Avicsync is finally here in the U.S. Got the email from Pioneer about the update.
Posted Dec 17, 2015 · 16:16 UTC#1
Update 1.11 now available (Avicsync)
Posted Dec 17, 2015 · 16:20 UTC#2
Question for people who have updated their devices. Can I use a USB stick to udate versus a card? Also can I go from firmware 1.08 straight to 1.11?
Posted Dec 17, 2015 · 16:50 UTC#3
If you read the instructions, which I highly recommend, you must use a USB stick.
You should be able to update directly to 1.11. Instructions only have you verify current version is not 1.11. [insert my disclaimer here 
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Posted Dec 17, 2015 · 17:07 UTC#4
Yeah....kinda iffy from the last update. I bricked my unit and had to send it in. I'll pay much attention to detail this time. It states parking brake must be on and plugged into USB port one. I didn't even check with port and didn't apply the parking brake last time.
Posted Dec 17, 2015 · 17:32 UTC#5
<< Is very cautiously optimistic...oh to hell with it...make that dubious.
Posted Dec 17, 2015 · 18:08 UTC#6
I'll wait or pass on it.
All I Want
=================
1-Get rid of the image resolution limit for album art. Album art from iTunes are well over 1400x
2-Get rid file/folder limitation....I have more than a TB of music...limits SUCK
Edited Dec 17, 2015 by goke
Posted Dec 17, 2015 · 18:49 UTC#7
I've tried downloading the firmware update but it's taking forever. Has anyone else had the same problem? It's a 307MB file which should only take a minute or so on my connection. Plus the AVICSYNC app won't go beyond the screen that asks to share data. Should the phone be connected to the car before opening the app. Waited forever for this and can't believe everything is such a hassle. Pioneer is a big letdown.
Posted Dec 17, 2015 · 19:20 UTC#8
I am downloading the 8100 series FW @ 320MB and it is taking over an hour on a gigabit fiber Internet connection! The Pioneer servers are slooooooow! 
Posted Dec 17, 2015 · 20:20 UTC#9
Noticed any visual changes with the new firmware? I have a 4000NEX so just bug fixes and bluetooth stability.... glad they are supporting it still but would like to see new features since AVICSYNC isn't available on this or the 4100NEX
Posted Dec 17, 2015 · 20:54 UTC#10
1.11??
All I see is 1.05, which I installed yesterday, did I miss something?
Posted Dec 17, 2015 · 20:55 UTC#11
Ah, never mind, 8000 vs 8100
Posted Dec 17, 2015 · 21:26 UTC#12
It took me well over an hour to download it. I just put it on an USB stick but yet to install.
Posted Dec 17, 2015 · 21:46 UTC#13
Is there a mirror for downloads yet? Downloading from pioneer is taking way too long.
Posted Dec 17, 2015 · 21:58 UTC#14
I installed it yesterday on my 7000 with no problems so far. After the install I only had a minute or 2 to connect to the AVICSYNC app and play with it, so I don't have enough info to leave a useful comment yet. Looking forward to trying it out tonight.
Posted Dec 17, 2015 · 23:19 UTC#15
I sent u a pmI installed it yesterday on my 7000 with no problems so far. After the install I only had a minute or 2 to connect to the AVICSYNC app and play with it, so I don't have enough info to leave a useful comment yet. Looking forward to trying it out tonight.
Posted Dec 18, 2015 · 01:34 UTC#16
732pm CST and it's dribbling through at about a MB every 10 secs or so. 435mb file it says. I have a 5000. I'll update over the weekend and post my results.
Posted Dec 18, 2015 · 02:21 UTC#17
Tried to update tonight but the head unit kept complaining that the update file wasn't found. I put the AVIC5000NEX folder in the root of the USB drive and it was a no go. Has anyone had success with a 6000?
Posted Dec 18, 2015 · 02:48 UTC#18
Did anyone notice any Bluetooth firmware update? I have the 4000NEX before and after the install the bluetooth firmware was the same HW01-SW03.21.30...... the system firmware did update from 1.09 to 1.11
Posted Dec 18, 2015 · 03:03 UTC#19
... It's a 307MB file...
I am downloading the 8100 series FW @ 320MB...
Odd. My 1.11 firmware download was a 451MB zip file [8000NEX]. Took less than five minutes (I didn't actually time it).
Posted Dec 18, 2015 · 03:04 UTC#20
If you read the instructions, which I highly recommend, you must use a USB stick.
You should be able to update directly to 1.11. Instructions only have you verify current version is not 1.11. [insert my disclaimer here
Just in case anyone is wondering, you can also use a sd card even though the instructions say otherwise. I did this without a problem.
Posted Dec 18, 2015 · 03:13 UTC#22
Did anyone notice any Bluetooth firmware update? I have the 4000NEX before and after the install the bluetooth firmware was the same HW01-SW03.21.30...... the system firmware did update from 1.09 to 1.11
You have to do the BT update after the firmware. Read the installation instructions. It's a 2-part update.
Posted Dec 18, 2015 · 05:07 UTC#23
Tried to update tonight but the head unit kept complaining that the update file wasn't found. I put the AVIC5000NEX folder in the root of the USB drive and it was a no go. Has anyone had success with a 6000?
Make sure it is formated as FAT32. Drives with large capacity (over 32gb I think) don't support this format.
Edited Dec 18, 2015 by mapotter99
Posted Dec 18, 2015 · 20:30 UTC#24
Has anyone noticed you can't actually download anything from Pioneer's site today? For any of the models if you click the link to download firmware literally nothing happens. It's as if they removed any links to the firmware downloads yet you can download the pdf's explaining how to apply the firmware...
I have the 8100NEX..
Posted Dec 18, 2015 · 20:57 UTC#25
Has anyone noticed you can't actually download anything from Pioneer's site today? For any of the models if you click the link to download firmware literally nothing happens. It's as if they removed any links to the firmware downloads yet you can download the pdf's explaining how to apply the firmware...
I have the 8100NEX..
You have to right click the link and download it.