The Chinese GPS Firmware Thread

**artzuk12** · 31-12-12, 05:30 AM

"I found a way to put it in Service Mode"-could you share it what how to do that?

**cata007** · 01-01-13, 12:34 AM

Hello ... I have a problem with a gps iSun 4303 () ... I think it's Chinese appears "UPDATE DONE "and when the card out" NO SD / MMC card inserted "I guess I need firmware ... what can I do? thank

**cata007** · 03-01-13, 06:42 AM

no one knows?

**tonyc56** · 04-01-13, 02:32 PM

Hi all bought 2 chinese gps units as gifts for xmass ( cheapskate i know lol ) they were both supposed to have bluetooth on but when i got them only one had it activated the other is not on the menu screen contacted seller hes sayin 4 the price i paid bluetooth was not included and the one i got with it on i can keep ( there mistake )it was advertised with it on but they have changed the listing and removed it (and put the price up ) they say i can return it and get a refund cant be doin with all the messin round it would cost double what the units worth to send it back to china i live in uk .Right after emails back and forth i asked 2 just send the firmware with the bluetooth on and ill get someone to change it for me hes saying its not that simple he said somthing about a chip set as well thats where he lost me im not at all techi i can use the basics on a computer thats about it been searchin the web for a way to sort it and came across this brilliant site if anyone can advise or help be really grateful thanks tony.

**jwoegerbauer** · 04-01-13, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by tonyc56

hes saying its not that simple he said somthing about a chip set

If BT chip isn't present, of course it doesn't make any sense to attempt to install a BT driver ...

**tonyc56** · 04-01-13, 10:25 PM

Hi thanks for the quick reply Jwoegerbauer excuse my ignorance so does that mean that bluetooth cannot be enabled or added both units look exactly the same everything else on them the same when i went into windows control panel on the unit it had a bluetooth icon there when i clicked on it it gave error message and a number if that means anything like i said im not very tech so i came out and shut it down ..............this is the reply i got from them ..............Thanks for your reply and sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Unfortunately, bluetooth will need a special chipset build in the GPS (Not only software upgrading)..If firmware could solve the issue we will help you.
If you prefer, we could also help on returning for full refund for you ?......
Thanks again Jwoegerbauer for your help...
Specifications Primary Function: 4.3 inch touchscreen portable GPS navigator with multimedia features Screen Resolution: 480 x 272 Operating System: Windows CE 5.0 Antenna: Built-in Menu: - GPS / Music / Video / Photo / E-book / System - System Options: Volume, Power, Backlight, Date & Time, Language and System Info On board Buttons and Slots: - Power / Micro SD Card Slot / Mini USB Slot / Reset / Speakers / Pen Stylus Slot (Stylus included) / Headphones Socket (3.5mm) General GPS System Specifications and Menu Options: - GPS Chipset: SiRF Atlas IV - Interface: Touch Screen - GUI Interface: 2D and 3D - Voice: YES - Maps: via Micro SD card (Not Included), or internal 4GB flash memory - GPS Language: Software Dependent RAM: 64MB ROM (Internal Memory): 128MB External Memory: Up to 8GB Micro SD Card Supported Media Formats: Audio Formats: WMA / OGG / MP3 / WAV Video Formats: ASF / MPEG-4 (AVI) / WMV / 3GP / FLV Picture Formats: JPEG / BMP / PNG / TIF / GIF Text Formats: TXT Power Supply: Wall power adapter, car cigarette charger, USB, or built-in battery Battery Life: Up to 0.5-1 hours with active use Dimensions: H:112 x L:72 x W:12 (mm) OSD Menu Languages: English / Italian / French / Spanish / German / Portuguese / Danish / Swedish / Norwegian / Czech / Finnish / Polish / Slovenian / Turkish / Romanian / Nederlands Package Contents: 4.3 inch touch screen GPS Navigator and Media Player 4GB with Europe map USB Cable Car Charger Mounting Stand Bracket + Windshield Mount Power Adapter 100-240V (50/60Hz) Universal wall socket adapter ...........This is the info on device...
ROM VERSION
V.912C.700100.120222.4G
APP VERSION
V1.3AF-NU120-SD-EN
SYSTEM ID:
0018e420-09000000-00000000-00000001

This is the info on the device with bluetooth
ROM VERSION
V.912C.211100.120222.128M
APP VERSION
V1.3ABF-NU120-SD-EN
SYSTEM ID:
0018e420-09000000-00000000-00000001

**Mula** · 05-01-13, 10:35 AM

Hey Guys

as you guys can think I'm either asking for help finding a certain firmware or asking for help cause I accidently bricked my GPS ( Don't even ask how i managed to do it).

Ok here the problem:

I somehow wasn't paying attention while working on the GPS and managed to delete my init in the Registry which killed my GPS. Because I am now stuck in Bootscreen while other stuff like charging etc. still works. The next absolute killing thing about this is I know I looked up the System Info Screen a million times but I simply can't remember anything anymore... Neither ROM etc.

Please don't be angry having to answer over and over but I checked several pages here and couldn't find the appropriate stuff I need.

Is there any chance how I can unbrick my device?

If it is from any help here is some techical data of the GPS. I guess all those GPS are still the same stuff just with other packaging and so on?

It is an Eroda X20 GPS with Bluetooth + AV IN + TV and so on.

Touch Screen 7" High resolution TFT LCD monitor 800*480 pixels

Size

180*110*13mm

System

CPU
SiRF Atlas-V

Frequency
600MHz

SDRAM
128MB

Flash Memory
Built-in 4GB

Memory Slot
TF

O/S system
WinCE NET 6.0

GPS module

Built-in main chip/ built-in high sensitive antenna
GPS module sensitivity
-159dBm
Receiver frequency
1.5754GHz
Satellite channel
24
Position precision
< 10 meters

**newdriver** · 08-01-13, 04:30 PM

Hoping someone have the firmware for this unit : Innovatek IN-W72GPS Windows Car GPS|Bluetooth Player. My daughter decide to install her own wallpaper/logo and upon 3 start-ups it's frozen on the screen and wouldn't do anything. I reset the unit but when started, the same logo just stuck on the screen. no back-ups or anything. the seller wouldn't answer her e-mails.

Avanced 7"HD (800x480) Motorized 2DIN CAR Navigation Multimedia System
-Latest InnoSoft Software with Automatic Upgrade
-CPU: Sirf Altas IV ARM11 533MHz + 264MHz DSP Decoder
-OS: Microsoft Windows® CE Net 6.0 Core version with Internet Support
-SDRAM:128MB , Internal Flash Memory: New Edition with 4GB
-External MicroSD(TF) Card Slot (support 32GB Card)
-Direct Access Windows USB Host to enable Wi-Fi / 3G
-Support HDD up to 1000G
-Screen Resolution: High-definition 800x480 pixels 16:9 Ratio

**jwoegerbauer** · 08-01-13, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by newdriver

My daughter decide to install her own wallpaper/logo and upon 3 start-ups it's frozen on the screen and wouldn't do anything. I reset the unit but when started, the same logo just stuck on the screen. no back-ups or anything. the seller wouldn't answer her e-mails.

What do you mean with 'wallpaper/logo'? Different things! Wallpaper usually means OS's background image, logo usually means the initial screen image shown when unit starts.

**newdriver** · 09-01-13, 02:47 AM

Originally Posted by jwoegerbauer

What do you mean with 'wallpaper/logo'? Different things! Wallpaper usually means OS's background image, logo usually means the initial screen image shown when unit starts.

sorry, she said she put her own "design" on a wallpaper part of the OS (when it was functioning). initial car start , the wallpaper showed up then the "buttons" (navigation, ipod, radio, etc) with the wallpaper in the background, after the 3rd start- the wallpaper just froze and initially you can see the "booting circle"-like the hourglass. after that the wallpaper just froze when started. any hope for this unit?
thanks

**jwoegerbauer** · 09-01-13, 04:23 AM

Ah, now I see: it's neither CE's wallpaper (OS related), nor device's boot-logo (board manufacturer related). It's the device's skin (navigational menu) which became corrupted. This software is OEM related.

**newdriver** · 09-01-13, 04:41 AM

Originally Posted by jwoegerbauer

Ah, now I see: it's neither CE's wallpaper (OS related), nor device's boot-logo (board manufacturer related). It's the device's skin (navigational menu) which became corrupted. This software is OEM related.

thanks for the reply. (the seller is not answering phones or e-mails so there is no way to get the software-i did download their latest innosoft software but to no avail.) any other way to "fix" this thing? i guess it can still recognize the sd card when inserted.
regards

**jwoegerbauer** · 09-01-13, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by newdriver

i did download their latest innosoft software but to no avail... i guess it can still recognize the sd card when inserted.

AFAIK the InnoSoft software package (2011-Universal_InnoSoftV3_Free_SD) comes with these 2 files of importance: InnoSoft.exe and InnoSoft.ini. I suppose InnoSoft.exe is searched for if device gets powered on. If you study contents of script \InnoSoft\Scripts\Start.mscr then you'll see your device probably is a YF one. Assumed that's true, you should be able to enter Windows CE. Scroll back some posts here where in detail it's described how to enter CE-mode with a YF-device. Also some posts above you find instructions how to force a YF device to delete and re-create CE's registry.

**zahi_k** · 12-01-13, 11:41 AM

Hello Mates,
I got these information... can anyone help me to upgrade and deploy the latest GPS software and maps for the middle east?
Mediatek Logo when the device boots...

Rom version: 0.2.0-091109-OSRU.128M

APP version: YECON-V1.3F-UI20-SD-AR

System ID
0018E420-09000000
00000000-00000001

**jwoegerbauer** · 13-01-13, 12:52 AM

**yanouriou** · 16-01-13, 09:52 PM

Hi , I'm coming back to you because my chinese gps is completly bricked, I need to reflash all and to put it in the service mode but mine is different from the others you site on website (there are not 3 dots to put it in service mode). I'm quite good in electronic and I managed to get a serial link with the gps. I think I can access the ARM (the microcontroller that run windows) to manage to reflash it. But I need some help to understand the meaning of what it say :

Code:

B_16M
N_CIS ECC_TYPE_32BIT1KB
                        OK
                          (J)~
_CB2
    NC_PART_MODENC_PART_MODE
Microsoft Windows CE Bootloader Common Library Version 1.4 Built Jun 12 2012 09:47:59
Microsoft Windows CE Bootloader for MStar Columbus Version 0.1104 Built Jun 12 2012

[EBootBATConfigureAthena] TODO:
***** MSB2521 U03 Device *****
[INFO] EbootInitSarAdc.
[XZH]: INREG16(&g_pRTCRegs->RTC_SPARE_0 0
[XZH]: sd_checkfirstfile 0
[SimpleTimer]started:17
[XZH]: sd_checkfirstfile 1
[XZH]: UPDChecker 2
[XZH]: g_bNoUPD 1
[INFO]EBootCheckBatteryVoltage++
**********PMU: 0x1a778000**************
PowerONCharging: Start
OALBATGetMAXChargingCurrent: Current max charging current: 750 mA.
PowerONCharging: end(Adapter plug-out)
PowerONCharging: Voltage:4012 mV
PowerONCharging: End(> 3.4V)
Initiating NAND......
FMD_EBootInit 
FMD_EBootInit PREVENT MEM POWER LOST
FMD_EBootInit PREVENT MEM POWER LOST MEMCMP
==============ConfigContext=============>
u8_BlkPageCntBits : 6
u8_PageByteCntBits : 9
u8_SectorByteCntBits : 9
u16_BlkPageCntMask : 3F
u16_PageByteCntMask : 1FF
u8_PageSectorCnt : 1
u8_PageSectorCntBits : 0
u16_SectorSpareByteCnt : 10
=======================================<
{
 drvNAND_ProbeReadSeq OK
 u8_OpCode_RW_AdrCycle : 68 
 u8_OpCode_Erase_AdrCycle : 54
}
ReadNandID_HAL
              ID: 2C  , 68  , 4  , 4A  , A9  , 0  
ReadNandID_HALTotal 5 bytes ID
==============ConfigContext=============>
u8_BlkPageCntBits : 6
u8_PageByteCntBits : B
u8_SectorByteCntBits : A
u16_BlkPageCntMask : 3F
u16_PageByteCntMask : 7FF
u8_PageSectorCnt : 2
u8_PageSectorCntBits : 1
u16_SectorSpareByteCnt : 80
=======================================<
BlkIdx = 0
from cis : no need randomizer
from cis : no need SLC mode
support multi-plane
==============ConfigContext=============>
u8_BlkPageCntBits : 8
u8_PageByteCntBits : C
u8_SectorByteCntBits : A
u16_BlkPageCntMask : FF
u16_PageByteCntMask : FFF
u8_PageSectorCnt : 4
u8_PageSectorCntBits : 2
u16_SectorSpareByteCnt : 38
=======================================<
Search CIS OK
FMD> u32DiskStartBlkNo: 3Ah 
a.DisplayClockSettings
FCIE clk settings : NFIE_80MHz, But Duty Cycle 3:1
[FUNC] ReadBootConfig starts.
===========FMD> FMD_GetInfo==========
FMD> u32BytesPerBlock:100000
FMD> u32NumBlocks:1000
FMD> flashType:0
FMD> u16DataBytesPerSector:400
FMD> u16DataBytesPerPage:1000
FMD> u16SectorsPerBlock:400
FMD> u16PagesPerBlock:100
[INFO] ReadBootConfig, reading block 28...
[READ] reading page 7168.
[READ] copied 40 bytes to dest buffer.
[READ] updated index of dest buffer to 40.
[FUNC] ReadBootConfig ends.
==========[INFO]: Get Boot Config=========
[INFO]: g_EBootCfg.u8BootDelay (0x1)
[INFO]: g_EBootCfg.u8LoadDeviceOrder (0x1)
[INFO]: g_EBootCfg.u8DebugPort (0x0)
[INFO]: g_EBootCfg.u32LaunchAddress (0x80400000)
[INFO]: g_EBootCfg.u32ImageLength (0x558e84)
[INFO]: g_EBootCfg.u32ConfigFlags (0x0)
[INFO]: g_EBootCfg.u32Signature (0x20110307)
[INFO]: g_EBootCfg.u32XipSize (0x2000000)
OALBATGetVBAT  u32VBAT 4012
OALBATGetVBAT  u32VBAT 4008
OALBATGetVBAT  u32VBAT 4008
OALBATGetVBAT  u32VBAT 4008
OALBATGetVBAT  u32VBAT 4008
===========FMD> FMD_GetInfo==========
FMD> u32BytesPerBlock:100000
FMD> u32NumBlocks:1000
FMD> flashType:0
FMD> u16DataBytesPerSector:400
FMD> u16DataBytesPerPage:1000
FMD> u16SectorsPerBlock:400
FMD> u16PagesPerBlock:100
---------------------------
CPU Clock factor = 0x140
CPU Voltage = 1.30V
DDR Size = 128MB   d?
---------------------------
===========FMD> FMD_GetInfo==========
FMD> u32BytesPerBlock:100000
FMD> u32NumBlocks:1000
FMD> flashType:0
FMD> u16DataBytesPerSector:400
FMD> u16DataBytesPerPage:1000
FMD> u16SectorsPerBlock:400
FMD> u16PagesPerBlock:100
[ShowLogo]: ShowLogo
24-bit BMP files 
                 FMD> ReadCustData success blockID(0x24).
[Kernel/DrvGetCustDuty] CustDuty is 8
[INFO] EBootTurnOnBacklight. u8CustDuty= 8
[Kernel] TurnOnBacklight with boost and adj by pwm4  u8CustDuty = 8
g_FlashInfo.u32NumBlocks:0x1000
return from GetMBRBlockNum: 0x3a.
INVALID_ADDR : g_dwMBRPageNum = 3A00 
IsValidMBR: MBR sector = 0x3a00 block=0x3a 
Press [ENTER] to download now or [SPACE] to cancel.

Initiating image download in 0 seconds. 

Starting auto-download ... 
System ready!
Preparing for download...
BP_OpenPartition, dwNumSectors : B800 
IsValidMBR: MBR sector = 0x3a00 block=0x3a 

{     
Part_BootInd=3
Part_FirstHead=8
Part_FirstSector=1
Part_FirstTrack=0
Part_FileSystem=21
Part_LastHead=bf
Part_LastSector=0
Part_LastTrack=0
Part_StartSector=800
Part_TotalSectors=b800
}
OpenPartition: Partition Exists=0x1 for part 0x21.
BP_OpenPartition, dwNumSectors : 1000 
IsValidMBR: MBR sector = 0x3a00 block=0x3a 

{     
Part_BootInd=0
Part_FirstHead=c0
Part_FirstSector=1
Part_FirstTrack=0
Part_FileSystem=6
Part_LastHead=cf
Part_LastSector=0
Part_LastTrack=0
Part_StartSector=c000
Part_TotalSectors=1000
}
OpenPartition: Partition Exists=0x1 for part 0x6.
BP_OpenPartition, dwNumSectors : 19000 
IsValidMBR: MBR sector = 0x3a00 block=0x3a 

{     
Part_BootInd=0
Part_FirstHead=d0
Part_FirstSector=1
Part_FirstTrack=0
Part_FileSystem=11
Part_LastHead=5f
Part_LastSector=0
Part_LastTrack=0
Part_StartSector=d000
Part_TotalSectors=19000
}
OpenPartition: Partition Exists=0x1 for part 0x11.
BP_OpenPartition, dwNumSectors : FFFFFFFF 
IsValidMBR: MBR sector = 0x3a00 block=0x3a 

{     
Part_BootInd=0
Part_FirstHead=60
Part_FirstSector=1
Part_FirstTrack=0
Part_FileSystem=12
Part_LastHead=e7
Part_LastSector=0
Part_LastTrack=3
Part_StartSector=26000
Part_TotalSectors=3c8800
}
OpenPartition: Partition Exists=0x1 for part 0x12.
Param: 80400000 558E84 80400000 
Log2Phys: Logical 0x800 -> Physical 0xf000
FMD_EBootMoveNKDestAddr: 80400000h  StartBlk: 3Ch  ByteCnt: 5607044h 
INFO: OEMLaunch: Jumping to Physical Address 0x20400000h (Virtual Address 0x80400000h)...


Windows CE Kernel for ARM (Thumb Enabled) Built on Nov  3 2010 at 07:30:04
DCache: 128 sets, 4 ways, 32 line size, 16384 size
ICache: 128 sets, 4 ways, 32 line size, 16384 size
+++++AT88SC_Authentication++1111++++++
------AT88SC_Authentication-----
AT88SC_Authentication success!!!
Clear PMU_KEY_ONOFF_PRESSED.
[SerialIISR] registry initialized...
---DSK_Init---
FMD_InitFAL start...
[SimpleTimer]started:17
==============ConfigContext=============>
u8_BlkPageCntBits : 6
u8_PageByteCntBits : 9
u8_SectorByteCntBits : 9
u16_BlkPageCntMask : 3F
u16_PageByteCntMask : 1FF
u8_PageSectorCnt : 1
u8_PageSectorCntBits : 0
u16_SectorSpareByteCnt : 10
=======================================<
{
 drvNAND_ProbeReadSeq OK
 u8_OpCode_RW_AdrCycle : 68 
 u8_OpCode_Erase_AdrCycle : 54
}
ReadNandID_HAL
              ID: 2C  , 68  , 4  , 4A  , A9  , 0  
ReadNandID_HALTotal 5 bytes ID
==============ConfigContext=============>
u8_BlkPageCntBits : 6
u8_PageByteCntBits : B
u8_SectorByteCntBits : A
u16_BlkPageCntMask : 3F
u16_PageByteCntMask : 7FF
u8_PageSectorCnt : 2
u8_PageSectorCntBits : 1
u16_SectorSpareByteCnt : 80
=======================================<
BlkIdx = 0
from cis : no need randomizer
from xip cis : no need SLC mode
support multi-plane
==============ConfigContext=============>
u8_BlkPageCntBits : 8
u8_PageByteCntBits : C
u8_SectorByteCntBits : A
u16_BlkPageCntMask : FF
u16_PageByteCntMask : FFF
u8_PageSectorCnt : 4
u8_PageSectorCntBits : 2
u16_SectorSpareByteCnt : 38
=======================================<
Search CIS OK
FMD> u32DiskStartBlkNo: 3Ah 
Clear PMU_IRQ_KEY_PRESSED.
CheckBlockStatus pu8Tmp :  0 , 0 , 0 , 0 , 0 , 0 ,
a.BadBlock : 5A
CheckBlockStatus pu8Tmp :  0 , 0 , 0 , 0 , 0 , 0 ,
a.BadBlock : 5B
Clear PMU_IRQ_KEY_PRESSED.
b.DisplayClockSettings
FCIE clk settings : NFIE_80MHz, But Duty Cycle 3:1
FMD> Bad Block counts : 2 
FMD_InitFAL End... 
DSK_Init
===========FMD> FMD_GetInfo==========
FMD> u32BytesPerBlock:100000
FMD> u32NumBlocks:1000
FMD> flashType:0
FMD> u16DataBytesPerSector:400
FMD> u16DataBytesPerPage:1000
FMD> u16SectorsPerBlock:400
FMD> u16PagesPerBlock:100
FMD_GetInfo end
BM_Init
MT_Init
GC_Init
LocateSnapshot
qsort
SetSeqNum
MT_RestoreNotify
RestoreSnapshot
ScanMPages
ScanMPages end
GC_SortPriorityQueue
Back up, retire blocks
TL_Init end
[DSK] version             : 1.0103
[DSK] start block         : 29.
[DSK] end block           : 2047.
[DSK] # of log blocks     : 1930.
[DSK] # of phy blocks     : 2019.
[DSK] # of reserved blocks: 84.
SetFlashParameter
===========FMD> FMD_GetInfo==========
FMD> u32BytesPerBlock:100000
FMD> u32NumBlocks:1000
FMD> flashType:0
FMD> u16DataBytesPerSector:400
FMD> u16DataBytesPerPage:1000
FMD> u16SectorsPerBlock:400
FMD> u16PagesPerBlock:100
[SimpleTimer]started:17
SDH> _SD_PowerEx[0]: (OFF) 
SDH> CardDetect: (Eject)
SDH> ...(Ejected) OK!

Here is where I found the Serial pins :

Thanks for help !
It will be useful for others I think.

Yanouriou

**ms_biju73** · 17-01-13, 08:55 PM

Dear brother
my PNA got corrupted while updating & got stuck up on white screen- Any body have the rom for it?
MTK win ce5 core build 1400
800X480 HD ,Rom v. 13 m 000000.100829.128 m.
Please help.........

NT

**ablbd** · 18-01-13, 04:14 PM

yanouriou : When comes to this point
Press [ENTER] to download now or [SPACE] to cancel.
it starts a counter. You have to press space before the counter reaches zero and it will enter eboot menu (bootmonitor). Take care what you are doing in that menu, better ask. A wrong selection in bootmonitor could completely brick your device.

**ms_biju73** · 18-01-13, 06:31 PM

dear brother,
my device already got bricked & now I am looking for rom make it alive.I purchased it from ebay & bricked while installing mio4.
Then by mistake i boot from Rom v.13m.000000.100828.128m. My actual rom is v.13m.000000.100829.128m
The device dont have key pad to press enter or space.

here is complete details of the device
Rom version: v.13m.000000.100829.128m. YG 912M V2.2ABF. , Win ce 5core build 1400, 800x480HD, FM, AV-In

Manufacturer Specifications

Main Function: Car GPS

Display: 5 Inch Touchscreen (Resistive)

Screen Resolution: 800 x 480

CPU: MTK ARM1176JZ-S-MT3351 (500MHz)

DDR: SDRAM 64MB

CD: 128MB (flash)

Operating system: WinCE 5.0

External memory: 4GB micro SD card (included, max)

GPS chip: SiRF STAR III

Bluetooth: 2.0

Battery: 900mAh

Battery Life: 2 hours

DC IN: 5V Mini USB

Built-in Speaker: Yes, 1W

FM Transmitter: 76 to 1080MHz

Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 2.0

Wireless Camera Support: Yes, Via AV-IN

Multimedia Player:

- Video Formats: ASF, AVI, WMV, 3GP, MP4, FLV

- Audio: MP3, WAV

- Picture Formats: BMP,JPEG, PNG, GIF

- E-Book: TXT

Rear View Camera Specifications:

- Anti Fog Function

- Image Chip - VC 1/3

- Image Sensor - CCD

- Viewing Angle - 120 Degrees

please see ,if you can help me