ALP Question please

[V8MBO]

Hi Guys,

A question please,

Is it possible to unplug a usb from a live alp and instantly ( or nearly ) turn it back in to a parking system only with No Jamming?

Cheers.

[BestRadarDetectors]

Hi Guys,

A question please,

Is it possible to unplug a usb from a live alp and instantly ( or nearly ) turn it back in to a parking system only with No Jamming?

Cheers.

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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[V8MBO]

Cheers BRD,

I see what you mean but what I am looking for is when the usb is removed the alp is instantly ( more or less ) turned in to a pure ( and thus legal ) parking system, ie no usb, no jamming so problems with the cops, the situation would be " Alarm goes off, I unplug the usb and hey presto, its a parking system, Instantly by just pulling and disposing of the usb " thus mr police man is none the wiser..

see what I mean?

[dukes]

Cheers BRD,

I see what you mean but what I am looking for is when the usb is removed the alp is instantly ( more or less ) turned in to a pure ( and thus legal ) parking system, ie no usb, no jamming so problems with the cops, the situation would be " Alarm goes off, I unplug the usb and hey presto, its a parking system, Instantly by just pulling and disposing of the usb " thus mr police man is none the wiser..

see what I mean?

Your looking for Privacy Mode then, just note once you complete the process on your unit its permanent.

[BestRadarDetectors]

Cheers BRD,

I see what you mean but what I am looking for is when the usb is removed the alp is instantly ( more or less ) turned in to a pure ( and thus legal ) parking system, ie no usb, no jamming so problems with the cops, the situation would be " Alarm goes off, I unplug the usb and hey presto, its a parking system, Instantly by just pulling and disposing of the usb " thus mr police man is none the wiser..

see what I mean?

There are tons of features and options to customize the ALP almost anyway you want. Also realize that if used properly you will not really inform the officer that you are jamming them. By default the ALP will only defend for 4 seconds and then give them a reading. This is selectable from 3-9 seconds. Lets say you keep the default at 4 seconds and you are hit and immediately slow you can hit any button on the controller to instantly kill the ALP so that they will get a reading sooner and you will be less obvious. Once killed the ALP will go into parking mode for the next 60 seconds automatically before going back into defense mode. If for some reason you get pulled over you can keep a parking USB Drive in your glove box along with your insurance papers so you can switch the system into parking only at that time and not be obvious and suspicious.

[V8MBO]

Hi Dukes,

Sorry how does that work then? I have LPPs just now and am moving to ALPs so its all new to me : ) sorry if I am asking dumb questions!!