Navigation Hack Guide: Welcome Screen Mod, Trip Computer, OK Button Nag Removal
#201
Originally Posted by sasair
FYI-
For anyone trying these on the version 4.55 disc, the background file is Opening1.bmp inside of the 07Touch2.bin file for the TL with touch screen, or in the 07Jog2.bin file for the MDX/RDX with jog wheel. I haven't figured out the OK Button hack yet.....
thank to all you TL folks and TSX foks too for that matter for laying the ground work for all these hacks. I wouldn't have known where to start on the RDX nav without all this great stuff.
For anyone trying these on the version 4.55 disc, the background file is Opening1.bmp inside of the 07Touch2.bin file for the TL with touch screen, or in the 07Jog2.bin file for the MDX/RDX with jog wheel. I haven't figured out the OK Button hack yet.....
thank to all you TL folks and TSX foks too for that matter for laying the ground work for all these hacks. I wouldn't have known where to start on the RDX nav without all this great stuff.
#202
Originally Posted by pkim05
i have a mac. can i still hack the navi screen w/out using windows prompt?
#203
Anyone know the few lines I need to change on 3.60 so I can have the Trip and Diag shortcut?
I dont want to replace the file with an older one, as I just did a hex compare and it has 92020 diffrent changes in the code... I want to keep this as clean/neat as possible.
As for the OK I could care less on that, but if possibly others will like I am sure. I dont always use the navi and like that it will turn off on its own if I just dont do anything.
I dont want to replace the file with an older one, as I just did a hex compare and it has 92020 diffrent changes in the code... I want to keep this as clean/neat as possible.
As for the OK I could care less on that, but if possibly others will like I am sure. I dont always use the navi and like that it will turn off on its own if I just dont do anything.
#204
Well, thought I would share my luck... I manually went into the file and modified the sections that matched the sections on the old disk that were modified for the trip computer and it failed... The disk loaded fine in the car, but when I hit information it just rebooted itself...
The two files have the same sections once you find them, there locations are diffrent because they seem to have added a lot of code changes or simply just moved things around for whatever cause but just no go.
Its funny, they modified every file on the new disk. Even the trip computer file is not the same anymore.
I wonder if they did some code cleanup or just simply wanted to break our mods...
Non-less anyone else good at this and want to give it a try let me know, I have the original files and the now modded one I tried that failed.
The two files have the same sections once you find them, there locations are diffrent because they seem to have added a lot of code changes or simply just moved things around for whatever cause but just no go.
Its funny, they modified every file on the new disk. Even the trip computer file is not the same anymore.
I wonder if they did some code cleanup or just simply wanted to break our mods...
Non-less anyone else good at this and want to give it a try let me know, I have the original files and the now modded one I tried that failed.
#206
Originally Posted by BigB2k5
Its funny, they modified every file on the new disk. Even the trip computer file is not the same anymore.
I wonder if they did some code cleanup or just simply wanted to break our mods...
I wonder if they did some code cleanup or just simply wanted to break our mods...
#207
Originally Posted by sasair
You should see how different the 4.55 files are. Not even close to the same. The bmp startup screen file is not a standard bmp file type. there is no navi.exe. and different bin files if you have touch screen or jog dial.
I just hate this about 3.60... Hope someone can figure out.
#208
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 31
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From: Vancouver, Canada
can we create Navi DVD with Canada's map for 2nd gen TLs
The latest Navi upgrade DVD for the 2nd generation of TLs (black, version 2.40) does not have Canada's map.
Since Acura does not bother to upgrade the 2nd generation Navi's DVD with the Canada's info , I am thinking is there a way to create a DVD, which would have USA (from the black DVD version 2.40) and Canada (from the orange DVD version 3.60) information.
Or is there a way to modify the orange DVD version 3.60 so it would work on the Navi for the 2nd generation TLs.
Since Acura does not bother to upgrade the 2nd generation Navi's DVD with the Canada's info , I am thinking is there a way to create a DVD, which would have USA (from the black DVD version 2.40) and Canada (from the orange DVD version 3.60) information.
Or is there a way to modify the orange DVD version 3.60 so it would work on the Navi for the 2nd generation TLs.
#210
Originally Posted by noah82
BTW, I've tested using kennyc's 3.40c HMIManager.exe with 3.60, and it works sweet!
We have another confirmation that this works with the 3.60 DVD! Just did the hacks and it worked like a charm!
We have another confirmation that this works with the 3.60 DVD! Just did the hacks and it worked like a charm!
#211
Wow, I got this to work on the first try and it only took about 20 minutes!
I was putting this off because I thought it would be too difficult, but I had no problems at all.
I just went on a roadtrip and the trip computer was awesome, and I love having a personalized startup pic and no ok button!
Thanks kennyc and angrydad!!!
I was putting this off because I thought it would be too difficult, but I had no problems at all.
I just went on a roadtrip and the trip computer was awesome, and I love having a personalized startup pic and no ok button!
Thanks kennyc and angrydad!!!
#215
OK Button Bypassed 100% - "AD" - DEFEATED u cant get it off but u can get AD initial off and put your own words in it tho..
#216
I loaded my custom wallpaper and it's the proper dimension and size as the default acura wallpaper but when I started up the car, the image look longer to load up and didn't stay long enough because the nag screen came on. There's gotta be a way to replace the nag screen with the same image or take it out all together...If I can get access to the source code I could look into it...
#217
For the trip computer hack, how do you extract the HMIManager.exe from the BNHH401A.BIN before replacing it with the patch? Do we need a specific dumpNAVI.exe in order to do this because the dumpNAVI graphics/console only extracts BMP files, not HMI files.
#218
From the first post:
4. Type "dumpnavi BNHH401A.BIN extract" This will extract everything within that BIN file into a folder named BNHH401A
5. Find a file named HMIManager.exe in that folder and copy it out to the same folder as AD's TC patch.
5. Find a file named HMIManager.exe in that folder and copy it out to the same folder as AD's TC patch.
#220
Anyone wana try to figure this out for the 3.60 files to get the trip computer?
I am willing to provide the files, but I had no luck when I attempted. I dont want to replace them with the older ones as the version of the files are diffrent so I rather keep as the right files.
Thxs
I am willing to provide the files, but I had no luck when I attempted. I dont want to replace them with the older ones as the version of the files are diffrent so I rather keep as the right files.
Thxs
#221
New startup image, OK button bypassed with AD's patch (I used 3.40c even though I have 3.50 due to a known problem with the navi.exe file size), then patched over that with AD work-around. Got it on the second try. For those that haven't done it yet and are wondering exactly what this does/looks like, here's a clip.
http://s97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...gAnch=imgAnch1
Sorry the sound is terrible.
I used the info/instructions from this thread as well as from:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146686
This is a great little mod that took me (a non-computer oriented person) only about 2 hours to figure out and complete. All the instructions were pretty clear. Thanks, everyone!
http://s97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...gAnch=imgAnch1
Sorry the sound is terrible.
I used the info/instructions from this thread as well as from:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146686
This is a great little mod that took me (a non-computer oriented person) only about 2 hours to figure out and complete. All the instructions were pretty clear. Thanks, everyone!
#223
ok i have a 06 TSX. i have now wasted 8 cds and 2 dvd's trying to make this work. I repeadedly get the error "check your disk" after the car tries to load the software. I have one successful dvd load the new image, but the image came up black screen instead of a picture. I am now too frustrated to keep wasting money. BTW i am using 4.3 software. anyone else have this? I searched my navi disk and i have no navi.exe file. I tried to download the file and hack it and put it in my bin file and nothing works. Someone please help. I know my error is first the way the picture is turning out..... but it's a 110. and also maybe it's my burning software...... but i used 2 different burners and the car accepted it once already.
#224
Originally Posted by WICKEDFX
ok i have a 06 TSX. i have now wasted 8 cds and 2 dvd's trying to make this work. I repeadedly get the error "check your disk" after the car tries to load the software. I have one successful dvd load the new image, but the image came up black screen instead of a picture. I am now too frustrated to keep wasting money. BTW i am using 4.3 software. anyone else have this? I searched my navi disk and i have no navi.exe file. I tried to download the file and hack it and put it in my bin file and nothing works. Someone please help. I know my error is first the way the picture is turning out..... but it's a 110. and also maybe it's my burning software...... but i used 2 different burners and the car accepted it once already.
#226
Originally Posted by WICKEDFX
ok i have a 06 TSX. i have now wasted 8 cds and 2 dvd's trying to make this work. I repeadedly get the error "check your disk" after the car tries to load the software. I have one successful dvd load the new image, but the image came up black screen instead of a picture. I am now too frustrated to keep wasting money. BTW i am using 4.3 software. anyone else have this? I searched my navi disk and i have no navi.exe file. I tried to download the file and hack it and put it in my bin file and nothing works. Someone please help. I know my error is first the way the picture is turning out..... but it's a 110. and also maybe it's my burning software...... but i used 2 different burners and the car accepted it once already.
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=6424
or this
http://www.guicide.com/cars/2006civic/nav/hacks/
#227
Originally Posted by WICKEDFX
i found out the image is 217kb so i replaced it with the same size file and it updated just fine. but the car still won't load the dvd. says check disk. is it my burning?
#228
Originally Posted by chfields
Ok so i got it to work. turns out my picture would not convert right from 8 to 16. so i picked one from the forums here and it worked fine. Guess i will need to get the file size perfect on my picture. Thanks for the help.
#230
i'll have to get a cdrw. thanks. ok i have a question, when i use other peoples art posted on the forum it works in the 8to16 converter, but when i do the exact instructions with any of my images and put it through the 8to16 converter, it gives and error and says 0bytes. anyone else run into this? thanks.
#231
Originally Posted by WICKEDFX
i'll have to get a cdrw. thanks. ok i have a question, when i use other peoples art posted on the forum it works in the 8to16 converter, but when i do the exact instructions with any of my images and put it through the 8to16 converter, it gives and error and says 0bytes. anyone else run into this? thanks.
#234
I have developed the new version of CEBin 0.5.
There are many bugfixes and two new commands: addFile, patchFile.
I put some examples of command files into the archive.
Please note that they are only examples. Your command files may(actually, has to) be different.
I need volunteers to test it.
A volunteer should be familiar with the old version.
Please report failures as well as successes to the email in readme.txt
Your comments are welcome too.
I would also appreciate if somebody writes a more clear instruction for CEBin and provides more examples.
Sorry for my English.
There are many bugfixes and two new commands: addFile, patchFile.
I put some examples of command files into the archive.
Please note that they are only examples. Your command files may(actually, has to) be different.
I need volunteers to test it.
A volunteer should be familiar with the old version.
Please report failures as well as successes to the email in readme.txt
Your comments are welcome too.
I would also appreciate if somebody writes a more clear instruction for CEBin and provides more examples.
Sorry for my English.
#235
So i figured out that somehow the image is not doing well in photoshop. when i save it with photoshop the 8to16 gives and error when trying to convert. So is there some type of compressing layers or flatten image type of thing i should do to make it work right? when you guys make your image what do you do to it before saving?
#237
Originally Posted by WICKEDFX
So i figured out that somehow the image is not doing well in photoshop. when i save it with photoshop the 8to16 gives and error when trying to convert. So is there some type of compressing layers or flatten image type of thing i should do to make it work right? when you guys make your image what do you do to it before saving?
Originally Posted by datmrman
If using Photoshop, one way to meet the pictures specs is to convert the picture from RGB to Indexed (Image > Mode > Indexed Color). Once inside the indexed color dialog box, chose Local (Perceptual) from the Palette drop down menu. Then input 173 in the Colors field. This will alter your colors in your image because you are limiting the palette, so you might have to make some sacrifices or changes to the image. Then save as bitmap, 8 bit. Another way is to crop the image on the sides a bit.
DO NOT use Bitmap compression (RLE)
DO NOT use Bitmap compression (RLE)
Originally Posted by kennyc
Instruction
1. Create your wallpaper.
2. Resize/crop the wallpaper down to 380x234 with 256 colors
3. Resize the wallpaper to 480x234 so it will "stretch" the wallpaper horizontally.
4. Save it as "Back.bmp" - make sure your photo editing software converts the picture from RGB to Indexed (img->mode->indexed color in photoshop) and enter 173 in the colors field. Also make sure it is saved as 8-bit bitmap. So your wallpaper will be the same size as the original. (113,068 bytes, 114688 bytes on disk) Make sure your wallpaper is the same size or smaller than those numbers, or else it will not work!
1. Create your wallpaper.
2. Resize/crop the wallpaper down to 380x234 with 256 colors
3. Resize the wallpaper to 480x234 so it will "stretch" the wallpaper horizontally.
4. Save it as "Back.bmp" - make sure your photo editing software converts the picture from RGB to Indexed (img->mode->indexed color in photoshop) and enter 173 in the colors field. Also make sure it is saved as 8-bit bitmap. So your wallpaper will be the same size as the original. (113,068 bytes, 114688 bytes on disk) Make sure your wallpaper is the same size or smaller than those numbers, or else it will not work!
#239
What are you talking about? Interested
I'm generally dissatisfied with the navi system in my 2006 TL, but I have no idea what the hell you guys are talking about! I think I get the getting rid of/bypassing the need to press the "OK" button when it comes up on the screen, but what is the thing with the trip computer/angry dad thing? I know what the trip meter is-there are 2 (A and B), but is that what you are talking about? Please explain, I'm interested. Thanks. Oh, and by dissatisfied, I'm talking about the general inability of this navi system to find anything at all, compared to my handheld Garmin V, which Alpine admits has a much bigger database. Anything that can be done in this area?
#240
ok ... im running a 3.5 orange disk but i ran into problem when i try to do t/c on dumpnavi after i type in"dumpnavi ... update HMIManager.exe", dumpnavi pop up and i put all he file to it, this is what come up "nag modification isn't supported on your car"
what should i do???
what should i do???