ALP Question please

[BestRadarDetectors]

Cheers Guys,

I will just make LOTS of usb keys, for me its the best way, if the police here in the uk were to discover it was a jammer I would be in very deep 5hit indeed,
This way if I get stopped or mr police gets too interested its just a case of pull and dispose of the usb key and nothing can be proven, even if he switches it on and off.

Thanks again guys for your help, this is a great fourm : )

Check this out as to what I mean .... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-31604908

Not sure why the person did not give them a reading. We cant stress the importance of slowing and giving them a reading. If you continue to Jam they will know what you are doing.

[V8MBO]

the guy is a idiot!!

[modsl55amg]

You dont need a USB inserted to run it unless you installed a security key. Many people keep 2 USB Drives in their cars with different color USB Sticks with different settings. It only takes 1-2 seconds to load up a new settings file so yes you could switch back and forth relatively easy.

BRD, I have my new ALP system set up with the following files (Uxxxxxxx.bin, UCSTHIFI.bin, VOICEPAK.ALP, setup.alp). per your detailed instructions in the "First Steps Required After Installing Your ALP Priority System" thread. I also have two USB Flashdrives in my car's armrest. One Flashdrive has the setup configuration to modify the ALP system to an Unlimited LID time for testing purposes only. The other Flashdrive has the setup configuration to modify the ALP system to the PDC Only function. QUESTION: What is the correct procedure in using the two USB Flashdrives? Do I leave the ALP system on, then insert the Flashdrive into the USB port, then remove the Flashdrive after it has completed its download? Do I have to turn the system off, then back on again to complete the download? Or is the download procedure complete after I remove the USB Flashdrive? Should the only file on the USB Flashdrive be the new setup.alp file that I want to download? Thanks in advance for your advice.

[BestRadarDetectors]

BRD, I have my new ALP system set up with the following files (Uxxxxxxx.bin, UCSTHIFI.bin, VOICEPAK.ALP, setup.alp). per your detailed instructions in the "First Steps Required After Installing Your ALP Priority System" thread. I also have two USB Flashdrives in my car's armrest. One Flashdrive has the setup configuration to modify the ALP system to an Unlimited LID time for testing purposes only. The other Flashdrive has the setup configuration to modify the ALP system to the PDC Only function. QUESTION: What is the correct procedure in using the two USB Flashdrives? Do I leave the ALP system on, then insert the Flashdrive into the USB port, then remove the Flashdrive after it has completed its download? Do I have to turn the system off, then back on again to complete the download? Or is the download procedure complete after I remove the USB Flashdrive? Should the only file on the USB Flashdrive be the new setup.alp file that I want to download? Thanks in advance for your advice.

Once all the updates are complete (Will take around 6 minutes if you have HiFi) you will no longer need to keep the firmware files on the USB Drives. If you want to switch settings just keep a different setup.alp file on each of your drives.

[Jaguar]

I'd just use the settings menu to return to defaults myself, if I was in a place I needed to be worried about it, it'd be in parking mode in seconds.

EDIT: Apparently this doesn't do what I thought it did. Dang.

[modsl55amg]

Once all the updates are complete (Will take around 6 minutes if you have HiFi) you will no longer need to keep the firmware files on the USB Drives. If you want to switch settings just keep a different setup.alp file on each of your drives.

Tom/BRD/Members: What is the correct procedure to perform when using a USB Flashdrive (setup.alp) to change the CONTROL BOX settings?

1. Do I leave the ALP system on, then insert the USB Flashdrive into the USB port, then remove the Flashdrive when the download is complete?
2. Do I have to turn the system OFF, then back ON, after the new CONTROL BOX settings download is complete?
3. Or do I just leave the system ON after the new CONTROL BOX settings download is complete?
3. From everything I have read and viewed, with the ALP system ON, I would just insert the Flashdrive, with the new settings I want, into the USB port, the system downloads the data in a few seconds, I then remove the drive, and I do not have to do anything else. Is this correct?

Thanks again for your help.

[modsl55amg]

I'd just use the settings menu to return to defaults myself, if I was in a place I needed to be worried about it, it'd be in parking mode in seconds.

Jaguar, Thanks for the info.

To clarify your answer, when you say "settings menu", are you talking about the manual input of various settings by using the Control Box buttons, as contained in the AL Priority User Guide? Specifically section 4.3.5, which is the "Restore Factory Default Settings and Memorize Number of Installed Sensors"?

If you are talking about using section 4.3.5 of the User Guide, will performing this programming sequence restore the ALP to a pure Parking Detection Only (PDC) mode of operation (as well as restoring all Control Box settings to the Factory Default settings), as described in the "Setup Your AL Priority Control Box" section from the ALP website?

Thanks again for your advice.

[V8MBO]

I'd just use the settings menu to return to defaults myself, if I was in a place I needed to be worried about it, it'd be in parking mode in seconds.

I see what you mean but my way the usb key can be removed in two seconds and there is no time wasted, and you cant be seen operating the controller, also I want it never to return to jam mode unless I want it to, ie key inserted, My way if the cops stop me I pull the usb and dump it in two seconds, and no matter what the police man does it wont become a jammer, thus no trouble.

[RedRocket]

Tom/BRD/Members: What is the correct procedure to perform when using a USB Flashdrive (setup.alp) to change the CONTROL BOX settings?

*During the last few f/w's there have upgrades to both the "Control Box" & the "Control Set",& I have loaded them both on the USB stick.

1. Do I leave the ALP system on, then insert the USB Flashdrive into the USB port, then remove the Flashdrive when the download is complete?-I don't,I have inserted the USB w/ the AL-P "OFF".
2. Do I have to turn the system OFF, then back ON, after the new CONTROL BOX settings download is complete?-Yes,after the "Control Box" f/w completes loading,I turm "OFF" the AL-P via the "Control Set" button...wait 10sec...then turn power back "ON" via the "Control Set" button. (this now causes the "Control Set" f/w to now load.)
3. Or do I just leave the system ON after the new CONTROL BOX settings download is complete?- Here's where I get more anal about removing anything "hot" (w/ power "ON")...after "Control Set" f/w completes loading,I then turn "OFF" power & consider it now ok to remove the USB stick safely !
3. From everything I have read and viewed, with the ALP system ON, I would just insert the Flashdrive, with the new settings I want, into the USB port, the system downloads the data in a few seconds, I then remove the drive, and I do not have to do anything else. Is this correct?- Only if you don't have a "Control Set" f/w to also upgrade.(I would still be overly cautious & turn power "OFF" before removing USB,but that's just me)

Thanks again for your help.

Hope this helps.

[Robotpedlr]

Or ALP can change the fog light on/off/flashing button to quickly toggle PDC only mode / normal (per your setup) mode. That way you can quickly click the right button to switch between the two.