How to update your Pioneer NEX radios software

[@Montano102]

Very helpful thanks got the first steps with ease didn't know you had to turn the source off to update

[@fenna454]

can I use the sd card for update?

[@blueviper8016]

I followed this video step by step and it worked great! I used a MacBook Pro and it didn't make a difference, it updated just fine. Thanks five star car stereo for your tutorials and as always great videos

[@soonicevery]

I am told to reformat my USB drive from Fat16 to Fat32. It fails each time and I only have a MacBook. How'd you get yours to work?

[@Penske_Logistics_Roseburg-Ore]

I have looked on the website for the update for my DHM-2660NEX And there isn't any. I see that I have version 08.03 not sure if it is the current version, but I see that KZbin clip showing how to update in year 2022.

[@TprGTO]

Thanks for posting this video. Followed the instructions verbatim. Downloaded update. Formatted the thumb drive. Copy and pasted for the first two attempts and subsequently sent update to thumb drive the third and fourth attempts. Connected to USB 1, pressed AV, source off and firmware update and continue. Four attempts and nothing. Displays message to make sure only the update file is on thumb drive and reconnect. The update file is the only file on the thumb drive. My 8200-NEX does not want to complete the update.

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Are you using a Mac?

[@TprGTO]

Windows on a Dell computer.

[@maroturbo383]

I have the same issue ....

[@mikcheka]

I've attempted multiple times also without any luck.

[@ajfadrilan]

Running into the same issue on 2500nex. Anyone get around this issue?

[@imanekhomsi81]

thank you for this video. i was going crazy to install the new firmware by myself.

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Imane Khomsi cool glad we could help.

[@TrueDarkMajin]

For those wondering, yes, you can use an SD card according to the pioneer website. "One of the following storage devices with at least 2 GB of storage capacity formatted to FAT32" - USB storage device - SD card

[@JonathanHernandez-xi9tg]

Thanks for a amazing video

[@Mrkc-vf4nf]

Thanks for the video worked like a charm

[@ronchampagne8484]

What exactly is being updated ? I want updated maps mostly . I cannot find an answer . Is a map update different than a firmware update . Also larger thumb drives cannot be formatted FAT 32 unless you create smaller partition first .

[@scolson18]

What does hitting "source-off" do?

[@adamross6388]

Thanks it worked great. Is there a way to update the maps on the NEX 8201 or do you have to wait on Pioneer to put out the updates for maps as well?

[@capturemeinpictures]

Note: If the firmware update file that you download from Pioneer comes as a ZIP file, you have to extract the files before using.

[@duramax78]

Gone Birdwatching yup I think that’s why a lot of guys are having trouble.

[@the_drifting_kings_1871]

what does that mean

[@Karrion28]

Love your videos. keep it up 👍🏼

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Thank you!

[@LikquidDutch]

2 things to note in my case it was much easier updating in the SD slot cause usb1 was taken by my miracast adapter. And 2 there is also a separate update for Bluetooth software in the Bluetooth tab most people miss that one.

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

The Bluetooth update is included on this up date. We use USB only because it works in all the radios.

[@madamhummingbird]

Very helpful tutorial. Thx for sharing. Happy holidays🎄

[@joefavata776]

Just confirming: firmware updates on the 4200nex CAN be done with sd card. Is this correct??

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Joe Favata yes it can with a Windows computer

[@Databyter]

It's not really clear if you unzipped this file. I can't open a zip file like that and extract a folder. Are we supposed to put the zip file in the thumb drive, or unzip it first and put THAT in the thumb drive. Seems like there was some video magic where some files appeared on your desktop already unzipped. Databyter

[@tizitlcoatl9152]

thanks Man, you saved my life

[@michelleashley8839]

Please help, I followed your directions exactly but when I hit continue it tells me no device please try again and I do have the flash drive installed the light came on when I installed it it's between two and eight megabytes like the pioneer people told me I don't understand. Could you help me?

[@cyberpunk9634]

Im having a problem with my head unit avh-x8650bt, the usb doesnt resume the song which im playing whenever car is restarted and it starts from one song always and I change the color scheme wallpaper etc but whenever car is started again everything is reset . I tried to update firmware and when update was finished I checked firmware no it was same old firmware meaning update didnt get installed... Any help please ?

[@Mrdjhavok]

Quick question every time I go to maps the little wheel spins then just goes back to home screen what can be causing this? Nex 800

[@jcababe76]

is this the same procedures to update my 7000 NEX? I tried it once before but it bricked. Not under warranty now so kind of hesitate!

[@snaashers]

Can I do this with the USB2 input or does it have to be USB1?

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Avinaash Singh USB one is for updates

[@snaashers]

Thanks

[@jrwagner6700]

What the best usb drive to use to update the firmware for the pioneer avic-w8400nex will a Sandisk work

[@mohamedelmanci5530]

Please help me. Is there a way to update the radio from a single frequency to a dual frequency for Pioneer radio avx-490bs

[@raycesari1280]

I have a Pioneer AVH-2300NEX and am trying to update from 8.22 to 8.37. I updated once before successfully, but receive a file version error this time. Any suggestions?

[@jimbola77]

Thank You Partner! for sharing that I need to perform this on my pioneer, but 1st I need a thumb drive thank you for sharing God Bless.

[@mattfischer8413]

I really like the background and theme you have anyone know what it is?

[@philindeblanc]

I tried to update the 4100nex to the 1.10v and it does NOT work. Any clues? I put in USB1, I turned it off, I used a formated stick larger tahn 2gb, I copied the main file. Any ideas? the main folder is titled 4100nex, the folder inside is called 5100nex, and then a bunch of files in that. Tried using either folder with "No Device, Please try again" message. Arrghh!!!

[@17vmrivas]

My radio doesn't want to read my USB, its formated to fat32, 16gb & it doesn't want to work, any help? Trying to update to 8.37

[@stealthwalker007]

My avic 6200nex nav is not loading, does it need firmware updated?

[@tupapi818247]

Hey bro what the hell happened to your sidekick?!!!

[@Youdontknowme-xc8mu]

Did he extract the compressed file before he copied it?

[@angelesmendoza1398]

What if the screen only turns on to software error won't do anything else?

[@BIGGTYME369]

hey... how you doin..... I recently purchased a pioneer unit and I don't know if its just me but I don't even see the firmware and software tab anywhere on the page after I choose my device, don't know if hey up dated the website since this video or what!!! I have a NEX 5201

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

bay bay that is because there has been no updates for the radio yet. If you register your warranty card Pioneer will send you an email when there is an update

[@BIGGTYME369]

Five Star Car Stereo​ Thanks, what's the warranty card look like??? will pioneer have the update will I have to go to naviextras??? Sorry I know I'm asking too many questions!!!

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

bay bay the warranty card is a little 3x5 slip of paper. You may be able to do it on their web site. OS updates are on Pioneers site, navigation on Naviextras

[@BIGGTYME369]

Thanks a bunch!!! Very helpful!!!

[@jamesluster8473]

Thank you , it worked great!!!

[@shadyawad2305]

My screen is locked with the NEX logo and nothing else will happen I tried resetting it everything help

[@209nr]

Can u update the 8000 to the 8200 maps

[@robertbarcus1963]

What are the issues? Be nice to know!

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

This is what they are telling us Improve the boot time for playback from Pandora source - Fix Artwork and Metadata for Pandora source - Minor bug fixes

[@loloent]

Now will this update interfear with the Microbypass? - & fo u happen to knw wat fixes it brings.

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

No the bypass will work fine.

[@kevinbraithwaite3379]

I'm about to purchase the 4200 can you use your phone to do this instead of a computer and thumb drive especially if the phone is connected thru android auto

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Kevin Braithwaite nope you can do USB thumdrive or SD card.

[@christianalvarado2390]

How do i update the maps? I have the 8200NEX

[@thodoris83]

MVH-AV270BT update do you have sir?

[@daneypryor1322]

I have that 4200 NEX, do you if there a kit for it on 2016 Honda Accord?

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Check Metraonline.com they would be the only ones.

[@TheRangeControl]

Does it make any noteworthy updates like video playback from SD?

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

TheRangeControl the update mainly just fix bugs.

[@dj4950]

where is USB 1? I have a female usb connected to it, to which I hook up my phone to use AndroidAuto, but when I plug the usb into , it's not even recognizing it

[@Charles_primetime73]

My avh 4200 gets to 67% on the update and kicks it out with an update failure do you have any ideas I have no hair left to pull out LOL

[@rawdough5269]

I forgot my password for my pioneer avic-5200NEX AND the password isn't working is there any way to reset it????

[@williamdelapena1121]

How come my 8200 turns off wben i get a text message? Help

[@MrJonnieFingaz]

I have a Pioneer AVIC 8100Nex head unit. How do I update the Navigation map. I used an sd card to update my head unit. But it's not working for the Navigation please help.

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Have you been here pioneer.naviextras.com/shop/portal

[@JosePerez-ut6jl]

Hi I have a pioneer sph-Da120 and it’s stuck on a screen that just says software error do you know how I can fix it? Thanks .

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

That would have to back for service

[@samuelgonzalez1617]

Hi guys ... I need to update my 4200nex .... it is necessary to extract the file with "winzip" or "winrar" before passing it to USB ???

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Yes you have to in zip the file before use

[@theuncanspan]

the 4200NEX is identical to my AVH-X8750BT (I guess region dependant differences)

[@JoseLopez-fd7ke]

I Just upgraded to samsung galaxy note s10+ 5g. But my pioneer avic5000nex don't run android car. Can you help me whit that? please. Thanks

[@MagicJamz]

FFs theres no firmware update selection where ever i go in the pioneer site

[@QVINZANT]

Will the usb port work with a extinction cable

[@james.henning]

I dont know about an extinction cable but it would with an extension cable...;-)

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

+QVINZANT yes it will, I would not go more than another 6 ft

[@lasv155]

Thank you for your help

[@mq6853]

After checking out other videos, I realized that I had to engage the emergency brake to update the system as well as work on Bluetooth updates

[@tvtcl4697]

No meu F80TV deu error software. O aparelho está travado com essa mensagem!

[@stewarthr93]

hey I have question I hope yall could help me out with I have a 2014 ram had the basic 3.0 radio I swapped it out recently with a pioneer AVH-X4800BS head unit and my truck has back up sensors that normal make sound when you get close to something but now will not make the warning sounds. any idea why? thanks.

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

What interface did you use to install the radio

[@stewarthr93]

+Five Star Car Stereo Axxess XSVI-6523-NAV Wiring Interface

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

+Holden Stewart so after checking everybody's smart harness the only companies that retains the backup assist is iDataLinks. Unfortunately it will not work with the 4800.

[@stewarthr93]

+Five Star Car Stereo that sucks but thanks. I guess there isn't away to bypass some wiring so that the sound comes through the speakers?

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

+Holden Stewart no not on the basic radio according to my guy at Pac, only if it has a factory amp.

[@Jmustan03]

do you guys know why I have an error-02 code on my avh 4000 nex when I try to connect my bluetooth??

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Jmustan03 that is strange Communication issue. You may want to go into the main menu( gears) and go to the tool and do e restore settings to see if that helps

[@Jmustan03]

Five Star Car Stereo I'll try that , hopefully it works. thanks guys!

[@fonzynoles]

Mines update the same software 1.01 witch it currently have I see yours say 1.03.

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Antron Robinson the 4200 is on 1.03 the navigation radios are still on 1.01.

[@ghostgrizzly_]

Im having problem where firmware update is not selectable on the 4200nex

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Juan Rojas make sure the lt.green break wire is engaged. It has to be active for this function

[@FAL8oh8]

I have macbook pro. will this still work

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

No, the Mac puts a hidden fill on the drive. There is an app call "eject for windows" you can use on your Mac to get it to work. By the way it hate Windows!

[@josep7831]

its. ot letting me extract the zipfile

[@Jcortes62]

My for some reason doesn't work so i try with sd card but i can't update my firmware my pioneer is avh- 4000NEX i know maybe don't due like it's i use macbook pro can you guys tell me how can i update my Radio, thanks

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

+Jose Cortes Mac puts a temp file on the drive the radio can't read. You can get an app called Eject for Windows or just use a Windows computer.

[@Jcortes62]

Thanks guys for you help, I ready update my pioneer thanks a lot

[@Unominious]

what people dont mention is that if the file is zipped we have to unzip it first!!!!!!

[@loganstatter3650]

Tell me why no one in my shop could take the 5 minutes to help me out with this simple process, newer to car audio so I haven’t done this before

[@midwestsavage00]

I got a avic-5000nex and can’t find anything

[@maroturbo383]

Can you do this on the 8200 I've tried 5 times no luck

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Yes, are you using Mac or Windows? And also must be in USB 1 or SD card

[@maroturbo383]

+Five Star Car Stereo windows base laptop and I used the usb1

[@maroturbo383]

+Five Star Car Stereo windows base laptop and I used the usb1

[@maroturbo383]

+Five Star Car Stereo windows base laptop and I used the usb1

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

+maroturbo383 did you get it to work yet? If not try reformatting the drive to fat32. Make sure to go into the radio smartphone settings and make sure it is set to USB. Can also resort the radio and then try the update.

[@albertuu]

On avic8200NEX it will only do update from 1.00 version to 1.01 version. Thanks! great video as always

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

That is the current version for that radio. The 4200 is the only radio on 1.03

[@dpaulitejr]

Jose V is it common for the avic8200 to ask what language every other time you start your car? Its as if it resets

[@albertuu]

Dexter P no some is wrong with your unit or settings Mine does not do that

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Dexter P what type of are is it in? Your yellow 12 volt wire is going to sleep and your radio is losing memory.

[@dpaulitejr]

Five Star Car Stereo my car is a 2011 C350 mercedes. Im also having some trouble with my aftermarket reverse camera that only sometimes works when the gear is in reverse. All of this professionally installed by an audio shop.

[@oldirtybrewton]

THANK YOU!!!!!

[@rbnjr]

if i follow your steps exactly, i get an update fie error.

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Make sure file is un zipped, try a different drive, make sure there is nothing on drive but update

[@bluespy4]

Nice, put my car in Accessory mode and turned source off on the radio. Firmware update came on and I could start it.

[@tomjw7]

Shit don't work, I do everything right and it just gives me an error. Tried using sd , same shit.

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

+tomjw7 are you using Windows and USB 1?

[@consultoriacomercial]

Thanks!!

[@duramax78]

I’ve been pissing around for about 6 hours finally got it, you have to unzip the file.

[@journeytree]

💀

[@noahkb80]

You mean update FIRMWARE not software.

[@thafirestarter]

im downloading my firmware from pioneer's website at 25kb/s in 2020 kill me please

[@thehegt]

Hi sir my current firmware is 08.15 can i update it to 18.15 which i see on pioneer?

[@gerardorequenes7947]

what is the improvement in bluetooht worth adding so that it can play hi res formats i need aptx hd because i have a cell phone lg gt thinq and have aptx hd bluetooth