How to fix, unbrick and upgrade bricked Mazda infotainment system

In this video I show how I fixed my bricked Mazda infotainment system. The whole procedure is quite simple but you should know what you are doing. Don't do it if you do not feel comfortable.

Obtain the following parts. I bought them here:
- USB programmer USB Programmer CH341A
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I1EU9LG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- SOP16 IC Test Clip
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CYA9BTY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Link to the files you need.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11vzcmR4vmDfG9fG3bqbnVvBfrxvxv2Jj?usp=sharing
Technically you can use any CH341A programmer. They are pretty much the same.

PROCEDURE

1) Remove the console. It might look a bit different on newer models but the guts are the same. You just need to get access to a circuit board holding the chip.
2) Connect USB programmer and install drivers. All the software you need is located here:

3) Connect the board to a computer. Make sure you use right pins. The program should indicate if the board is connected properly.
4) Read the chip, hit "verify" button to make sure it was read properly and save a copy of your .bin file to be safe.
5) Change byte at offset 0x0010000 from FF to 00 and save the file to a computer
6) Hit "erase" to clean the chip.
7) Open your modified .bin saved file and hit "program" botton. Wait a few minutes till it finishes programming.
8) Disconnect the board and plug it back into your car.
9) Make sure you have the upgrade .UP files on a USB drive;
10) Turn the car ON. It should start booting up and produce an error.
11) Turn the car OFF, insert USB drive and upgrade process should continue.
12) Pat yourself on a shoulder and like this video. You are the best!

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