ALPINE iLX-F905D USB Device User Guide

: June 3, 2024
: Alpine

Table of Contents

Firmware Update Instructions
Connection
Installing the Update Software (USB Stick)
Documents / Resources
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)

iLX-F905D USB Device
User Guide
iLX-F905D/iLX-F115D/iLX-705D/i905D Serie
Software Update Procedure

Firmware Update Instructions

The Firmware must be updated with one USB device.
There is one firmware update file for the current Alpine radio generation: iLX-F905D, iLX-F115D, iLX-705D & i905D.
First, please download the “iLX-F905D_USB-Stick.zip” and follow the instructions. The iLX-F905D/iLX-F115D/iLX- 705D/i905D can be updated via USB 1 connection (see connection diagram below). Before starting the update, please check following notes. The download file is compressed in zip format. The contents of the download files need to be extracted to a freshly formatted USB device (FAT32). The update takes 5 to 10 minutes.

Update file contents/storage place

ALPINE iLX F905D USB Device - Figure 1

Notes

Do NOT use the compressed file for update, otherwise the unit cannot recognize the files.
Do NOT change folder name and file names, otherwise the unit cannot recognize the files.
Do NOT store the folder inside another folder.
Do NOT store any other folders/files on the USB device.
Do NOT remove the USB device while updating.
Do NOT update while driving.
Do NOT press any buttons while updating.
Do NOT turn off the vehicle’s ignition or head unit’s power switch while updating.
Modern vehicles will shut down the ignition (ACC) after some time if the engine is not running. If you are not sure if this applies to your car, leave the engine idling while the update is in progress.

Connection

ALPINE iLX F905D USB Device - Figure 2

Installing the Update Software (USB Stick)

Store the downloaded and extracted files “iLX-F905D_USB-Stick.zip” on the empty USB device in the Root Folder (see left figure).
Turn on the vehicle’s ignition to turn on the Alpine Head Unit.
Press the “Menu” button (Hard Key) on the Alpine Head Unit to enter the settings. Press the “Setup” button on screen and then press “System” on screen.
Now press the “About” button on the screen. In the About menu, you will see the current Firmware Version and the “Update” button for executing the firmware update. Now press the “Update” button.
Connect the USB stick to the USB port: USB 1 2.4A Android Auto of your Alpine Head Unit (see picture page before, below right). Press “OK” to start the update.
After checking the update file on USB stick, a screen with the pre-installed and the new firmware, Current Version and NewVersion is displayed.
Press the “Update” button again to start the update.
Press “Yes” button when update message appears on the screen.
The update is finished when the screen (see picture right) is displayed. Press the “OK” button. The Alpine Head Unit will reboot automatically.
Remove the USB device from Alpine Head Unit.
Reset the Alpine Head Unit by clicking: Menu → Setup → System → About→ Clear All Settings: Press the “Reset” button.
Attention: All personal audio settings will be deleted!
Press the “OK” button again when the message appears on the screen.
The Alpine Head Unit will reboot automatically.
Check firmware version in Setup: Menu→ Setup→System → About → Firmware Version.
If “Firmware Version” number is displayed as “2.0.000” in SETUP menu (see picture right) of the Alpine Head Unit, this update procedure has been successful.