You have to right click the link and download it.

OMG I suck!!! thanks !!

Has anyone done the update, just wondering if this update is worth it or will it be a waste of time. 

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?

I had a similar problem and had to go with the sd card instead.  You using apple carplay?

I had a similar problem and had to go with the sd card instead. You using apple carplay?

I made a rookie mistake; the thumb drive had 2 partitions. I reformatted and it installed fine.

I made a rookie mistake; the thumb drive had 2 partitions. I reformatted and it installed fine.

Ahhh...I see!  I hadn't thought of that.  That may have been my problem as well, I'll have to check that out. 

Stupid question (aren't those the best????):

My zip file is extracted and has a folder called AVIC5000NEX.

I move all the contents of that folder to my SD card right? Not the folder itself....correct?

I think that's the way it was done before...right?

Thanks

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.

Can confirm. This is how I always do my updates.

Stupid question (aren't those the best????):

 

My zip file is extracted and has a folder called AVIC5000NEX.

 

I move all the contents of that folder to my SD card right? Not the folder itself....correct?

 

I think that's the way it was done before...right?

 

Thanks

Yes. Just make sure that folder is the only folder on the usb drive.

Yes. Just make sure that folder is the only folder on the usb drive.

OK....but again: the FOLDER (with all its contents) is the only thing on the SD card

                                                     OR

the folder CONTENTS are the only thing on the SD card

That's my Q. Does the NEX look at the folder and extract the contents from there OR does it require the folder to be pre-extracted

Hence my (albeit stupid) question.

Extract the rar file, copy or cut paste the folder within the extracted folder...it will be labeled Nex 5000. Put the folder labeled Nex 5000 on the usb or sd card. Then update.

OK....but again: the FOLDER (with all its contents) is the only thing on the SD card

 

Yes, its labeled Nex 5000.....sooo on the sd card or usb stick you will have 1 folder ..labeled Nex 5000

 

OK....but again: the FOLDER (with all its contents) is the only thing on the SD card

 

                                                     OR

 

the folder CONTENTS are the only thing on the SD card

 

 

That's my Q. Does the NEX look at the folder and extract the contents from there OR does it require the folder to be pre-extracted

 

 

Hence my (albeit stupid) question.

The root directory of the stick or card must be the AVIC5000NEX folder and its contents as extracted normally through the unzip process.  There should be no other folders or files in the root directory of the stick or card.

Thanks all. Told you it was a stupid question....update shall happen tomorrow

Thanks all. Told you it was a stupid question....update shall happen tomorrow

No worries...THE 5000NEX Folder is the only thing that should be on the stick drive.  The unit will go into the folder and upload the files within.

I found I could get away with using the same USB drive for the update folder that I had used for maps. So the firmware update didn't care that I had a second folder on the USB drive. However the mapping update did care and I had to delete the firmware folder after using it to get the map update to work. I also had to wait several hours for firmware download even though we are on 100mb fiber line. Found it much faster to extract the firmware folder from the download on my PC SSD first, then move it over to the USB. Last time I extracted from firmware update to my USB drive and it took forever. I suspect the very slow download from Pioneer is because many people were hitting their download server at once. Pioneer 6100NEX here. I had just had my 6100 installed the day before the firmware release which for me was 1.05.

Just updated my 6000NEX. The BT update took the longest. Only thing that really pisses me off is that it deletes all your saved Nav locations. Haven't played with the AVICSYNC stuff. But head unit is working fine, and I quickly re-paired both our phones.

Played with the Online search feature. That is pretty cool but no different than what you can do on CarPlay. In my opinion all the AVICSYNC features should be free. With us all paying north of $900 for a head unit. Pioneer should invest some of that margin for their customers.

Only thing that really pisses me off is that it deletes all your saved Nav locations.

There seems to be an option/feature to tap into your iOS contact addresses.

Touch screen is INCREDIBLY awesome now.

There seems to be an option/feature to tap into your iOS contact addresses.

 

Touch screen is INCREDIBLY awesome now.

I agree a lot more functionality. I'll see if I can pull in addresses from the iOS. Thanks For the tip.

I agree a lot more functionality. I'll see if I can pull in addresses from the iOS. Thanks For the tip.

Just went for a drive and I can't believe how responsive the screen is. I used to have to press letters/numbers a bunch of times before it took. I thought it was a hardware issue but apparently it was a firmware issue all this time.

Just went for a drive and I can't believe how responsive the screen is. I used to have to press letters/numbers a bunch of times before it took. I thought it was a hardware issue but apparently it was a firmware issue all this time.

Yes I agree. My 6000 is also a lot more responsive. Also you can use the phone app to figure out your routes or locations and then pull it right in with the head unit. A lot faster way and similar to using CarPlay. Overall I'm impressed with how the unit is working.

 

There seems to be an option/feature to tap into your iOS contact addresses.

 

Yes just found that you can use your iOS contacts as a destination source if you have there addresses inputed. Very cool. One of the reasons I like using CarPlay maps is that it will pull addresses from email and texts. I'm digging the AVICSYNC, but not the added cost. Will see how much I use the features this coming year.

Yes just found that you can use your iOS contacts as a destination source if you have there addresses inputed. Very cool.

Doesn't seem to work. I have 300+ contacts and AVICSYNC giving "No usable address found" errors. I tried creating a fresh contact but no dice.

iPhone 6

iOS 9.2

Bummed,

Don

Just updated my 6000NEX. The BT update took the longest. Only thing that really pisses me off is that it deletes all your saved Nav locations. Haven't played with the AVICSYNC stuff. But head unit is working fine, and I quickly re-paired both our phones.

I lost all my locations and settings to. Wow how incredible.

Hoping the iOS Contacts feature gets fixed so we don't have to keep redoing.

Where do I find the Bluetooth update?

Where do I find the Bluetooth update?

The BT update is in the same packet. Plug your usb/SD card back in and go to the BT firmware update menu. The instructions lay it out pretty clearly.