anyone here been successful with map update software bought off ebay?  i could not get it to work.  

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let me rephrase the question.  has anyone BESIDES the person selling the ebay upgrade software got it to work?

get it from gpspower dot net. its the same and you dont have to pay for it. either way, your navi needs to be patched before installing the maps on your unit.

Yes and no.

US maps worked fine, but were not the most up to date. If you go through naviextras they will be newer by maybe a year at the most on some so no big deal. Installation takes a bit and you gotta be comfortable doing the steps. Read them first, THEN do them. A mistake can and will brick your device. 

I tried to get Mexico maps to work, and it was a nightmare. The seller did try their best to their credit, but it just wasn't possible. Had to go through naviextras support. Plus had to do some file cleaning myself. By this point I was able to navigate in test mode comfortably and delete files myself. I had to get it back to "factory" so support wouldn't suspect foul play. Pioneer and Naviextras ultimately confirmed that it was a limitation with the unit and iGO, which makes no damn sense since I can get Canada just fine. I got over it. 

LPT: Contact Naviextras support for something, it doesn't matter for what. When they reply, they'll be a 20% off coupon in their signature. Applying the code was a pain, I don't remember why, just recall that it wasn't as simply as paste the code and apply. That may be different now. Prepare to pay full price and get the discount refunded.

If you just need US, go for the eBay option, probably the least amount of hassle. Not familiar with gpspower, but looks promising. Free, but bigger learning curb is my guess. At least the seller gives you a set of instructions that will work. 

I recently on Ebay bought a map update for AVIC NEX 8100 for 2018 Maps and it went pretty flawless, got 2 Micro SD cards in the mail with instructions, followed them and everything was updated and for a couple of weeks now no problems. Paid $24

2017 PIONEER AVIC-5100NEX 6100NEX 7100NEX 8100NEX GPS MAP UPDATE - 2018 AVIC NEX

Seller was
SELLER:avicfix (1846)

98.7% positive feedback

I'm happy so I for one had not problems and it was cheaper than going to this Pioneer site

15 hours ago, adabob said:

I recently on Ebay bought a map update for AVIC NEX 8100 for 2018 Maps and it went pretty flawless, got 2 Micro SD cards in the mail with instructions, followed them and everything was updated and for a couple of weeks now no problems. Paid $24

2017 PIONEER AVIC-5100NEX 6100NEX 7100NEX 8100NEX GPS MAP UPDATE - 2018 AVIC NEX

Seller was
SELLER:avicfix (1846)

98.7% positive feedback

I'm happy so I for one had not problems and it was cheaper than going to this Pioneer site

well, this one did not work.  it was first a link to a site, but the download did not work.  so then he sends me another link, which worked, but after loading it on to the usb drive, my radio would not recognize it.  tried several times, even tried another usb drive, no workee.  so i went ahead and bought the update from naviextras, and it went in no problem.  an sd card would probably work.

i bought maps from avicfix, we had a bit of problem with shipping, but seller was very helpful and after couple of days we solved all and everything works fine as it should, he was extremely help full, u just have to follow everything to the point, there are a lot of details to be precisely exact, its due to pioneer way of things

7 hours ago, hochiinn said:

well, this one did not work.  it was first a link to a site, but the download did not work.  so then he sends me another link, which worked, but after loading it on to the usb drive, my radio would not recognize it.  tried several times, even tried another usb drive, no workee.  so i went ahead and bought the update from naviextras, and it went in no problem.  an sd card would probably work.

That's the same seller I went with. They were great for the US maps, so you should have had no issues. Maybe it was on your end? Was the USB formatted to FAT32? Used port USB1? USB2 won't work. Earlier this year I did have issues with the USB even being read. I had done updates before, so I knew the steps but wouldn't work regardless. Turned out to be a license issue, check out this thread for more details. 

formatted to fat 32.  YUP.  toolbox reads.  YUP.  usb loads.  YUP.  second usb formatted, loaded, YUP.  i did everything at least twice.  i have cables to all 3 ports on the back(usb 1, thunderbolt, hdmi) because i tried the mirror radio.  which i didnt like.  the radio will not read the usb.  went to naviextras, downloaded the us maps, it all worked the first time, so i know i did it all correctly.  while it would be nice to update for a lot less money, if it dont work, even free is too much.  firmware was updated to 1.08 a while ago, perhaps that has something to do with it.  whatever.  i may try a different source, this guy kept telling me to try stuff i had already done.  several times.  

avicfix always sells old content.
The newest content is always in asd255786
now it has version 2018Q3, which is not in the Naviextras store

asd255 did a lot for the community.
All his patches are available on the forum for free.
avicfix uses these patches and content from the gpspower website to sell you what is available for free.
Content on the gpspower website also publishes @asd255

avicfix did nothing for the community. I see no reason to let him earn on it

Just wanted to jump in and say thanks to @asd255 for helping me out. I made the mistake a couple years ago and bought an update for my 8200 from avicfix (not a good idea). The first time I tried to use the update it did not go well, had a bunch of problems. Not long after I found this webpage and a couple of others and was able to get my unit up and running, but still had problems.

I just recently bought the update to 2018 Q3 on eBay from asd255786, followed instructions that were provided but the update didn't load properly to my head unit. From digging through the files and directory (avicfix's update was causing the problem). I contacted asd255786 and got an immediate response, I was sent an additional file and to retry the update and send logs. It worked perfectly, everything updated and my head unit is now running smoother, quicker and now up to date. Thank you again @asd255. 

Can anyone tell or guess wisely whether and when we could see a newer update for maps by this seller?

I think I got a mistake, I confused the Q3, I think it’s the latest, right?

If so, are you satisfied by this seller? Is it working?

i bought the q2 maps from asd255786, but i could not get it to work.  did all kinds of things, many times over.  ebay says seller is same as asd255, and several others.  i finally disputed thru paypal, and got a refund.  after failing several times, i finally bought the update from naviextras, and it loaded right up.  so, NOT satisfied, did NOT work.  

If buying the map on eBay, do they come with a proper license that looks like this "Pioneer_LMG_for_North_America_SKU_2004688_2018_Q3.lyc" or not? Because installing the FBL or others will not work, you need a license.

if you buy the maps from ASD255. he will give you everything to make it work...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2018Q3-PIONEER-MAP-UPDATE-NA-USACanada-AVIC-5200NEX-6200NEX-7200NEX-8200NEX/113628827869?hash=item1a74ce50dd:g:NLQAAOSwPVFcEGar:rk:1:pf:0

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2018Q3-PIONEER-MAP-UPDATE-NA-USACanada-AVIC-5100NEX-6100NEX-7100NEX-8100NEX/113628847910?hash=item1a74ce9f26:g:MogAAOSwI1VcEGY0:rk:4:pf:0

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2018Q3-PIONEER-MAP-UPDATE-NA-USACanada-AVIC-5000NEX-6000NEX-7000NEX-8000NEX/113628847330?hash=item1a74ce9ce2:g:St0AAOSwsRVcEGWJ:rk:5:pf:0

He is the original supplier for most recent maps..... Everyone else is just resales his work..

Are there any complete guides to do it yourself if you did not want to buy it from someone on ebay, as far as which maps you need to download, licenses, and how to set up your flash drive? I remember following a pretty basic guide years ago when I updated my maps for the first time, but so much time has passed I don't remember where I was reading these guides, or which types of maps to download for the head unit from gpspower and what not. Would prefer to do it myself but it's nice to know someone sells a cheap solution on ebay vs paying pioneer over 100 bucks for maps that are going on a year out of date now.

gpspower and other sites no longer has upadated maps. Only person with access is ASD255. Other eBay sellers are just resellers.

Oh really? That's a little upsetting knowing you can't just do it all yourself anymore. I guess in that case I will look into going through ASD. Is it worth getting Q3 now or is there any chance of a Q4/Q1 19 map coming out anytime soon?

Also what exactly is Android Auto and is there any real benefit to having it? Does it just allow you to use google maps through the head unit and see texts/notifications coming through? I prefer using the GPS in my car rather than eating data with google maps. Would I be able to use the built in Navi and still receive notifications on screen that way or would I have to go full Android Auto to receive any benefits?

NA HERE 2018Q4 - release feb 2019 

in the store naviextras - only 2018Q2.
and only base maps are included in the delivery

Just wanted to say thanks to Asd for posting these and for replying back to me and being in touch through ebay and telling me over the weekend that the new one might be out before I go and buy Q3 and have Q4 come out a day later. I will be buying this today and doing the upgrade today or tomorrow. Thank you.

Only question now is if Android Auto is actually necessary or worth the money.

19 hours ago, lunatics said:

Just wanted to say thanks to Asd for posting these and for replying back to me and being in touch through ebay and telling me over the weekend that the new one might be out before I go and buy Q3 and have Q4 come out a day later. I will be buying this today and doing the upgrade today or tomorrow. Thank you.

Only question now is if Android Auto is actually necessary or worth the money.

depends.  we have 8200nex, and 4400.  i first installed the 8200, and it has both carplay and android auto.  i first used android, and after about 6 months, i installed the 4400 in the car my wife drives.  she has i phone, and 4400 is wireless.  i think the carplay is better.  certainly waze and google maps display is much better thru carplay.  i have since switched to carplay w/iphone 8, and i think it is better.  i also tried appradio/live, which involves hdmi/avi adapter, and i think it also sucks.  btw, pls let me know if the q4 install works, and what radio you have.  i was not successful installing an earlier q2.  tried everything, then i bought the update from naviextras, and it went right in

17 hours ago, hochiinn said:

depends.  we have 8200nex, and 4400.  i first installed the 8200, and it has both carplay and android auto.  i first used android, and after about 6 months, i installed the 4400 in the car my wife drives.  she has i phone, and 4400 is wireless.  i think the carplay is better.  certainly waze and google maps display is much better thru carplay.  i have since switched to carplay w/iphone 8, and i think it is better.  i also tried appradio/live, which involves hdmi/avi adapter, and i think it also sucks.  btw, pls let me know if the q4 install works, and what radio you have.  i was not successful installing an earlier q2.  tried everything, then i bought the update from naviextras, and it went right in

The Q4 update worked perfectly for me. I have the 5100NEX and bought the 6100/5100 version, it took maybe 45-60 minutes to install and everything worked fine as of right now. Started the update before I left work and then just let my car run for a while when I got home. Went through and every state has updated Q4 maps, according to the titles of them in the content anyway. Will be driving around and testing it this morning but so far everything seems to have worked fine. Only thing I noticed is I had a custom car model I had added at some point to make my icon look like a rally car and that got deleted when I installed this, however I still have other things like a magic carpet and tank which I don't think were there originally, so I need to see if I can find that again and put it back.

As far as android auto goes, I am fine and prefer to use the maps in my headunit (hence me trying to keep those maps up to date) vs using data and gps on my phone, so if I prefer to use the built in GPS, I wouldn't get much use out of Android Auto correct? It seems mainly more for people using their phones as GPS and checking notifications on them while driving etc?

thanks for the reply.  i think i had big problems with this person, i could not get the maps to load, and i disputed the sale, and got refunded.  i tried several times, used different usb drives, no success.  i also really like the factory maps display, and i am not really well versed on computer stuff.  however, i also like to have waze running in the background, and i also have either talk radio streaming, or music off the sd card/cd player.  i have an iphone connected all the time, like i did with the android phone.  waze will give me some red lite cameras(nowhere near as accurate as my garmin) and stuff like police, accidents, etc.  there are also several traffic apps from local radio stations, but we dont travel a lot, and we are also retired, so no rush hour traffic.  waze is also really good(as is google maps) for stuff like restaurants, gas stations, and both are very up to date with new roads.  google has a really nice satellite view.  if you want to go android, what i did was buy a cheap tracphone, and leave it connected.  they are generally around 50 bucks, and will come with a year talk/data.  if connected, it will always be charged, and the system will use about 200mb/month.  after a year, another year of service is 50 bucks, and 1 gig is 10 bucks.  so for about 70 bucks/year, you can leave it connected and always have android running.  also, avicsync will always be updated

14 hours ago, lunatics said:

Only thing I noticed is I had a custom car model I had added at some point to make my icon look like a rally car and that got deleted when I installed this, however I still have other things like a magic carpet and tank which I don't think were there originally, so I need to see if I can find that again and put it back.

This script copies the car model.
All  models released for Pioneer have been added to the archive.
But you can add any model of your choice.
Large custom catalog of 2000+ models you can find here.

this script works for all x000/x100/x200 models AVIC

Pioneer_avic_car_models_copy_ver1.0.rar