ALP Question please

[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.

[modsl55amg]

Hope this helps.

RedRocket. Thank you for your detailed answer. You mention turning the ALP OFF after a download is complete, in order to safely remove the Flashdrive. Then turn the ALP back ON, in order to have the ALP system complete the loading process. This is what also has to be done when I load a new program or change of program (update) into my laptop. It has to be turned OFF, then back ON, to complete the loading process.
Thanks again for your help!