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System Firmware Update Instructions for AppRadio

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 4 (SPH-DA120) 

 
IMPORTANT 

Please  download  and  print  these  firmware  update  instructions  before  downloading  and  installing  the 
firmware update. It is important that you complete all steps correctly and in the order described below. 
 
In order to perform this update, the following items are needed: 

 

Pioneer AppRadio 4 (SPH-DA120) 

 

A USB storage device with the following requirements: 

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  2 GB or larger in capacity, formatted to FAT32 

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  Should be blank (should not contain any files) 

 
 

CAUTION 

 

The only USB port that supports the firmware update is 

USB port 1

 

DO NOT turn your unit off or disconnect the USB storage device while the firmware is being updated. 

 

You can only update the firmware when the vehicle is stopped and the parking brake is engaged. 

 
Displaying the firmware version

 

Check  whether  the  firmware  of  your  unit  needs  to  be  updated  by  checking  the  version  number  of  the 
firmware. 
 
 

Procedure: 

1.  Press the HOME button to display the Top menu screen. 
2.  Touch the following keys in the following order. 

 

The “System” screen appears 
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for AppRadio 4

Page 1: ...arger in capacity formatted to FAT32 Should be blank should not contain any files CAUTION The only USB port that supports the firmware update is USB port 1 DO NOT turn your unit off or disconnect the USB storage device while the firmware is being updated You can only update the firmware when the vehicle is stopped and the parking brake is engaged Displaying the firmware version Check whether the f...

Page 2: ...down the list 4 Touch System Information 5 Touch Firmware Information 6 After the Firmware Information screen appears check the firmware version number 7 Verify that the firmware on your unit is not already 1 07 ...

Page 3: ...Connect a blank formatted USB storage device to your computer and then download the correct update file on pioneerelectronics com firmware The file name is SPH DA120_FW Update_v1 07 zip 2 Locate and decompress the downloaded file The downloaded file will produce a folder called AVIC5000NEX when decompressed If you do not have a file decompression utility installed on your computer you may download...

Page 4: ...9 Touch System Information 10 Touch Firmware Update The Firmware Update screen appears 11 Touch Continue to display the data transfer mode ...

Page 5: ...is shown Please note After pressing Start the receiver will restart itself and return to the update screen below 13 Wait until the update process is complete DO NOT pull out the USB storage device or remove power until you see the Update Complete screen Once the firmware update process is complete the unit will display the Update Complete screen ...

Page 6: ...he firmware update is complete Confirm that the firmware has been updated Procedure 1 Press the HOME button to display the Top menu screen 2 Touch the following keys in the following order The System screen appears 3 Scroll down the list 4 Touch System Information ...

Page 7: ...5 Touch Firmware Information After the Firmware Information screen appears verify that the firmware version is 1 07 2014 Pioneer Electronics USA ...

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