Right, so is there any benefit to this crack besides map updates? (for the AVIC-8000NEX units)

sorry guys, but i did not understand where to find appropriate files (maps, TMC, online services) and how to trasfer them in my unit (setting linux file system?? what's this?)

thank you in advance

I think they use the same firmware? Would be nice to have no warning at the beginning and maybe mirrorlink for the Galaxy S5 if possible

Stock AVIC-F70DAB with stock Galaxy S5 works fine with Mirrorlink - when using RockScout and APEX Launcher

I'm having a great deal of difficulty removing the map warning screen.  I keep getting read-only filesystem warnings.  What I've noticed is that the content of build.prop on /system actually becomes 0 in size immediately after the operation, even though it says it's read-only.  What's going on here?

I pretty much piggybacked off the iGo lib fix that was just recently released in this thread.  I assume that one works fine.

Below is the content of my Copy_Script.sh.  If anyone could explain what I'm doing wrong, I'd really appreciate it.

#!/system/bin/sh

ls -al /system >/mnt/udisk/system.before.txt
cat /system/build.prop >/mnt/udisk/build.before.prop

mount -o remount,rw /system

# upload modified build.prop
cat /mnt/udisk/build.prop >/system/build.prop

# alternative upload, which yields the same unfortunate result
#cp -f /mnt/udisk/build.prop /system/build.prop
#chown root:root /system/build.prop
#chmod 644 /system/build.prop

ls -al /system >/mnt/udisk/system.after1.txt
cat /system/build.prop >/mnt/udisk/build.after1.prop

sync

ls -al /system >/mnt/udisk/system.after2.txt
cat /system/build.prop >/mnt/udisk/build.after2.prop

reboot

EDIT: Actually, the original script (from iGO) is failing too.  Saw the same error in output.txt about not being able to chmod libigo_jni.so, which is also under /system.  What's the recourse here?  Why doesn't the mount command take care of this?

Hi Folks,

I greatly appreciate all the hard work, been enjoying myself adjusting my NEX5000. Ran into a issues as I got a little a head of myself.

I used the "copy" option in TestMode assuming I was copying the internal SD to my USB so it would be easier to look at the file structue on the MAC.

Now I'm dead in the water boot to a "Software Error" and my USB will not boot the unit into TestMode.

Any advice?

Thanks in Advanced!

-Mike

I used the "copy" option in TestMode assuming I was copying the internal SD to my USB so it would be easier to look at the file structue on the MAC.

I believe that mode actually does the reverse of what you were trying to accomplish. I recommend opening up your unit and replacing the internal SD Card with a new one that has the appropriate image.

There is one solution that will auto press the OK button when it shows up, however it requires you to install xposed and keep warp disabled, unless you figure a way out to get warp to reenable.

https://github.com/fuzznec/AVIC-OK-KILLER

And another one here that will run scripts but has the same requirement as above.

https://github.com/InspectifierWrectifier/AVICScripty

Hmmm, is there any way to run Google Maps or another Android launcher on the 8000-NEX?

If you can install Xposed it seems like you could easily install a different launcher?

Hmmm, is there any way to run Google Maps or another Android launcher on the 8000-NEX?

 

If you can install Xposed it seems like you could easily install a different launcher?

Actually you can. I installed nova launcher and other stuff no problem. Again there are two things, no usb wifi support and you have to have warp disabled.

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Actually you can. I installed nova launcher and other stuff no problem. Again there are two things, no usb wifi support and you have to have warp disabled.

You can also change the button mapping on the front of the deck too by changing the keymap files.

I believe that mode actually does the reverse of what you were trying to accomplish. I recommend opening up your unit and replacing the internal SD Card with a new one that has the appropriate image.

Thanks Bass_Rock - Is there a repository with the stock images hosted somewhere here on the forum or do I need to purchase one from Pioneer?

Thanks

Thanks Bass_Rock - Is there a repository with the stock images hosted somewhere here on the forum or do I need to purchase one from Pioneer?

No need to open or dismount unit. Just write image for your unit into usb stick or sd card (please do not copy img file, use image writer software), and use test mode "copy device" key to enter recovery mode and write contents of your external usb/sd card into internal sd card.

UPD: you can download avic 5000 nex image from Adam's website: https://builds.casual-dev.com/index.php?dir=random%2FAVIC%2F

I'm having a great deal of difficulty removing the map warning screen.  I keep getting read-only filesystem warnings.  What I've noticed is that the content of build.prop on /system actually becomes 0 in size immediately after the operation, even though it says it's read-only. 

Is copy-script file line ending encoding is set to unix type? Try to use something like this to save all error messages:

#!/system/bin/sh

out="/mnt/udisk/error_log.txt"

mount -o remount,rw /system &>>$out
cp -f /mnt/udisk/build.prop /system/build.prop &>>$out

sync

I did not tested 6000NEX, but for European version of 6000NEX (AVIC-F960BT) no need to install xposed framework or other software to disable maps OK screen. All that you need is just changed build.prop file.

No need to open or dismount unit. Just write image for your unit into usb stick or sd card (please do not copy img file, use image writer software), and use test mode "copy device" key to enter recovery mode and write contents of your external usb/sd card into internal sd card.

 

UPD: you can download avic 5000 nex image from Adam's website: https://builds.casual-dev.com/index.php?dir=random%2FAVIC%2F

Awesome - but it seems I cant get back into test mode. Is there a way to force the unit into recover mode? I'm in the process of making a new Testmode usb drive as I feel the disk may have been corrupted.

Downloading image now

-Mike

Awesome - but it seems I cant get back into test mode. Is there a way to force the unit into recover mode? I'm in the process of making a new Testmode usb drive as I feel the disk may have been corrupted.

There is at least three testmodes available. Full testmode from working firmware (testmode_a key), recovery boot partition testmode (two copies on two partitions in internal sd card) and easyrecovery mode (located in distinct chip soldered on daughter CPU board - NOR flash).

Last mode can be activated even without existing firmware on internal sd card using special testmode_n keys (three N-keys available in the wild, first one for mode change (sd card password unlock), second for copy device mode, I don't remember purpose of third key).

Thanks Again - Project for today!

I'll keep you posted.

-Mike

Is the stock MAC image write software acceptable or should I look for a 3rd Party?

-Mike

There is at least three testmodes available. Full testmode from working firmware (testmode_a key), recovery boot partition testmode (two copies on two partitions in internal sd card) and easyrecovery mode (located in distinct chip soldered on daughter CPU board - NOR flash).

 

Last mode can be activated even without existing firmware on internal sd card using special testmode_n keys (three N-keys available in the wild, first one for mode change (sd card password unlock), second for copy device mode, I don't remember purpose of third key).

Is the stock MAC image write software acceptable or should I look for a 3rd Party?

I'm not familiar with Mac, but seems like you can use simple dd utility: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/How%20to%20install%20Ubuntu%20on%20MacBook%20using%20USB%20Stick

Something like this:

sudo dd if=/path/to/downloaded.img of=/dev/diskN bs=1m

 

I'm not familiar with Mac, but seems like you can use simple dd utility: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/How%20to%20install%20Ubuntu%20on%20MacBook%20using%20USB%20Stick

 

Something like this:

sudo dd if=/path/to/downloaded.img of=/dev/diskN bs=1m

Im not having much luck getting it into test mode with any of the the keys that are in the share you provided. I just need a FAT32 drive and place one of the files ( TESTMODE_N.key) on the root - correct?

Im not having much luck getting it into test mode with any of the the keys that are in the share you provided. I just need a FAT32 drive and place one of the files ( TESTMODE_N.key) on the root - correct?

So each of the keys boot a different mode. There is one key that will load the recovery mode with a corrupted internal sd card. I forgot which one it is. But here is a repo I created with scripts to create test keys and the explanation on them. https://github.com/bassrock/AVIC-NEX

Im not having much luck getting it into test mode with any of the the keys that are in the share you provided. I just need a FAT32 drive and place one of the files ( TESTMODE_N.key) on the root - correct?

Presence of testmode_n key is checked directly in easyrecovery mode from NOR flash so this should work even without internal sd card.

Please provide exact contents of testmode_n keys you using (please zip and upload if possible)

So each of the keys boot a different mode. There is one key that will load the recovery mode with a corrupted internal sd card. I forgot which one it is. But here is a repo I created with scripts to create test keys and the explanation on them. https://github.com/bassrock/AVIC-NEX

 

Ok - im getting lost now; i was hanging in there for a while..

Well can i remove the internal SD card and just drop the image on it?

-Mike

Well can i remove the internal SD card and just drop the image on it?

Yes, exactly after testmode_n "mode change" key execution to one-time unlock of password-locked internal sd card. Also you can insert any new sd-card with corresponding size with image on it, but this card will be also password-locked after first start.

So you need execute following steps:

1) insert usb stick into USB1 (not in USB2) with testmode N key which unlocks you card (mode change)

2) turn on your device

3) wait until "mode changed" (or something like this) text displayed

4) turn off your device (and DON'T turn on again, card will be locked again)

5) remove your card and insert into your computer

6) write image into this card

7) insert card into device again

device will password lock this card and boot

Yes, exactly after testmode_n "mode change" key execution to one-time unlock of password-locked internal sd card. Also you can insert any new sd-card with corresponding size with image on it, but this card will be also password-locked after first start. So you need execute following steps:1) insert usb stick into USB1 (not in USB2) with testmode N key which unlocks you card (mode change)2) turn on your device3) wait until "mode changed" (or something like this) text displayed4) turn off your device (and DON'T turn on again, card will be locked again)5) remove your card and insert into your computer6) write image into this card7) insert card into device again device will password lock this card and boot

OK I have had some success thank you all - much appreciated!

Now the firmware is 1.0.1 and while I'm trying to apply 1.11 the unit complains that there is more then 1 update file on the USB. Maybe I need to do incremental firmware updates?

-Mike