Sync 3.4 to 4 Possible?? Hardware v. Software

[AlaskanTexan]

Hey yall...I was thinking about getting an aftermarket head unit....BUT then I saw that Sync 4 is in the newer Fords ( 20+, I have a 19). Does anyone know if you can just have the Sync updated at the dealer to Sync 4 system software or would it have to be whole new unit hardware??? It needs to be a whole new unit then I think I'll just go with aftermarket.

 

[LokiWolf]

Hey yall...I was thinking about getting an aftermarket head unit....BUT then I saw that Sync 4 is in the newer Fords ( 20+, I have a 19). Does anyone know if you can just have the Sync updated at the dealer to Sync 4 system software or would it have to be whole new unit hardware??? It needs to be a whole new unit then I think I'll just go with aftermarket.

20-21 DO NOT have Sync 4. They have Sync 3 version 3.4 installed from the factory. Your 19+ can be updated to 3.4 via CyanLabs updater. The newly announced 22's will come with actual Sync 4. It is both a hardware and software difference, so no easy path forward.

 

[AlaskanTexan]

20-21 DO NOT have Sync 4. They have Sync 3 version 3.4 installed from the factory. Your 19+ can be updated to 3.4 via CyanLabs updater. The newly announced 22's will come with actual Sync 4. It is both a hardware and software difference, so no easy path forward.

Ok great! Thanks @LokiWolf...I was just looking into the CyanLabs updater earlier, but she's in the shop for cam phaser surgery so I'll update it when she gets home in a couple weeks. Easy fix...I'll run 3.4 for a few months and see how I feel about aftermarket later. I know the speakers have to get ripped out - stock speakers in 202A are disgustingly bad.

 

[techdude99]

Ok great! Thanks @LokiWolf...I was just looking into the CyanLabs updater earlier, but she's in the shop for cam phaser surgery so I'll update it when she gets home in a couple weeks. Easy fix...I'll run 3.4 for a few months and see how I feel about aftermarket later. I know the speakers have to get ripped out - stock speakers in 202A are disgustingly bad.

Let us know what you think of your replacement speakers.

 

[Anthony DeVor]

I have a 3rd gen (2017) expy el xlt with the big touchscreen and factory sub, let me know what you find regarding switching to an aftermarket unit in yours, I am curious as to doing it in any future expy's that I get.

 

[AlaskanTexan]

So check this out...I went and looked at the software in my 19 and it's running 3.0, not 3.4. Now here's the problem...CyanLabs updates are only for Windows, which I don't have access to. Any tips on moving from 3.0 to 3.4? Funny thing is Ford says I'm "updated" (but shows 3.0 Build 20204), but when I see 3.4 pics, that is NOT one mine looks like. @LokiWolf any help I'd appreciate.

 

[LokiWolf]

So check this out...I went and looked at the software in my 19 and it's running 3.0, not 3.4. Now here's the problem...CyanLabs updates are only for Windows, which I don't have access to. Any tips on moving from 3.0 to 3.4? Funny thing is Ford says I'm "updated" (but shows 3.0 Build 20204), but when I see 3.4 pics, that is NOT one mine looks like. @LokiWolf any help I'd appreciate.

Ford will most likely not offer up the 3.4 update to you officially via the owner site. Either find a Windows machine to run CyanLabs Updater to build your disks, or load Boot Camp on what I assume you have is a Mac. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201468 Those are your options.