I used the “dd” command on a Linux laptop to create an .img file onto the laptop, using Linux Mint 14.5. Then I once again used the “dd” command to place that image into the Sandisk SD card. Just glancing at the to cards they looks identical. So I put the Sandisk card into my w4500 and haven’t taken it out yet. Works perfectly. Does this help ?
Would you mind providing the actual dd command you used? I would greatly appreciate it!
Yes I will. I am currently not home but when I get there I will lookup the exact command lines and post them for you.
Okay thank you! You are life saver
This is where I found the information.
You can create an image of a disk or a file image. Backing up a disk to an image will be faster than copying the exact data. Also, disk image makes the restoration much easier.
sudo dd if=/dev/sda of=/tmp/sdadisk.img
You can store the output file where you want but you have to give a filename ending with .img an extension. Instead of /tmp/sdadisk.img, you could store it for example at /sdadisk.img if you want.
Save a disk or a partition helps to restore all the data, if there is any problem with our original drive.
To restore, you need to inverse the input file with the output file indicated during the backup operation:
sudo dd if=/tmp/sdadisk.img of=/dev/sda
You will retrieve data that were present before the backup operation and not after the operation
where are the actual commands I used.
sudo dd if=/dev/sdc of=/dev/sdf/w4500.img bs=lk conv=noerror
This command created the .img file from the drive “sdc” to the folder that I wanted with the file name w4500.img
Now looking through my command history I cannot find the command I used to install the .img file to the Sandisk SD, and I am no power user in Linux. But if I had to guess I would say this what I did.
sudo dd if=dev/sdf/w4500.img of=/dev/sdc bs=lk conv=noerror
I muddled thru all of on my own, trial and error. This seemed to work for me.
Thanks @Datsun It seems our images are different in some way.
For others viewing this topic, I purchased one of the official Pioneer SD cards for the AVH-W4500NEX from PacParts.com. Part number QXX3352 (https://www.pacparts.com/part.cfm?part_no=QXX3352&mfg=Pioneer).
I created an image from the card using this command(in linux, MacOS can do this too):
dd if=/dev/sdcard of=/path/to/image.bin bs=512
and then hashed the resulting file with this command:
sha256sum /path/to/image.bin
and the output of that command was:
6a466ff1a69dd147cd5e2601f73bbac4340d70f4ee3436b2db51153552dbaef2 /path/to/image.bin
This doesn't tell me a whole lot other than the simple fact that @Datsun's image and my image are different. There's a million reasons why they could be different.
Has anyone else bought the official replacement SD card, and would they be willing/able to do some coop hacking around with disk images of a fresh-from-the-factory card with me?
@fry if this is still going on after school starts I might be to jump in and help. I am not very Linux fluent but I’d like to think I a quick learner. But currently I am trying to raise 2 grandchildren (6 & 16) and am awful busy with them. Good thing am retired. Just keep me in mind.
Hi All,
Anyone know if Z9250 is the same as W4500NEX? I tried changing the panel touch type to resistence, it does boot but the touchscreen aint working
not sure where else to look at. Just want to confirm before i burn more SDcard away. =(
Help with decision, please.
I have the AVH-w4500NEX and had the SD card issue....Downloaded the AVIC4500only and added it to an SD card....put it in my 4500. It started up and seemingly worked. It works but not everything works. It is missing the following things....Doesn't show or have the setting for the parking guide lines in the reverse camera. Only connects to Android Auto via cable (wireless android auto not working) seems possibly it is not connecting on the wifi part? Also the Eject mode is locked...in-other-words; I can't eject the screen. "Eject lock mode" is what's activated in dealerships for the display so no one steals the screen from the unit or CD in the display. When I hit eject, the screen tilt on screen buttons are greyed out and the screen eject, CD and memory card buttons are highlighted and they beep when I press them, but nothing happens. I know it's not the motor because when I manually removed the screen and screen mechanism while the power is off, them put the screen back on the moving screen tray, then power it on....the screen goes back in place.
Everything else seems to work? (Not for sure, though) steering wheel controls work. I tried redownloading and using a different SD card and had the same problem. Forgot to mention, I used the procedures for turning off the "eject lock mode" for the 4400NEX and it made no difference whether the mode was on or off, unless I did something wrong. The procedure is: from powered off, hold eject and Home (center 4 square) buttons simultaneously while turning the car ignition to the ACC position. If the buttons flash yellow, then the eject lock mode is on. If the buttons flash green, then eject lock mode is off. This flashing of yellow or green happens before the units boots up. Tried both ways, and same result. Can't eject screen by the eject button or tilt screen for CD, memory card.
So it looks like my options are to buy the preloaded memory card on ebay. (Selling for $35.00USD) right now....
Or send it in to Pioneer and have them diagnose the unit for $80USD plus shipping it to them, then hope for the best on a repair. The diagnostic fee will go towards the repair if I have it repaired.
Or remove it from my truck, then drop it from a high building and buy something new...
Unless someone has a better suggestion...
Thank You in advance!
I purchased one of the official Pioneer SD cards for the AVH-W4500NEX from PacParts.com. Part number QXX3352 (https://www.pacparts.com/part.cfm?part_no=QXX3352&mfg=Pioneer).
I spent hours researching this over the last day, only to find that it's really hard to find what we should be doing TODAY. Had my radio act stupid yesterday morning, immediately ordered SD cards after research, and got it fixed today after work.
So, as of today, here it is for W4500NEX:
1. Buy SD card(s). I bought these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CKFWP6N
2. Download the image:
Compressed (fastest download): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-J9GN8cGtTwOvS_w0AEtBM9lReHBUrA8/view?usp=sharing
or
https://mega.nz/file/P4xCES6a#HM_DyeRdGmWY1wuN1TqyPoR8TyZrJN823oilXAoS-Qw
or
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1d5sUiiyI_zP4dP-JwWL7e_tYXjA3H9eE?usp=sharing
3. Flash SD card using rufus (or similar): https://rufus.ie
4. Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eCvEen1p0g
5. Do the work. When done, make sure the ribbon cable has enough slack on the outside of the plastic face before pushing the display back in, otherwise it'll get pulled out of the plug.
6. Be happy.
I also ordered the $35 card off ebay because it was going to take a week. PacParts wants $95! That's ridiculous. People have got to STOP recommending buying from them! I then spent $28 for 5 SD cards from Amazon because I could get them delivered overnight. If anyone is desperate for an already flashed SD card, message me and we'll work something out.
Glad you got it working! It might be a good idea to warn people that there have been reports of issues when using these images, because they are based on the 4400 firmware (correct me if I'm wrong). IIRC some features don't always work, and if someone wants those features, they may decide they want to pay the $95 to get the official one. I didn't download these again to double-check them against the 4500 firmware image I made from the $95 official SD card I bought.
IF someone buys the official card, they too can make a backup file before they install it in their 4500. I went a slightly different route, and am very happy I did: I cloned the official SD card to one I had on hand, and used the clone instead of the official card in my 4500. Works great, and running firmware 1.05. So I have an image and an unlocked official card for whatever that's worth.
No, I won't upload my image file because I don't want any trouble with copyright police.
20 hours ago, rtheil said:
I also ordered the $35 card off ebay because it was going to take a week. PacParts wants $95! That's ridiculous. People have got to STOP recommending buying from them! I then spent $28 for 5 SD cards from Amazon because I could get them delivered overnight. If anyone is desperate for an already flashed SD card, message me and we'll work something out.
I also ordered the card from eBay, never got it. I tried the 4400 firmware posted here, it didn’t work correctly in my unit. Myself, I was tired of my unit working half-a$$ed so it was MY choice to purchase the card from PacParts and I just wish I would have done it first because my unit works just like it is supposed to, and I did the same exact thing @fry did. So if it ever happens again I have a backup copy. If I recommend purchasing it, it is because it worked for me, all the other things didn’t. Happy you got your unit working, but I am also happy I got mine working also. Good Luck.
10 hours ago, fry said:No, I won't upload my image file because I don't want any trouble with copyright police.
This is why people upload to megauplod or similar that's completely disassociated with anything in the US. Don't have to deal with DMCA nonsense when hosted elsewhere. I believe we have a right to repair these devices. This is just Pioneer and their scummy "legal counsel" playing stupid money games, and I'll happily fight against them. Pacparts is a willing participant in scamming the average consumer into buying software the consumer already has a license to use in the product they bought. Pioneer knows this is an issue, yet has never released a firmware update for the 4500 even though there have been updates to it.
1 hour ago, Datsun said:I also ordered the card from eBay, never got it. I tried the 4400 firmware posted here, it didn’t work correctly in my unit. Myself, I was tired of my unit working half-a$$ed so it was MY choice to purchase the card from PacParts and I just wish I would have done it first because my unit works just like it is supposed to, and I did the same exact thing @fry did. So if it ever happens again I have a backup copy. If I recommend purchasing it, it is because it worked for me, all the other things didn’t. Happy you got your unit working, but I am also happy I got mine working also. Good Luck.
Who'd you order from on ebay? Did you end up filing a dispute with the seller? I'm curious to see what I get when I finally receive the SD card from ebay.
It was quite awhile back and I am not here to bad mouth anyone. It was a Russian seller on eBay. I just wanted my unit fixed. When it was due to arrive on beautiful sunny day, with my mailbox right at the clean, clear, not blocked road it was marked undeliverable. I filed a dispute and lost, never seen the firmware or the money I spent on it.
13 hours ago, rtheil said:This is why people upload to megauplod or similar that's completely disassociated with anything in the US. Don't have to deal with DMCA nonsense when hosted elsewhere. I believe we have a right to repair these devices. This is just Pioneer and their scummy "legal counsel" playing stupid money games, and I'll happily fight against them. Pacparts is a willing participant in scamming the average consumer into buying software the consumer already has a license to use in the product they bought. Pioneer knows this is an issue, yet has never released a firmware update for the 4500 even though there have been updates to it.
Who'd you order from on ebay? Did you end up filing a dispute with the seller? I'm curious to see what I get when I finally receive the SD card from ebay.
i downloaded and install the file w4500img that you had previous , everything is working except lost maestro steering wheel controls, maestro module lost communications with the pioneer , thank you
Thank you so much @slackwaredragon i was able to recover my AVH-Z9200DAB. Also, the class 10 SD card seems make the device respond a bit faster. Good work!
3 minutes ago, MaxL said:Thank you so much @slackwaredragon i was able to recover my AVH-Z9200DAB. Also, the class 10 SD card seems make the device respond a bit faster. Good work!
If anyone interested i can help fixing.
On 9/21/2022 at 8:42 AM, MaxL said:If anyone interested i can help fixing.
Hi I also have a AVH-Z9200DAB with firmware problems could you please help?
On 8/21/2022 at 5:50 AM, fry said:Glad you got it working! It might be a good idea to warn people that there have been reports of issues when using these images, because they are based on the 4400 firmware (correct me if I'm wrong). IIRC some features don't always work, and if someone wants those features, they may decide they want to pay the $95 to get the official one. I didn't download these again to double-check them against the 4500 firmware image I made from the $95 official SD card I bought.
IF someone buys the official card, they too can make a backup file before they install it in their 4500. I went a slightly different route, and am very happy I did: I cloned the official SD card to one I had on hand, and used the clone instead of the official card in my 4500. Works great, and running firmware 1.05. So I have an image and an unlocked official card for whatever that's worth.
No, I won't upload my image file because I don't want any trouble with copyright police.
On 9/21/2022 at 9:42 AM, MaxL said:If anyone interested i can help fixing.
I have also problems with avh-z9200dab Firmware. I have already purchased new SD card with firmware, but now I have resolution issues with my device. Could you help me to get some other firmware to try?
On 8/21/2022 at 5:50 AM, fry said:Glad you got it working! It might be a good idea to warn people that there have been reports of issues when using these images, because they are based on the 4400 firmware (correct me if I'm wrong). IIRC some features don't always work, and if someone wants those features, they may decide they want to pay the $95 to get the official one. I didn't download these again to double-check them against the 4500 firmware image I made from the $95 official SD card I bought.
IF someone buys the official card, they too can make a backup file before they install it in their 4500. I went a slightly different route, and am very happy I did: I cloned the official SD card to one I had on hand, and used the clone instead of the official card in my 4500. Works great, and running firmware 1.05. So I have an image and an unlocked official card for whatever that's worth.
No, I won't upload my image file because I don't want any trouble with copyright
I had used a Windows machine to make a backup of mine but I am not sure that it worked for me. I ended up using Linux Mint, using the dd command to make a back image.
Does this help ?
