First Pioneer AppRadio 4 (SPH-DA120) Firmware Update Now Available

Approximately three weeks after its release, the Pioneer AppRadio 4 (SPH-DA120) has received a firmware update from the manufacturer. The latest firmware version 1.07 brings a few fixes to the devices. The update process is similar to that found on Pioneer's NEX receivers.

Full details are below.

Here is the update notice from Pioneer:

Dear Valued Pioneer Customer:

We would like to inform you of the availability of a firmware update (version 1.07) related to Apple CarPlay™ for Pioneer AppRadio 4 (SPH-DA120) smartphone receivers. This firmware update should be applied only to AppRadio 4 (SPH-DA120) units sold in the United States and Canada. Installation on any other product could cause irreversible damage.

This firmware update (version 1.07) contains the following improvements: 

• Minor bug fixes and audio related issues 

In order to perform this update, the following items are needed: 

• Pioneer AppRadio 4 (SPH-DA120) 
• A USB storage device with at least 2 GB of storage capacity 

Steps to install the firmware are attached. Installation of the update should take no more than ten minutes to complete.

How to Obtain the Free Firmware Update:

1. Download the firmware update files to a computer from the Pioneer website: pioneerelectronics.com/firmware 
2. Transfer the files to a USB storage device for insertion into the AppRadio 4 (SPH-DA120) 

Questions:

If you have any questions, please contact Pioneer Customer Service toll free at 1-800-421-1404, Monday through Friday, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM (Eastern Time), excluding holidays, or by email through parts.pioneerelectronics.com/contact.

Sincerely,


Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

Complete detailed instructions are available from Pioneer. Visit this link to view the PDF file.