AVHP8450BT iPhone 5 Firmware Update

Pioneer walks you through, step-by-step, the instructions for uploading the latest firmware (iPhone 5) for the AVH-P8450BT. Included is an overview of what additional cables are required to operate iPhone 5 on an AVH-P8450BT.
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[@caguamo1967]

Once you have done that, transfer the 3 files to the USBs and follow the same instructions thereafter. It finally worked!

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Thanks Alfredo, good to hear the update is working.

[@ddemeterco]

Ok, with windows PC it went ALL RIGHT! Thanks, now my iPhone 5 is fully functional!

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi Tugalsan, Thanks for the feedback.

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi alessioilmito, MAPS is a standard iPhone app, but it's not designed to use with AppRadio Mode. We do have dedicated GPS navigation apps for AppRadio Mode, including NavFree, which is free!

[@TyoBaskara]

yes thank you, the firmware for my country was already out.. the point is the upgrade steps is exactly the same with others ya.. thanks

[@brunoleiteferreira]

Teria como disponibilizar o arquivo para atualização?

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi Diego, thank you for your post. The best way to resolve your problem quickly is to visit an authorised Pioneer service shop in Brasil.

[@alfredomeneguelli2587]

Hi I'm from Brazil, I followed the instructions and had success in the update, the only point of attention and updating bluetooth CONNECTION that time is very short, between the computer and DVD, but everything ok, iphone 5 64GB working !

[@brunoleiteferreira]

Você conseguiu? Poderia me ajudar?

[@grushteniak]

@@brunoleiteferreira eu consegui atualizar o módulo BT, to tentando fazer os outros updates. Vc tem os arquivos? Eu consegui fazer conectando o meu Macbook via BT na central e transferi o arquivo com a CM na tela de "Update Bluetooth Module". Tive que repetir o processo duas vezes, mas deu certo e agora a conexão BT ficou bem melhor e mais interativa

[@ddemeterco]

Hi pioneerelectronicsau , I didn't had sucess updating yet. Will try today with a windows PC, as I was using a Mac. Thanks, will let you know!

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi Budi, we're about to launch a cable chart, that tells you what cables you need to match every phone with every Pioneer headunit. I'll post a link to this chart when we publish it live on our website.

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi Prasetya, if the Asian model is exactly the same (including model number), then it should be ok. However, we have a feeling that the Asian unit you have is different to the Aus model, so we recommend you visit your local Pioneer website for the relevant firmware.

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi Prasetya, you need to contact your local Pioneer team for assistance.

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi pilcher1984, the 30 pin to lightning adapter will still work, to play music. The extra cables are required to use AppRadio Mode.

[@caguamo1967]

Ok, I just found out that you have to format your USBs with PC instead of Mac. Once you have c

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Javier, KZbin won't let me post the link, so head to our website and click on the Smartphone cable link, underneath the Latest News.

[@ddemeterco]

I do exactly as you say, but when plugging the USB stick with unit turned OFF, it won't appear the System uCom Update.. However, BT update went fine. Pendrive is formatted as FAT32 and with only the update file in it..

[@heraclex]

Hi, I had problems upgrading the firmware via usb, with the first file , now I 'll take the black screen and no more lights ... that I can do to recover or re- test the upgrade ?? please help .

[@fatboy19831]

You should inform folks that Pandora will not work after the update. It would avoid allot of confusion.

[@AlyssonFogaca]

I have an avic Pioneer Gps connected in my unit

[@alessioilmito]

Ok.i will make a reset and appradio working perfect but One important question: pioneer avh-x8500bt and iPhone 5

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi Javier, what firmware is your current unit running? To take advantage of AppRadio Mode, you do need to use extra cables. Please click on this link to learn what cables are required.

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi Raymond, unfortunately, we cannot assist because this is not an Australian product. We only upload firmware/software video's for Aus product. For assistance, you need to contact Pioneer Europe.

[@nota6packguy]

Hello sir, do you know to appear the songs title on this pioneer p8450bt screen? I have this one the songs title do not appear when i played song via bluetooth or cd source.

[@raymondps]

pioneerelectronicsua thanks for writing back. I bought the AVH-X5500bhs in EEUU and I am having a hadr tiem trying to update the firmware...could you upload a video for this head unit. thanks

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi Alessio, can you please confirm where you purchased your unit. If was purchased in Aust, I can ask our tech support team to contact you ASAP to discuss your enquiries.

[@raymondps]

Where do i find the update firmware video for the pioneer avh-x5500nhs?..i have been waiting for this for ever. thank you

[@aleyunlee]

hi i was make update but when i was make first step with usb the usb is accidently move and the radio is turned off completely adn dont response

[@TyoBaskara]

Excuse me, i've tried to upgrade mine, then while i connect blusoleil paired and updating the avh, at the end bluetooth file transfer almost finished its disconnect and screen says "ERROR" that should be "COMPLETED" ,luckily now the headunit still work like before. dont know what to do.. :(

[@wescarson1421]

Video lacks a few details that would make this for average person a nightmare and frustrating. the first step of clearing the bt memory and upgrading the the bt firmware needs to be done when the system is in the 'off' mode' then access the system menu otherwise the options are greyed out which the video doesn't say at all. updating the firmware with the trial bluesoleil is also a huge pain because if you stuff it up you need to re-install the software to get the 1.5mb transfer limit restored. the link they supply doesn't work and its not that easy to get your hands on it either as i found some versions didn't recognise the auto pairing code. then getting the darn unit to actually upgrade the bt was a touchy process. while following the video steps to the letter the head unit just sits at updating and does nothing. several attempts doing the exact same steps eventually resulted in success, but at risk of stuffing your head unit be patient and give the head unit 10minutes before pulling the pin (at your own risk) in case the unit is just taking its time. the video should also make mention how long each update should take approximately to give you an idea if its actually working rather then editing the video and the head unit simply saying updating without a progress bar once your through the bt upgrade the upgrades from the usb sticks was as demonstrated and very straight forward hopefully with the above info will save some headaches and $$$ with some of you

[@enderbyhank]

I want to update my Pioneer AVH-P8450BT, but i accidentally plug my usb first w/ the file of “CWW6775_Ver9801.YUK”. but on the instruction i need to update first the bluetooth software. NOW MY UNIT IS TOTALLY BLACK-OUT...... I need help. pls.........

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi Jeffey, I would not try this update on the 4500BT, which isn't an Aus model.

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi fatboy19831, we have never promoted Pandora as a feature on the 8450BT, so there's no reason for us to communicate anything regarding Pandora and this update.

[@userguide6951]

I am from US and I plug the ISB with the firmware nothing happen!! And i just ordered the adaptor!!

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi Felipe, This won't work with that model.

[@williamenriqueecheverriaga8412]

Hello... I try to update my AVH8450bt but the update info. that the devise show me is : HW04-SW01.07.22 is different that the show : HW05-SW01.30.10 how I can to update corretcly ? and the time take is so long and no show me "complete" at the screen that show "updating" but never finish.

[@sergiogamboa7882]

Hola señor yo tengo en radio idéntico al del video y seguí los pasos exactamente como lo índicas pero al descargar el Bluetooth me da un error 10 a pesar de que se descargó en su totalidad dicho filrmware y el radio mostró completado. me puedes ayudar por favor a solucionar este problema?

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi 89deme, are you using a Mac or PC when performing this update. Our instructions advise you to use a PC and not Mac.

[@anfesuor]

compre el radio AVH-P8450BT pero me aparece desabilitado la opcion de MIXTRAX solo me funciona el EZ y quisiera saber como habilitarlo muchas gracias.

[@alessioilmito]

Hi,i bought avh-x8500bt but i cant use appradio ,only mirror iPhone on 8500:(

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi Tony, when you say 'adapter', are you referring to the Pioneer cables?

[@alessioilmito]

I bought hdmi cable and Apple lightning av but doesn't work:( can i help me?

[@budihsemihardjo965]

Hi, I wanna ask before installing the update ....for now, I already used cable CD-IU201S instead of CD-IH202 or CD-IV202, I have not yet trying in iPhone4/4s because I dont have one, I have iphone5, so I bought 30pins adapter to lightning. Is possible by upgrading the 8450BT, it could works without change the cable? or sill I have to change the cable? Thanks

[@nicolasgarcia2112]

Hi Budi, im from colombia, so i have a 8450 pioneer and i want to connect my iphone 5, which cable have to use to make this, do you think that cd iu 201 s is usefull to conect my iphone to the pioneer 8450

[@tusharmahess8544]

Where i can get the firmware in 2021..?

[@gorhuu]

Hi, I tried to do this update, the Bluetooth part worked very well but when I connect the USB nothing happens, should I way after plugging the USB key or do another process? I formatted the USB key using windows 7, used the 4048 memory allocation option, should I use or do something else?

[@AlyssonFogaca]

Can I proceed update with some cables connected in this unit? Thanks a lot.

[@TyoBaskara]

Hello , i wanna ask about mines here , from asia . Is that okay that i follow this step to upgrade the firmware ?

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi Raymond, we don't stock the AVH-X550NHS in Australia. Which country did you purchase this from and we'll try to chase up for you.

[@emilio871]

This I have done when I bought the iphone 5 but if I buy iphone 6? you have the firmware for iphone 6?

[@caguamo1967]

Hello, I update the first file via bluetooth, so the BT is now update. However, the other 3 files that are to be loaded via USB, won't work on the AVH-8450BT. No matter if I use a USB cable and formatted USB with each file or even connecting the USB to back (directly) of the AVH-8450BT. What is happening? Any help with this?

[@johangabrielleonizarra9509]

hermano tengo un 8450bt esta original, el se le puede hacer alguna actualizacion o descarga de mas fondos de pantalla y cosas asi?

[@mr.inderdeepsingh3893]

sir can u tell AVH-8490BT UPDATE AVAILABLE OR NOT...IN INDIA.

[@coxakk]

where is the firmware? this link is broken

[@edilsonmodestoradael3851]

Hello. I have the AVH-P8480BT from Brazil and would like to know if I can update the firmware with this informative video version. I need to use the IPHONE 5 on AVH-P8480BT. Tks a lot.

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi Edilson, thank you for your message. We would strongly recommend that you contact your local Pioneer call centre to discuss firmware because this update is specific to Australian models only.

[@jaroslavkoczky8809]

Hi, I try to play video from USB in different formats and it doesn't work AVH 8500BT

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi Jaroslav, please schedule a call with our tech support team via the "Contact Us" page of our website for further assistance with your enquiry.

[@tugalsan]

It is a good videı with two missing part. 1. Befpre updating bluetooth one should click boototh update button 2. I have note 2 and have no idea how to connect it :((((

[@alejandrovargas535]

Hi can you tell me how to update the firmware of pioneer avh x4600BT bought cd-ml100 MirrorLink but not recognized ahhhh says that I have to update it but not how to thank Friend

[@jamiebennett458]

My system won't recognise the USB drive, iv'e tried re formatting to FAT32 with no luck, any ideas?

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi 89deme, Can you confirm if you were able to successfully update your unit?

[@gananda175]

Hi, I am in India and have a AVH-8490BT unit in my car, I was using the cable CD-IU201s to connect my iPhone4. Now I have changed to iPhone 5S and please suggest me if I have to update the unit with the firmware suggested in this video and also change the cable to CD-IV202AV? Please reply ASAP. Thanks in advance.

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi Anand, this firmware update is for the '8450', not the 8490', therefore please don't attempt this update on your headunit. Instead, please talk to your local Pioneer retailer or contact Pioneer India.

[@gananda175]

pioneerelectronicsau Thanks for your reply. I am not able to get proper update from Pioneer India for the past one month (ever since I bought my iPhone in December first week). I reached them via Facebook, Tollfree no. etc. nothing worked. Appreciate if you could give me a higher authority contact number please? Having invested so much money in the head unit, I couldn't use it for the past one month, kindly help. Thanks.

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi Vishu, have you attempted this firmware upgrade?

[@sami8247]

Well i just tried this on and its not turning on after the 1st usb update i re sett using pin then it went off from then on :-(

[@bigtone1977]

will an iphone 5 still pair with the unit for the Bluetooth hands free an audio streaming if you do not use the adapter?

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi caguamo1967, are you using a PC or Mac with this update? You need to use a PC.

[@solemela]

Hi I wanted to know if I can use this firmware update for my avh-p8450bt in the United States?

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi Alysson, are you saying you have an AVIC connected to the 8450BT?

[@javierpiskulich255]

PLEASE ANSWER: i just bought the AVH X8550 BT, 1. Do i still have to update the firmware?!?!!? 2. To use the appradio2 and other iphone 5 apps with the unit i still have to use the Lightning AV adapter and a lightning usb apple chords?

[@felipecarbonar8669]

Dear Pioneer, do you know if that update works with AVH-P8480BT ? Regards,

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi Alysson, What cables are you referring to?

[@josevsalcedo]

can i reproduce videos from usb memory on my AVH-X4500BT? thank..

[@nandoXnet]

Have update to AVH-X8580BT??

[@samirassef-z4z]

What do I do if my bt update is grayed out

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Thanks for reaching out. I would suggest scheduling a call with our friendly tech support team via the following link. They will be able to discuss your issues further with you. www.pioneer.com.au/contact-us/

[@alessioilmito]

When i use appradio and maps is impossibile to search location (why?!?!) can you help me?

[@lestervai]

will there be update for iphone 6?

[@solemela]

Hi... I wanted to know if I can use the firmware update for my avh-p8450bt in the United States... Thanks

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi Solemela, Unfortunately, this video/firmware is exclusive for Australian consumers. The US version of this firmware might be slightly different, therefore we recommend visiting Pioneer US website for more information.

[@gotbiggins]

Will this work for the AVH X4500BT as well or is there different steps for it?

[@jaysonfrancis7675]

How about helping all your customers who bought the avhx5650bt then spent more money on the cdml100 for nothing.there's no support from you guys or CCC or even mirrorlink.how can you sell a product that both have a different mirrorlink firmware installed and not offer any support for updates just to then release a newer model with mirrorlink built in.???

[@sq5_abt_brasil]

why do you need bluetooth connection to the CD-IV202AV?

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi Gabriel, If you follow all the steps presented in this video, you will successfully update your AVH-P8450BT unit.

[@diegocurcino]

hello friend I went to do the upgrade and my dvd pioneer avh-p8450 equal of the video did not turn over everything else I can do to live it again he is not showing signs of life not a worried overpaid and not by aparleho Please have more assurance of help in some way to get back my dvd'm willing to do everything to return him thanks diego Curcino live in Brazil thanks friends

[@thirstyboy]

No not yet. Bluetooth upgrading is the first step. I have cleared the Bluetooth memory but wen I go to update software it is showing not enabled. I have tried to reset the device. But then it shows everything enabled, I clear the Bluetooth memory and again the the Bluetooth update is not enabled. What can I do. ?? U need to help me. Currently my device is working fine with old firmware a the settings. Just tell me why is it not enabled and how to enable it. Thank you

[@alessioilmito]

Ok but why hear there is type box ?!?! kzbin.info/www/bejne/inmchWqrebB9a68. Minute 11:40 and another thing,contact dont appear in my screen why?!?!

[@gcocenza]

Hi, I've also tried to update my device to this new version, but mistakenly used the wrong USB file. Now it won't turn on anymore. Can anyone who had this problem please help me solve it? Thanks!

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Gabriel Cocenza I would call our tech support team - 1800 672 102.

[@danilociardella]

it Works to iphone 5s too?

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi Danilo, we'll confirm this with our tech team tomorrow. Apologies for the delay in responding to your question.

[@TheUKNZ]

Hi, I am in ANZ and have the 8450 and completed the Bluetooth Firmware update no problem. The problem like many others is that the USB will not read for the iPhone 5 update. I have tried 3 different USB keys and confirmed the right file is on the root and it is formatted to Fat32. Can you please advise? Thanks :-)

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi Nigel, it's really difficult to diagnose your issue over email and easier over the phone. Do you have the Aus or NZ model?

[@TheUKNZ]

Guys, I have resolved it and the resolution might be helpful to others!...I was formatting the USB drives via Windows 8.1 and the AVH-P8450BT refused to recognise the USB drives. I then formatted the USB drives using Windows 7 (FAT32 - blank name of drive) and it worked perfectly!...thanks Pioneer for coming back to me but hopefully this will assist others. :-)

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Great stuff Nigel, very happy to hear you have resolved the issue and thank you for sharing with others!

[@TunioAkhtar]

sir Android phone can mirroring in AVH-8450bt

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Unfortunately not on this model

[@brocko86]

will this firmware update fix the issues i have with any android device and it not displaying track information or controls?

[@hoganhogan952]

+Brock Grenfell yes. You also don't need a usb key or a laptop. Download the file and extract it to your phone. Select the file and share it over bluetooth it will push the file to the unit. You do have to pair first with the unit, power off and select the bluetooth update. It will wait for the file and this is when you push from your phone

[@michaelrudler1643]

+Hogan Hogan Thanks so much for these instructions. I just updated my 4400 via my phone over bluetooth, and it worked perfectly. I just had to ignore the message from my phone that the file failed to upload. It took less than 2 minutes.

[@zainkhan-eq6dn]

Hi Guys Your video got error 10 on my pioneer AVH -8490BT. Error only shows on bluetooth. This video has cost me alot will never trust pioneer i guess you guys want ppl to get get error and buy new products.

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi enderbyhank, as explained in our instructions, a failure to follow the installation process correctly may result in you 'killing' your 8450BT headunit. Please contact our tech support on 1800 060 852

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi William, can you please email us at [e-mail] with your details, so one of our tech support guys can contact you.

[@pioneerelectronicsau]

Hi Alejandro, please contact our tech support team on 1800 060 852

[@solemela]

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[@thirstyboy]

Hi my my Bluetooth memory clear n update fields are not getting active. What to do?

[@thirstyboy]

Hello. Please help me here. I am from India and I have this 8450BT unit which is imported from Australia. It's working fine. But now I want to update the firmware for my iPhone 5. The problem I am facing is that the Bluetooth memory clear and Bluetooth update are not enabled. So please help me what to do.

[@thirstyboy]

Please help

[@4000Fadi]

hi theremy options in clear memory and memory update are blank, no, way to click there....I reset the radio and still, might be already updated or does not accept other firmware...I???it is also avh 8450bt.....didn't try the cables cause don't have them yet, trying to update first, pls help...

[@carmineprudente2605]

hi i'm in italy, and i'm trying to update the avh8400bt, the bluetooth procedure was completed without problem. but with the usb procedures, no problem with the CWW6775_Ver9801.YUK but i have problem with the CWW6778_V825.HAT file, when i use the key ,the window for the updating doesn't not appear. please help