Hello all.

 

I came here to see if there was a solution to my problem.  I guess I will warn you.

 

I have the AppRadio 2 fw 8.3 using my iPhone 5S.  Everything has been great till the iOS 8.2 update.  It does a major firmware update to the phone and now my AppRadio 2 cannot access my phones music.  When I connect it, a popup message says there is an accessory firmware update needed, which of course Pioneer does not have one at this time.

 

If anyone knows of a fix, your help is greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks

It would probably be best to find a way to go back to iOS 8.1.3. The Appradio 2 hasn't been supported for two generations now (the worst part about Pioneer). I don't think there's much chance to get it compatible with iOS 8.2.

 

I had an AppRadio 2 that I recently replaced with an AppRadio 4. When new iOS updates were released I waited until somebody could confirm that it worked with the same setup as me. I was using an iPhone 4S since it was released! It was tough to wait it out, but then I had to step into 2015 with an iPhone 6 and AppRadio 4. Technology just moves very fast these days. Luckily CarPlay should be a little more future-proof. And if the phone integration stops working with the AppRadio 4, you've still got a fully functional NEX-style interface to use (Bluetooth audio, USB x2, AV inputs, HDMI, AUX jack, etc.). I know with the AppRadio 2, once the phone doesn't integrate, all you're left with is a pretty bad AM/FM tuner (and a clock). 

 

I hope you find a fix but it doesn't look too promising.