Is this what I need for an AVIC-X7115BT?

Does this work with Z150BH?

I've downloaded all the files and followed the instructions, but when I place the card inside of my AVIC-Z140BH nothing happens. It just continues to say "there is no applicable program"

any ideas?

Im having problems on the X930BT i have read that with the cardinfo.zip from the 2012 update it works? where could i go and download that?

Ran the update, but it's stuck in the System Ucom write 'screen'. I cannot get it to eject the card. And even when I turn power to the car off, the screen stays on there.

Any suggestions?

Update seems to have gone fine..

This should work directly from any version including 3.00x. And no it does not have the nag screen removal. Nothing has been modified except to bypass the password requirement for the update.

What more specifically is the password requirement?  Also, how often and when are updates available?  E.g. every ..., two-year (Dec., etc.), ..., 6-months (e.g. Jan. and Jul., etc.), ...  Thanks.

This morning I discovered I had the dreaded greyed out Bluetooth settings on Firmware 3.11.  This fixed it right up, thanks to all involved for posting and hacking this.  If I get greyed out again I guess it'll be time to jump up to the 2105 Map set.

hi there this is my first post and would like to thank everyone who was involed in making this update available. My HU that I am using is the avic x940bt.  I do have a few  questions. I download the update and was succesful at extracting to my sd card. Installed sd card in my HU and it began to update. It took about 30mins.   My question is how do you know if the 2013 maps are installed,  2nd question is do you have to do the BT update separately and finally my setting for connection is wired does this have to be changed. I am using lg g3 smart phone. thanks in advance

Lets see... where do I begin....

1. You just installed the 2013 upgrade when the 2015 on has been available here since October 2015 upgrade
2. If the upgrade installation ran with no errors - you have the maps that came with it. That's good enough for me.
3. Yes, the BT version must be done through the Settings/Bluetooth menu

Does this update include the AppRadio mode for the Z120BT, like the Pioneer website claims  https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/Accessories/Map-Upgrades/NAVTEQ+2013+Map+Upgrade+for+AVIC-Z120BT,+AVIC-Z110BT+and+AVIC-X920BT

Just trying to help a friend out who's not very tech savy. He would rather use navigation with the AppRadio from his i-phone. 

Update:  I figured out what may be the issue. https://pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/AppRadioMode

On 3/8/2014 at 5:33 PM, misterwoofwoof said:

Here you go guys! You have waited long enough for this!


Instructions for Z130BT and X930BT units:
1. Extract the contents of the ZIP file into an SD card that is atleast 4GB.
2. Replace the CARDINFO.cif file inside the SD card with this one:CARDINFO.zip
3. Insert the SD card in your unit and it will ask to update and reboot.
4. Update your Bluetooth firmware in the Bluetooth Settings menu.
5. Enjoy your new maps!

I'll be happy to help if you have any questions. Donations are appreciated since I had to buy the full version to share with you guys!
 
- Edited: Fixed the CARDINFO.cif files for X940BT and Z140BH - 03/17/2014
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Hello Mr. WoofWoof,

First, thank you for posting the links and the map update. The question I have is that I did exactly how the instructions stated. I had a formatted SD card with nothing on it other than the extracted zip Map files and the CARDINFO.CIF files. I inserted the SD card into my Z130BT, however, nothing happened. The unit did not do anything. Can you or anyone please advise if I need to do anything different. 

On 12/16/2015 at 5:24 PM, Twitch2099 said:

I've downloaded all the files and followed the instructions, but when I place the card inside of my AVIC-Z140BH nothing happens. It just continues to say "there is no applicable program"

any ideas?

I have encountered the same issue on my Z130BT. I did not get any notification either.

Just wanted to add my $.02 to this thread for those of you who had the --------- as your Bluetooth version.  You "have to" download the Bluetoooth  file "separately" in the Bluetooth settings where it says update firmware.  It did not work for me the first time as there was no option to upgrade my Bluetooth in the settings and I almost gave up.  But I decided to try one more time, and holy crap it worked!!  My Bluetooth is finally working again after over a year without it......

I have read through the posts but I still cannot see where I can download the actual zip file. I need to fix my f920bt with usual BT problems

Thanks anyone who can assist directing me

2 hours ago, freddyuk said:

I have read through the posts but I still cannot see where I can download the actual zip file. I need to fix my f920bt with usual BT problems

Thanks anyone who can assist directing me

It's in the 1st post. Download:  2013 Update Download (2.3GB)  You unzip it and only copy the Firmware folder to the root of your SD card.

But why not just install the 2017 update along with the newest BT firmware?

Hi RonS and thanks for such a quick response - I know you are the man!  There is no download in the posts I am seeing - honest. I have been right through the thread/s and rechecked post 1 and no link there.

I have been out in the car switching buttons back and forth as the BT has come up with all buttons working only two or three times. First time I registered 3 phones and made a test call. Next time the BT is switched off and other buttons are grey including register. Pressing BT ON/FF just means the failed connection message comes up as I guess you need all the buttons white to actually do anything. Suddenly all buttons there so I quickly try to press ON button but missed it! Back to greyed out except for 3 or 4 options. Very frustrating.

I have managed to get the Firmware to come up twice and the number there is 3.11? Most times this is blank. I cannot get any other info from pressing top left corner of the screen - nothing happens there.

I did call Pioneer who wanted £200 +tax + shipping for a new BT module (without seeing the unit) - I declined that offer. No other solutions offered.

So I plan to follow your instructions re password hack which I think I do first and then load this firmware. There is no new firmware on Pioneer site  ? So if I need the latest latest updates where would I find those? Sorry to be a pain but I am not a computer software expert just want to get this unit 100% again if it is possible.

In meantime I am re reading all the posts so I don't screw this up and hopefully find correct firmware options

Many thanks

Sorry I have now realised I am looking for the download under the F920 instructions.. I am an idiot.

2 hours ago, freddyuk said:

Hi RonS and thanks for such a quick response - I know you are the man!  There is no download in the posts I am seeing - honest. I have been right through the thread/s and rechecked post 1 and no link there.

I have been out in the car switching buttons back and forth as the BT has come up with all buttons working only two or three times. First time I registered 3 phones and made a test call. Next time the BT is switched off and other buttons are grey including register. Pressing BT ON/FF just means the failed connection message comes up as I guess you need all the buttons white to actually do anything. Suddenly all buttons there so I quickly try to press ON button but missed it! Back to greyed out except for 3 or 4 options. Very frustrating.

I have managed to get the Firmware to come up twice and the number there is 3.11? Most times this is blank. I cannot get any other info from pressing top left corner of the screen - nothing happens there.

I did call Pioneer who wanted £200 +tax + shipping for a new BT module (without seeing the unit) - I declined that offer. No other solutions offered.

So I plan to follow your instructions re password hack which I think I do first and then load this firmware. There is no new firmware on Pioneer site  ? So if I need the latest latest updates where would I find those? Sorry to be a pain but I am not a computer software expert just want to get this unit 100% again if it is possible.

In meantime I am re reading all the posts so I don't screw this up and hopefully find correct firmware options

Many thanks

 

 

Sorry I have now realised I am looking for the download under the F920 instructions.. I am an idiot.

To just update the BT firmware, you can use either EU or US/CAN updates. 

I'm not 100% sure, but I think you need the parking brake on (or the PB bypass wired correctly) in order to configure BT (both pairing and firmware update).

Many thanks

My green brake wire is already connected to ground wire from the unit (previous owner) No other cables are connected ie. speed signal/remote control just the official loom with the steering wheel control module. I think the official bypass has black/green/blue connected together so hope BT update will still work on mine. As I said I have paired 3 phones so it does work occasionally but then greys out all by itself and becomes useless. Cant even use the phone dial pad as that is blank too.

The BT update is the important one now as I hope it will restore functionality of this service. I would also then try to find 2017 EU maps update - is it in the threads somewhere.

1 hour ago, freddyuk said:

Many thanks

My green brake wire is already connected to ground wire from the unit (previous owner) No other cables are connected ie. speed signal/remote control just the official loom with the steering wheel control module. I think the official bypass has black/green/blue connected together so hope BT update will still work on mine. As I said I have paired 3 phones so it does work occasionally but then greys out all by itself and becomes useless. Cant even use the phone dial pad as that is blank too.

The BT update is the important one now as I hope it will restore functionality of this service. I would also then try to find 2017 EU maps update - is it in the threads somewhere.

Assuming the F-series is like the US Z series, it requires moving an unused wire in the harness (or adding  new wire), then grounding that one.  If you can watch a DVD while driving (not a good idea except for testing), it is installed. It is possible that the wire is loose - either in the harness or the ground connection. That has been known to cause intermittent problems.

The 2017 EU maps are here - New 2017 Release F20BT F30BT F40Bt F920BT F930BT F840BT Etc. It has BT version 3.32. 

Since you have an F920bt, you'll need to replace the CardInfo.cif file.  The one I attached should work. If the update doesn't start, you can create your own reading through that long thread.

CARDINFO.cif

Good stuff much appreciated. My new SD Cards just got delivered so I can begin work. Will read everything again and make notes. Yes I can watch a DVD while moving so it seems the cabling is OK. BT 100% working is my aim as that is legal requirement. Given up on the Ipod connection but USB works just as well for music.

You guys are really great.

I just did the password hack and red screen says "password reset in 5 seconds" but below that was an error code 200c120 ?? Or something like that. So did the download fail to work? I just switched off and removed the SD. Shall I do it again?  If I load the maps update and it requires a password can I just back out of that without problems?

Thanks

3 hours ago, freddyuk said:

I just did the password hack and red screen says "password reset in 5 seconds" but below that was an error code 200c120 ?? Or something like that. So did the download fail to work? I just switched off and removed the SD. Shall I do it again?  If I load the maps update and it requires a password can I just back out of that without problems?

Thanks

Too many things going on here. 

What password hack? You never said you were locked-out of your headunit. Did it say "Password Removal will start in 5 seconds..."?   Maybe you meant the Shortfuse hack? It has a message that says "Installation will start in 5 seconds...".

In either case, the SD must not be write-protected. If you are asking about the update installation password, you can back out by removing the SD and rebooting.

So what are you trying to do? If it is the EU 2017 update, please post questions in that thread.

It was the password removal script that you posted in Sept 2017. My unit is not locked. My screen looked similar to this but said download will start in 5 seconds with same error message as below.

See post by kellinaradway

26 minutes ago, freddyuk said:

It was the password removal script that you posted in Sept 2017. My unit is not locked. My screen looked similar to this but said download will start in 5 seconds with same error message as below.

....I see there is an update to this thread to remove password but I have not found my "hidden" button when I tried to see the unit firmware details. I just want to load cardinfo.cif file and then the maps update.

 

 

That script is only for when your headunit has been locked and requires a password to boot-up. It is an anti-theft security feature that usually happens when the car's battery is removed (or dies).

It sounds like you want to run the Shortfuse script to allow installing a 2017 map update. That hack disables the validation of a unique password as part of the installation. When the 2017 maps get installed you just enter "PASSWORDPASSWORD" when prompted. Don't get this confused with the password required to unzip the archive after you download it. That one is defined in the first post of the thread.

On 3/14/2019 at 5:14 PM, RonS said:

Assuming the F-series is like the US Z series, it requires moving an unused wire in the harness (or adding  new wire), then grounding that one.  If you can watch a DVD while driving (not a good idea except for testing), it is installed. It is possible that the wire is loose - either in the harness or the ground connection. That has been known to cause intermittent problems.

The 2017 EU maps are here - New 2017 Release F20BT F30BT F40Bt F920BT F930BT F840BT Etc. It has BT version 3.32. 

Since you have an F920bt, you'll need to replace the CardInfo.cif file.  The one I attached should work. If the update doesn't start, you can create your own reading through that long thread.

CARDINFO.cif

OK I did the Shortfuse hack and this loaded and was confirmed.

Next I inserted the 16GB SD with three files being the Cardinfo above and the update and firmware update files. Nothing happened at all so unit is not reading the SD instruction? I just copied the above files onto my SD. Is there something else I should do as I have no way of opening cif. files on my MAC.

Cardinfo is 33kb   Firmware is 2.1mb and Update is 3.62gb !