001000. So left it alone.
It's whatever maps you put on it.
I'm sorry but it's not like that in reality and Mahorney's question is a valid one. There is a BIG difference between US and EUROPE systems and firmwares. US radio stations are locked to odd numbers but European stations work on both odd and even numbers. This means if I was to add a US software on my European F900BT I would lose half of my stations.
Can I ask again whether this update is a US or European version. Many thanks.
Anyone have 2013 maps that I can include with this version for the US?
Could I use these steps to upgrade the firmware only? Leaving maps alone?
Am stuck on the old 2.009 version as Pioneer have stopped selling the CNSD-100FM or 200FM so can't find any other way to upgrade to latest firmware ....
To download the firmware only you should be able to download it from the Pioneer website (I think)
1. Download WinCE 6
2. Install WinCE 6
3. Download Firmware 3.xx (Depends in which region/country you're in)
4. Install the latest firmware 3.xx & enjoy
5. No need to update the maps but you can do them quite easily & you'll be quite pleased with the end result
To download the firmware only you should be able to download it from the Pioneer website (I think)
1. Download WinCE 6
2. Install WinCE 6
3. Download Firmware 3.xx (Depends in which region/country you're in)
4. Install the latest firmware 3.xx & enjoy
5. No need to update the maps but you can do them quite easily & you'll be quite pleased with the end result
Where would I download WinCE6 and Firmware 3.xx? Can not find a working link anywhere on here. Mind sending it to me or something? I can add you to my dropbox or something. Thanks in advanced. This old f7010bt is driving me nuts on 2.xxx
the links on here are valid. but the USA blocks access to alot of the links..
try passing your traffic through a Proxy from germnay
Hi there.
I've been following this topic, and searching others. I have a Pioneer AVIC-F9220BT that was given to me. Firstly, the BT has stopped, and I only have ---'s for BT firmware version, but know thats due to a borked BT chip, I've found that already but also haven't found a later bt version to try and reflash with.
Secondly the maps are the original version, and the firmware is 02.0000. I've never played with this type of kit before so am learning. Are there some nice instructions somewhere to follow to update to this hybrid version? I've download and extracted the files, but am a little confused what to do with wince. I've found latest UK maps for igo, so am all set and want to play,
Can anyone help me at all? Many thanks =D
Just download the 4.0 files from wherever (piratebay)...
Get a set of maps (you can use the old maps or update them).
Put the maps, POIs, DEMs, in the respective /ap2/iGo/content files...
Put all the (updated with maps) files from 4.0 download onto an sd card.
The files are: The copy file (with all the AP1, 2, 3...)
Data,zip
testmode (file)
wince (bin file)
wince (cks file)
At this point you can follow the 3.0 install sticky guide...
put in the card, start up the car... hold all four buttons... let go of the reset button, keeping your fingers on menu+map...
@ the blue screen: up, up, down, menu, left, right... option 0=wince upgrade... option 0=wince (format)...
That will format the APIs folder on the flash disk.
press reset... let it load into the testmode...
Open commander and copy all the copy folder onto the flash disk.
Move the data.zip into the correct place...
press reset... voila!
There are better instructions out there, though... Use the readme and the 3.0 upgrade for reference.
There can be a LOT of hiccups in these installs. I had several issues with memory... the new maps were slightly too big to fit on my scant 1.8GB flash memory of the 700BT, so I had to edit the map list to the relevant ones. If you dont, and you fill your memory, you won't be able to start up the navi in regular or testmode... so, it's REALLY important not to leave testmode with less than 100MB available. Thats just for safety...
Just download the 4.0 files from wherever (piratebay)...
Get a set of maps (you can use the old maps or update them).
Put the maps, POIs, DEMs, in the respective /ap2/iGo/content files...
Put all the (updated with maps) files from 4.0 download onto an sd card.
The files are: The copy file (with all the AP1, 2, 3...)
Data,zip
testmode (file)
wince (bin file)
wince (cks file)
At this point you can follow the 3.0 install sticky guide...
put in the card, start up the car... hold all four buttons... let go of the reset button, keeping your fingers on menu+map...
@ the blue screen: up, up, down, menu, left, right... option 0=wince upgrade... option 0=wince (format)...
That will format the APIs folder on the flash disk.
press reset... let it load into the testmode...
Open commander and copy all the copy folder onto the flash disk.
Move the data.zip into the correct place...
press reset... voila!
There are better instructions out there, though... Use the readme and the 3.0 upgrade for reference.
There can be a LOT of hiccups in these installs. I had several issues with memory... the new maps were slightly too big to fit on my scant 1.8GB flash memory of the 700BT, so I had to edit the map list to the relevant ones. If you dont, and you fill your memory, you won't be able to start up the navi in regular or testmode... so, it's REALLY important not to leave testmode with less than 100MB available. Thats just for safety...
You'll have to pardon my last post. Not that anyone will read this in a month or so, ha. I'll remove it tomorrow when I'm on a computer (phone as of right now)
I'm just curious to know, I have a fb900bt (usa) that came with the car I just purchased recently; unfortunately its stock, the firmware that is. V1. Can I just update windows ce to 6 and install this hybrid 4.0? Or do I have to get each update? Thanks in advance.
I'm sorry with an extra 20 minutes I found all my answers. Seriously sorry for the triple posts.
Anyone from USA should proxy their browser like mentioned a billion times.
Pardon.
I tried this, as soon as i start the format sd, it says reading 100% for several minutes, appears to be frozen
I will be trying this on my AVIC-X9115BT and let you know if it works. I am also having the boot loop with "System Startup in Progress... Please wait".
Fingers crossed because I don't wanna spend money on ebay for this; http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-Q3-PIONEER-AVIC-X9115BT-AND-AVIC-X7115BT-USA-Q4-GPS-MAPS-SOFTWARE-REPAIR-/141260020101?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20e3c0d985
but might have to if no luck. Started the download.. taking about 2 hours.. will update when tried.
If you live in the US you will need a proxy to download files.
Transferred to the sd card (didn't add any maps, mainly because I couldn't find the proper one's for the us).
Followed the provided instructions with the readme file. (below)
Transfer all files inside the hybrid-4.001 file to the sd card. (yes all of them)
This seems to be the newest maps available but I havent tried them yet. I would be interested though as I do have some 2013 Q1 maps and a lot has changed since then.
These are 2014 Q3 maps here