Sorry guys had strep and hit me hard all week.. here you go:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5KpUvEq0nCnb29SZFVlNTZrZUk
 
hopefully someone cracks it! Password: avic411s
 The zip file has been moved to New Host
 
Mod Update: here's the zipped Cardinfo.cif only needed for Z110/Z120/X920. Unzip and replace the one in the above archive.  I added this here since it's better to keep related files in one place.
Don't forget to install the ShortFuse hack HERE on your unit before attempting to install the new 2017 maps.
RonS

Z110Z120X920CARDINFO.zip

 

 

nezfotnemom isn't the OP on this thread but he is the one who volunteered to buy and share it. I'd contribute but I have no need for it. I'll just pitch-in to help others.

ok so I misspoke about him being the OP. when the link gets put up, I am sure there will be people that contribute

Sorry guys had strep and hit me hard all week.. here you go:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5KpUvEq0nCnb29SZFVlNTZrZUk

 

hopefully somone cracks it! Password: avic411s

.....and there we go

Sorry guys had strep and hit me hard all week.. here you go:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5KpUvEq0nCnb29SZFVlNTZrZUk

 

hopefully somone cracks it! Password: avic411s

Oh man, I feel for ya. Strep can knock the $hit out of you.  Rest up.

From the zip file name I see this is T1000-25818, which is for Z130/Z140/X930/X940. So older units will need a new Cardinfo. See the attachment.

Need a guinea pig to try installing on a Z110/Z120/X920. After unzipping, replace the existing CardInfo.CIF. No fears - if it is wrong, the update will not run. 

For now, everyone will need to do the ShortFuse hack to get past the installation password. Hack

Z110Z120X920CARDINFO.zip

so for the Z140, we still need to swap cardinfo files?

so for the Z140, we still need to swap cardinfo files?

Not if this is really  T1000-25818. That should work for Z130/Z140/X930/X940 with no changes. Note that the ShortFuse hack does not involve changing any files on the installation SD (other than CardInfo.CIF for the Z110/Z120/X920).

For those who have a backup camera installed, I've posted a method to remove the "OBJECTS MAY APPEAR REVERSED"  text.

Link

got the maps downloaded and will try to upgrade tomorrow, the wife has the car at work today. has anyone else attempted the upgrade?

I strongly recommend reading the installation documentation linked to in post #15.  Things of interest:

• The tables indicating changes between different software versions.
• Instructions on updating the Bluetooth firmware - especially if you currently have older than v3.10.
• Various settings that may be affected.

Keep in mind that your model number doesn't change by installing updates. If you have a Z110 from 2009 and previously installed 2015 maps - its not a Z140. Its still a Z110 just running updated software. The tables also show differences between update software versions.

With every update, some will have odd issues. Often with wired iPods or phone connection; issues with Pandora or AHA; App Radio, etc. First thing to try is to do a hard reset by removing all power (easiest is to disconnect the car battery but you could also pull both fuses that power the unit.). Also make sure the App Connection settings are correct for your usage.

nezfotnemom you sir are saving me $240. What is your paypal account? I'll send you $20 if this works!

Keep in mind that your model number doesn't change by installing updates. If you have a Z110 from 2009 and previously installed 2015 maps - its not a Z140. Its still a Z110 just running updated software. The tables also show differences between update software version.

yeah, I have the z140 running the 2016 maps

Oh man, I feel for ya. Strep can knock the $hit out of you.  Rest up.

 

From the zip file name I see this is T1000-25818, which is for Z130/Z140/X930/X940. So older units will need a new Cardinfo. See the attachment.

 

Need a guinea pig to try installing on a Z110/Z120/X920. After unzipping, replace the existing CardInfo.CIF. No fears - if it is wrong, the update will not run. 

 

For now, everyone will need to do the ShortFuse hack to get past the installation password. Hack

yea dude it was rough...nvm just read the shortfuse, going to wait and do this unit once we get a perm one

and my paypal link if anyone wants to donate. 

Just finished updating one of the radios. I can confirm that it works using the Shortfuse method that RonS posted. The only difference was the offsets posted had a couple different bytes that what I had on my radio. Changed them anyway and all worked out well. Shows V7 now.
Going to do the camera overlay hack, and update the BT next.

Thanks all. I'll be sending that paypal over soon =)

EDIT- radios are X940BT's

Glad to hear it worked. I was afraid that there would be different DLL versions with different offsets. I guess it all depends on what software version happens to be in PRG0. That's why I didn't post a pre-patched file. 

I still patched the same offset locations. Just my first byte on a few strings were off.

Just finished doing the nag screen mod and BT updates. Backup cam next.

I still patched the same offset locations. Just my first byte on a few strings were off.

Just finished doing the nag screen mod and BT updates. Backup cam next.

Are you saying that at the specified offset the first bye was different? I wouldn't be surprised if the machine code moved a little in some versions of the DLL.

The rest of you beware. I'm very leery about blindly patching in bytes if the expected source file doesn't match. Realize these are machine instructions and/or addresses. Put in the wrong location  it could easily crash your unit.

If you need to break out of the update use the method at the bottom of the ShortFuse method instructions.

In reality, I think some of those patched sections aren't necessary. If you don't see the specified original bytes, I'd recommend just skipping that line of the patch instructions. Then the worst that could happen is that the update won't like your password. At that point you could look for the expected values near the expected location and try again. Maybe then you could post alternate patches to help others.

I think the version of the DLL I used was from the 2015 update (v6.0). I'm not certain if you could just use my patched version if the firmware in PRG0 was different. If someone wants to try that, I'll upload it. Be sure to post your results. This stuff can easily be undone if you keep a backup. Anyone feel adventurous?

NOTE: I have added a new section Alternate Patch Method.at the bottom of the ShortFuse instructions. Use this if your file offsets/data don't match the original instructions. But save the original file, just in case.

so, if i have never hacked my unit.....then i should not have to worry about this shortfuse or the backup camera hack

so, if i have never hacked my unit.....then i should not have to worry about this shortfuse or the backup camera hack

I'm not sure if that was a question or a statement. Nothing to worry about, as long as you're careful. Don't delete anything without a backup copy.

If you were asking if you needed to do ShortFuse, yes. Or it won't get past the installation password. Hopefully someone (pionara) will come up with a super-easy method that won't require manual hacks.

I'm not sure if that was a question or a statement. Nothing to worry about, as long as you're careful. Don't delete anything without a backup copy.

 

If you were asking if you needed to do ShortFuse, yes. Or it won't get past the installation password. Hopefully someone (pionara) will come up with a super-easy method that won't require manual hacks.

last time I did a upgrade for my older z130 that I downloaded from this site, I just had to swap CARDinfo files. when I got the Z140 that I have now, I purchased the upgrade from Ebay and just inserted the SD card and it did the upgrade. seems like I need to wait before I screw up my unit. sorry if I wasn't clear enough

did any one get the remove the "OBJECTS MAY APPEAR REVERSED"  text. for x940bt to work?

Ron, I have extensive experience in hacking GM modules and EEPROM programming so I wasn't concerned with changing the offsets. In theory if something were to go wrong, one could just put the original file back in the radio using testmode. I suggest anyone that attemps ANY mods make a backup of the users folder. It's time consuming, but it's free insurance.

I was actually one of the guys that worked on the original AVIC F series and found the ability to hack them, the 900 IIRC. Or maybe the 90. Whichever of the two had the better preouts.

I've had the x940 kicking around in a closet for a few years now and just got a second truck. I was going to buy an Alpine x009-GM but with these updated maps and warnings removed the x940 will work just fine. Plus I somehow bought a refurb Pioneer XM tuner that seems to have a lifetime sub, so win-win. It's been going for about 10 years now.

Thanks for all the easy guides, you saved countless hours of sorting code and/or searching the forum.

Agreed.  Thanks RonS and everyone else that contributes on this forum!

Ron, I have extensive experience in hacking GM modules and EEPROM programming so I wasn't concerned with changing the offsets. In theory if something were to go wrong, one could just put the original file back in the radio using testmode. I suggest anyone that attemps ANY mods make a backup of the users folder. It's time consuming, but it's free insurance.

I was actually one of the guys that worked on the original AVIC F series and found the ability to hack them, the 900 IIRC. Or maybe the 90. Whichever of the two had the better preouts.

I've had the x940 kicking around in a closet for a few years now and just got a second truck. I was going to buy an Alpine x009-GM but with these updated maps and warnings removed the x940 will work just fine. Plus I somehow bought a refurb Pioneer XM tuner that seems to have a lifetime sub, so win-win. It's been going for about 10 years now.

 

Thanks for all the easy guides, you saved countless hours of sorting code and/or searching the forum.

That is awesome! I used to have one of those.. wish it would transfer to my audi

That's why I never got rid of any of this old stuff lol

I've got a 14 Jeep SRT and the UConnect 8.4 blows this stuff away - BUT - I have to actually pay for XM now

I'm getting "Wrong SD card, enter new one" every time.. did i miss something? Can anyone send me a .dll file to try? Faaarrrkkk