MK3 / Mode2 / Custom Update

[Monnone]

I have the MK3 navi system and understand that it requires mode2/Form1 burning and that my nav will only update to v22 (3-1/63). Been doing TONS of reading on this site. Great website btw.

I'm trying to change a few things using Navtweak namely the splash screen. I've followed ccfj1's thread as best that I could. When I re-inject the modified navboot file back into the .bin file and save it, it converts the image to mode1. Why is that?

I have downloaded all the recommended software, UltaISO, imgBurn, etc...I also own MagicISO and NERO and have fooled around with those in this process as well. I cannot for the life of me make the final image work?!

I've read many things about how this is done but I can't get them to work at all. What is this software ccfj talks about: mode2_converter? I can't find a download for that.

I've tried to create many custom CD images to no avail. Some got stuck and I had to do the hold button trick to get the CD out. Navi crapped out. I got it back up again using the v21.1 image floating around here. I'm just stuck. I can't get the mods I want installed mainly I think because my CDs are burning in Mode1. I did manage to get MagicISO to burn a disk straight from the program as mode2 but it failed too. I think because of the TOC or something.

Thanks all!
Brian

[ccfj1]

I have a link to the modded version of the mode 2 converter I'll PM it over to you.

its a bit more complicated to make a mode2 but easier (if you know what I mean).

basically unzip a normal v32 mode1 image and then make a dir on your pc and call it say c:/v32

then open the v32.iso image in ultraiso (or similar) then drag and drop all the contents (inc dir structures) into the v32 dir.

Then edit the navboot or usr_load files in the normal way (navtweak), once done.

run mode2converter and drag and drop all the files from the v32 dir into mode2converter, then make.

This creates 3 files, a .cue a .bin and a .toc, open the .cue with imgburn and hey persto, one mode2/form1 mk3 OS image.

[KiwiJochen]

Originally Posted by ccfj1

I have a link to the modded version of the mode 2 converter I'll PM it over to you.

its a bit more complicated to make a mode2 but easier (if you know what I mean). [really complicated procedure removed]

Far too hard

Just drag and drop in and out of MagicISO, that's what I did

MagicISO keeps the image in Mode2/Form1 format

[GtheRacer]

Originally Posted by ccfj1

I have a link to the modded version of the mode 2 converter I'll PM it over to you.

its a bit more complicated to make a mode2 but easier (if you know what I mean).

basically unzip a normal v32 mode1 image and then make a dir on your pc and call it say c:/v32

then open the v32.iso image in ultraiso (or similar) then drag and drop all the contents (inc dir structures) into the v32 dir.

Then edit the navboot or usr_load files in the normal way (navtweak), once done.

run mode2converter and drag and drop all the files from the v32 dir into mode2converter, then make.

This creates 3 files, a .cue a .bin and a .toc, open the .cue with imgburn and hey persto, one mode2/form1 mk3 OS image.

Hi guys!
After one week searching the web and reading a LoooT of crap, FINALLY THE Explanation.
THANKS!
One more request: the whole night I just cant find DA Thing called "mode2converter"
(found just smthng that makes mode2 form2, which doesnt work after all )
Could u please help me with this?
Thanks! in advance

[Monnone]

Sounds like a plan! Thank you for the clarification.

[ccfj1]

I'll try and find the mode2 zip file mate

[Monnone]

Fantastic!

[Monnone]

Another quick question. I've read to use the 'navboot' file located here:

\V_2\RR\0101\BMWC01S\app_sw

But in the Procedure.txt file in mode2cdmaker says for MK3s navi's use 'usw_load' to modify located here:

extracted\Mk3\0116\BMWC01S\app_sw

Which files should I modify?

Thanks!
brian

[ccfj1]

For the mk4 the top one (navboot) and for the mk3 the bottom, (usw_load).

Also you may need to edit all the usw_load files in the 0103, 0116 and 0127 dir depending on your type of car and the coding of the vehicle.

[ccfj1]

Not for met it don't, it always converts to mode1.