Software Update
iLX-407 1/4
Software Update Procedure
iLX-407
7-inch Shallow-Chassis Multimedia Receiver With PowerStack™
Introduction
This installation manual is designed to take you through the step-by-step installation of the firmware version
iLX-407_1.0.11(2021.08.10) update for the iLX-407. Please familiarize yourself with the owners manual (found at
www.alpine-usa.com/support) and if you still have additional questions please call 1-800-TECH-101.
This firmware update corrects issues with the following:
Fixes wrong status display of Sub.W Level & Sub.W Phase.
Step 1: Format The Flash Drive
1-1 Only flash drives formatted to FAT32 can be read by the head unit. This means that your flash drive can
not be formatted to anything else including NTFS, exFAT, etc.
1-2 In Windows the drive can be formatted by right clicking on the drive in file explorer and selecting format
as shown in the pictures below.
Caution!
Do NOT turn off vehicle’s ignition or head unit’s power switch while updating. Some modern vehicles may
shut down the ignition (ACC) if the engine is not running for some time. If you are not sure if this applies to
your car, leave the engine running while the update is in progress.
Do NOT remove the USB flash memory while updating.
Do NOT press any buttons while updating.
Do NOT update while driving.
Failing to follow any of these cautions could cause damage to the head unit.
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