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?
So USB contains right (valid) firmware with the only AVIC500NEX folder? In this case you can try flash firmware using testmode (Write Program Forcedly).
Also you can update areas of your backup image file using parts of firmware files without headers. After this you can restore backup with updated firmware.
So USB contains right (valid) firmware with the only AVIC500NEX folder? In this case you can try flash firmware using testmode (Write Program Forcedly).
Also you can update areas of your backup image file using parts of firmware files without headers. After this you can restore backup with updated firmware.
Hey im running 1.11 now, my usb drive had some partitions on it that needed to be remove from when i was trying to flash the internal card. My Bluetooth is having issue as it is grey out sometimes and I am unable to update the Bluetooth firmware. I see lots of post with other folks having the same issue, but i feel may a wire is pulled off when I disassembled the unit or it may need be reset which I see some folks sell the part on eBay.
I want say Thank You to "Whats Whats..." and Bass_rock for all your help!!!!
Ill update after the weekend when i have the time to tear it apart again.
-Mike
First off, very cool what all of you have accomplished.
I have been working with my new SPH-DA120 aka AppRadio 4 on my own for a few days and made some progress some of which I've clearly reinvented the wheel because you guys have done so much already and I just yesterday found avic411.com and have been reading/learning what has already been accomplished.
From what I'm reading, the SPH-DA120 is similar to the AVIC4000NEX however it uses the firmware from the AVIC5000NEX.
One question I have is I have not read anyone using the serial console on these units. On the SPH-DA120, the serial console is accessible from the bottom of the unit near the back. You do not even need to remove a screw, sticker, or anything. There are two LARGE solder puddles which you need to make contact with for the TX+RX. Those two plus ground (anywhere on the case) will give you a serial console at 115200 N81. The system is sitting at a prompt when fully booted. The connector closest to the corner of the board is labeled "NAVI_TO_SOC" which I believe is TX and the other "SOC_TO_NAVI" is RX. If it doesn't work for you, just reverse the two. I have a FTDI FT232R USB serial cable soldered to mine with Green(RTS)<->Ground, Yellow(RX)<->Board(TX), and Orange(TX)<->Board(RX) and ran the USB serial console cable along with my regular USB and HDMI for access while installed.
Other things I've done thus far:
-CloneNum3
I have been working with my new SPH-DA120 aka AppRadio 4 on my own for a few days and made some progress some of which I've clearly reinvented the wheel because you guys have done so much already and I just yesterday found avic411.com and have been reading/learning what has already been accomplished.
We already know about UART console and we already using this console as we have service manuals. But your work progress is really awesome. I want to see you in our internal developers group 
*****iGO (Sort Of Easy) Map Updater*****
Hi all!
With the announcement of the map crack by asd255 http://avic411.com/index.php?/topic/81468-the-avic-development-mod/?p=337784 we needed a good way to actually update the maps!
With the help of various members (if you want to be named let me know), we have created a script that will install the needed iGO patch and install the maps that you have obtained.
NOTE: This requires use of the perl command line on your computer to generate the required script.
Steps:
1. Download the attached MapPackage.zip
2. Unzip the file into its own folder. (For our purposes we will call it MapPackage)
3. Download the respective iGO Patch for your deck from http://avic411.com/index.php?/topic/81468-the-avic-development-mod/?p=337784
4. Extract the contents EXCEPT Copy_Script.sh into your MapPackage Folder.
5. Inside the updates folder in the MapPackage folder place all the map files you would like to add. It should like this (except different iGO patch files):
6. Open a Terminal/CommandPrompt Window
7. Cd to the MapPackage Folder
8. Execute perl MapCreator.pl This will generate a script that will copy and set the right permissions on the map file you want to update.
9. Copy the contents of the MapPackage Folder to the root of a blank FAT32 USB Drive.
10. Put the usb stick in USB Port 1
11. Boot the deck
12. Navigate and select Write Programs Forcedly
13. Select Copy_Script
14. When it is done, remove the USB Stick and hit the middle center button.
15. Enjoy the new maps!!!
Great BassRock
Here in Brazil we created a Script do automatic update maps
thats great
congrats
Hello,
so is it now possible to remove the warning on startup? F70DAB
Thank you
It seems that the script made by Bass_Rock is made for MACs, or am I wrong? Will there be a script for Windows-computers?
It seems that the script made by Bass_Rock is made for MACs, or am I wrong? Will there be a script for Windows-computers?
Thank you very much ! I can´t see in the device the maps I added in the map folder. I don´t have the license files. Is that the reason?
You will need to acquire your own license by your own means.
I have a Pioneer Avic 5000nex with maps of USA & Canada. I need maps from of South America but I can't buy them in Naviextras. Do you know where I can adquire my own license?
Yes I did, but I can´t find the license for the maps that I need
Hi Just wanted to make sure before risking bricking my unit
I'm going to backup my unit before patching - so I have two USB disks. One with 4 script files to USB1 and second NTFS 32BG to USB 2
When I put it script shows following information - is it OK? Because it shows SDCARD as destination folder
When I put it script shows following information - is it OK? Because it shows SDCARD as destination folder
Seems like everything is ok, but please change both txt files with versions to correct values from first screenshot. First is "PJCE1-1-G", second is "CWW9607-", without quotes.
Seems like you are using F960BT or F960DAB, can you provide full backup image?
Ok So I change txt files on my USB1 disk to PJCE1-1-G and CWW9607 and it will make backup on USB2 disk? Not SDCARD?
Thanks
Ok So I change txt files on my USB1 disk to PJCE1-1-G and CWW9607 and it will make backup on USB2 disk? Not SDCARD?
"CWW9607-", not "CWW9607", you forgot minus sign
Yes. USB2 is /mnt/udisk1 in dd command path, USB1 is /mnt/udisk and external sd card is /mnt/sdcard
Thanks I'll try that today
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.
Hey bass_rock,
Could you give a quick how-to on how to sideload apps on the 8100NEX/F77DAB ? I don't know about y'all, but for me if I can run Play Music and Maps/Waze I don't need more than that.
Thanks!
Could you give a quick how-to on how to sideload apps on the 8100NEX/F77DAB ? I don't know about y'all, but for me if I can run Play Music and Maps/Waze I don't need more than that.
You can not side load apps without disabling WARP.
WARP is what makes the deck boot in under 10 sec. Without it you are looking at a close to 2-3 min boot time overtime you start the deck like a regular android phone. Right now there are some people working on creating a new WARP snapshot after you modify the deck but so far it likes to brick devices.
"CWW9607-", not "CWW9607", you forgot minus sign
Yes. USB2 is /mnt/udisk1 in dd command path, USB1 is /mnt/udisk and external sd card is /mnt/sdcard
I tried to backup and this is a result - it created 16 GB file and shown FAILED status on device.
What went wrong here?
What went wrong here?
It is OK, backup image size should be a little more then 16 000 000 000 bytes.
End of backup image (I do not remember exactly, about a few hundred megabytes) contains zeros.
Could you upload your backup image?
Ok i'll try to upload. So i shouldn't worry about this "update failed" message?