[ASH8]

Relevance to this FIRMWARE thread is?
Come on guys, either PM each other or start your own thread about 'Apple TV'.
not here..

 

[seanc81]

Anyone know when the next S/W update is expected to come out for NA? V59 is terrible.

 

[PhilSat]

From USA to Europe

I'm seeking your help on the following issue. I did noticed that you mentioned to use the correct COUNTRY specific software when performing an upgrade. However, I lived in the states (USA) for a couple of years and bought myself a Mazda CX5 with (off course) ... NA N software.
I moved to Europe and brought my Mazda with me. Now, being in Europe for quite some time (the Netherlands), i would like to us the EU software instead of the American on my CMU.
Can I update with the EU software? Is this possible or is there a difference in CMU so it wouldn't run the EU software?

1. Model Mazda CX5, VIN JM3KE
2. Firmware installed: OS and Failsafe: 55.00.750 NA N and database 00.05.00
3. Live in Europe, Netherlands
4. Problem: NAV chip With European map will not work (so they told me at the MAZDA garage locally)

Thanks

 

[championway]

I'm seeking your help on the following issue. I did noticed that you mentioned to use the correct COUNTRY specific software when performing an upgrade. However, I lived in the states (USA) for a couple of years and bought myself a Mazda CX5 with (off course) ... NA N software.
I moved to Europe and brought my Mazda with me. Now, being in Europe for quite some time (the Netherlands), i would like to us the EU software instead of the American on my CMU.
Can I update with the EU software? Is this possible or is there a difference in CMU so it wouldn't run the EU software?

1. Model Mazda CX5, VIN JM3KE
2. Firmware installed: OS and Failsafe: 55.00.750 NA N and database 00.05.00
3. Live in Europe, Netherlands
4. Problem: NAV chip With European map will not work (so they told me at the MAZDA garage locally)

Thanks

you dont need to change the firmware region,

just follow this post of me. to hack it..
tips:: the original binary after you take it from JCI , you can keep copy of it before hacking , in case you back US can use the step to replaced it.

 

[ASH8]

I'm seeking your help on the following issue. I did noticed that you mentioned to use the correct COUNTRY specific software when performing an upgrade. However, I lived in the states (USA) for a couple of years and bought myself a Mazda CX5 with (off course) ... NA N software.
I moved to Europe and brought my Mazda with me. Now, being in Europe for quite some time (the Netherlands), i would like to us the EU software instead of the American on my CMU.
Can I update with the EU software? Is this possible or is there a difference in CMU so it wouldn't run the EU software?

1. Model Mazda CX5, VIN JM3KE
2. Firmware installed: OS and Failsafe: 55.00.750 NA N and database 00.05.00
3. Live in Europe, Netherlands
4. Problem: NAV chip With European map will not work (so they told me at the MAZDA garage locally)

Thanks

Hello PhilSat, many thanks for the extra reply info details (#1 to 4) and questions from you, it helps all of us when trying to answer and so much easier and faster with a reply.

I hope your reply answer given is/was suitable and worked for you.

Good luck.

 

[PhilSat]

ASH8, thanks for asking. I still have to find out if the answer works for the NAV issue.

However, the initial question still remains, can you install the EU software on the USA CMU? This because not only the NAV is effected, also the possible display languages, the radio frequency etc.
Do you know iff this is possible?

Grtz.

 

[championway]

No don't, it will brick your CMU.

all what are you concerned about radio Navi System Language , all firmware region can be modified for example
Navi : as i wrote to you before

Radio

modified the File (( blm_radio-system.xml ))  located at jci\settings\configurations
EU used:
<Node key="radio">
    <Node key="AMFreq" data="F64" value="530"/>
    <Node key="FMFreq" data="F64" value="87.7"/>
    <Node key="Band" data="U32" value="2"/>
    <Node key="AMHd" data="U32" value="2"/>
    <Node key="FMHd" data="U32" value="2"/>
</Node>

System language and VR voice related to Language can be modified from same location jci\settings\configurations

maz_cmu-root.xml
blm_settings-system.xml

 

[ASH8]

ASH8, thanks for asking. I still have to find out if the answer works for the NAV issue.

However, the initial question still remains, can you install the EU software on the USA CMU? This because not only the NAV is effected, also the possible display languages, the radio frequency etc.
Do you know iff this is possible?

Grtz.

I somehow doubt you will brick CMU (but can't guarantee), I have physically installed NA 55 Firmware over ADR (which is now basically EU with different language packs) in AU and the Sat Nav still worked but Tuner had issues with local AU frequencies, not all stations would tune, see 6.2 on page one.
You wish to do the reverse EU over NA, you wont resolve Navi issues and you should have some form of AM:FM,no digital, and no XM service...NA Tuner Amps (TAU hardware) are unique to NA.

Its not gong to resolve the basic Hardware differences unless you hack.

Anyway I prefer this thread not turn into hack advise as it is only about OE normal installs please PM each other or take to appropriate thread.

 

[SirMikan]

Found out it was my USB stick. I found one that was an 8GB USB2, worked like a charm. Now running 59.

 

[ASH8]

Navi : as i wrote to you before

Champ has it occurred to you that Phil may not have a clue what you are talking about and perhaps does not want to hack as he is not certain about the full process.
Phil is a retired gentleman from the Air Force, so I am guessing and being very presumptuous, after all he has not replied to anything that you have addressed directly to him?

Perhaps talk it through more privately/precisely in correct thread or in PM to him if you are certain about the changes you are instructing.?

Just a thought I could be totally wrong..

Thanks..

 

[PhilSat]

All,

Many thanks for the tips, suggestions and answers. I will try some of it on my Mazda, but it will take some time. Let you know.

Sincerely.

 

[PhilSat]

EU navigation on USA Mazda

Dear Champ,

Since I'm not allowed to send you a PM, here a generic findings-report:

I've tried the NAV solution as you gave to me earlier. I did find a Europe navigation map (called 'Mazda 3 Copy 2014', with a specific CID and a separate xxx.lyc file). Made a SDHC card (8gb fat32) and copied all files/directories on it.

Step 1 went oke, I got the 'jci-linux_imx6_volans-release' for my car.
I ran the tool and made a CID patched version and a CID_SIGN patched version. I used the CID number given in the downloaded EU map.

Did step 4 and step 5, the system did reboot, but did NOT accept the SD card :frown2:

Even after adding the extra ...lyc file out of the 'Mazda 3 Copy 2014' on the SD card, it did not work at all. Always the 'invalid SD card' notice.

Any suggestions?

Grtz PhilSat.

 

[PhilSat]

ASH8,

Yes, retired Air Force, but not yet allowed to PM.

Grtz.

 

[PhilSat]

EU and USA systems

No don't, it will brick your CMU.

all what are you concerned about radio Navi System Language , all firmware region can be modified for example
Navi : as i wrote to you before

Radio

modified the File (( blm_radio-system.xml ))  located at jci\settings\configurations
EU used:
<Node key="radio">
    <Node key="AMFreq" data="F64" value="530"/>
    <Node key="FMFreq" data="F64" value="87.7"/>
    <Node key="Band" data="U32" value="2"/>
    <Node key="AMHd" data="U32" value="2"/>
    <Node key="FMHd" data="U32" value="2"/>
</Node>

System language and VR voice related to Language can be modified from same location jci\settings\configurations

maz_cmu-root.xml
blm_settings-system.xml

Champ,

In your answer, you mention some files to modify. Can you help me in locating these files? I only can download a *.up file (for instance right now the cmu150_NA_59.00.441A_reinstall.up) as being the software for my MAZDA. Do you mean to edit this file? If yes, how? If no, were do I find the jci\settings\configurations etc?

Definitely willing to give it a try.

Appreciate your patience.
Regards.

 

[championway]

Champ,

In your answer, you mention some files to modify. Can you help me in locating these files? I only can download a *.up file (for instance right now the cmu150_NA_59.00.441A_reinstall.up) as being the software for my MAZDA. Do you mean to edit this file? If yes, how? If no, were do I find the jci\settings\configurations etc?

Definitely willing to give it a try.

Appreciate your patience.
Regards.

please tell me what do you want exactly to have on your CMU.. please sent me PM as this threat only for firmware update.

 

[ASH8]

Champ, Phil just told you that he cant PM , he does not have enough posts to PM.

I set up a thread for you Phil and Champ here...
http://mazda3revolution.com/forums/...io-electronics/183586-getting-mazda-connect-na-car-work-europe.html#post1885218

 

[mbburn42]

Hi All,

Hoping someone can offer some guidance.

I decided to try and update my V55 NA to the V59 NA software on my 2015 MZ3 due to some annoying bluetooth connectivity issues I have been having. I was able to install the fail safe without a problem, did the power down, and went back in to install the reinstall package but it was not there. I thought maybe I needed to copy the file on to the USB drive again so I turned the car off and went to re-download and load it onto the USB drive. Now when I press ignition once to activate the head unit I hear the radio turn on but do not see anything on the screen. It stays black. I waited 5 minutes to see if it would do anything else and it did not. Anyone have an idea how to proceed from here?

 

[mbburn42]

Well from reading another thread looks like I may be sunk and need to take it into the dealer. Damnit.

 

[aleottantotto]

Hi, maybe you can try following the instructions on this video:

Look on youtube for user "Reviewing tech101" and watch video "how to return to factory settings"

It's a procedure to reset cmu when screen is black

 

[nimonster]

Great thread thanks. I have 55.00.760 so I need to update. Does anyone know what happens to ssh if I update? I heard it stops ssh