Update all versions of Ford Sync 3 to the latest Sync 3.4

[LokiWolf]

Are you guys assembling the USB directories yourselves or using the “simple” AIO download?

waiting to see a few more results here but will probably do the upgrade next weekend.

Use CyanLabs AIO. Much easier and they are spot on.


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[Bmanxx13]

Reboot 2 Times in a row. See if the settings come back. None that I have done with the Hotspot have had this issue. You did the last step and went to 19274 correct?


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So I did the 2 reboots and found a button in settings called FordPass Connect. Clicked on it and I can now see my hotspot settings. I don’t remember seeing that button before. I could’ve sworn I pressed on WiFi & hotspot immediately after upgrading as it was on version 3.0.

 

[Lou Hamilton]

I just realized that Waze is built-in and I don't need to connect my Apple play?

But it is not as clean as CarPlay, IMO.

You still need to have the phone connected. But more importantly, it seems that Waze needs to be the active app on your phone to work. At least that was my experience. I just went back to CarPlay to use Waze.

Though I did turn off the Atuo connect to CarPlay. It just comes up on the default "Home" screen and then I can select CarPlay from there is I need it.

 

[armoredsaint]

There is an aftermarket workaround to allow for this but it’s $500 or something like that.

i remember in my BMW i was able or my "kids" was able to watch movies on the iDrive

 

[LokiWolf]

i remember in my BMW i was able or my "kids" was able to watch movies on the iDrive

BMW disabled that. It was a Euro hold over and they got in trouble and fined for it.


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[NASCAR Mike]

Will this work in my 2017 or is it only for 2018 and newer models?

 

[LokiWolf]

Will this work in my 2017 or is it only for 2018 and newer models?

It will definitely work on your 2017! There is a separate thread in the Gen3 area about it.

I have had it on my 2017 since October...plus my 16 Edge before that.

Any Sync 3 system can have this update.


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[Gumby]

There is an aftermarket workaround to allow for this but it’s $500 or something like that.

Yes, it's called a Lock Pick. Needs to be installed (hardware) so I am leary about ripping my dash apart just to see the rear view while I'm driving (I get the towing aspect tho). That being said, entering data into your nav while driving is a great workaround, although I can see why it is a distraction.

Regarding my install, its great. As I mentioned, it was easy and pretty quick, no issues. I have not gone the extra step to 19074 or whatever the next version is. Any specific reason why I should go that step or just leave it?

Also, I found one small issue. I usually keep my lightning cord plugged into one of the front USB's (right next to the charge pad). But when I start my truck and the screen boots up I get a "Bad USB cable or charge pad" when it's plugged in. When it is not plugged in there is no error. I know the cable is good as it charges and connects to my phone otherwise. Not life changing, just thought I would mention it.

 

[LokiWolf]

Yes, it's called a Lock Pick. Needs to be installed (hardware) so I am leary about ripping my dash apart just to see the rear view while I'm driving (I get the towing aspect tho). That being said, entering data into your nav while driving is a great workaround, although I can see why it is a distraction.

Regarding my install, its great. As I mentioned, it was easy and pretty quick, no issues. I have not gone the extra step to 19074 or whatever the next version is. Any specific reason why I should go that step or just leave it?

Also, I found one small issue. I usually keep my lightning cord plugged into one of the front USB's (right next to the charge pad). But when I start my truck and the screen boots up I get a "Bad USB cable or charge pad" when it's plugged in. When it is not plugged in there is no error. I know the cable is good as it charges and connects to my phone otherwise. Not life changing, just thought I would mention it.

2 things. 19101 is BUGGY. You will notice issues. Heck, the error you are getting could be related.

19274 is MUCH more stable. I had weird issues when running below 19274.

What year is your Expy? I have seen that error, but it was on a 16, that had not swapped to the newer hub. Everything worked, just got the error.

Is it a generic lightning cable? Try an apple cable, and see if the error goes away.

Honestly, I think 19274 might take care of it, but you should do that update anyway.


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[Gumby]

2 things. 19101 is BUGGY. You will notice issues. Heck, the error you are getting could be related.

19274 is MUCH more stable. I had weird issues when running below 19274.

What year is your Expy? I have seen that error, but it was on a 16, that had not swapped to the newer hub. Everything worked, just got the error.

Is it a generic lightning cable? Try an apple cable, and see if the error goes away.

Honestly, I think 19274 might take care of it, but you should do that update anyway.


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Roger that.

My Expy is a 2018

 

[Cyanlabs]

Use CyanLabs AIO. Much easier and they are spot on.


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Thanks

 

[Gumby]

2 things. 19101 is BUGGY. You will notice issues. Heck, the error you are getting could be related.

19274 is MUCH more stable. I had weird issues when running below 19274.

What year is your Expy? I have seen that error, but it was on a 16, that had not swapped to the newer hub. Everything worked, just got the error.

Is it a generic lightning cable? Try an apple cable, and see if the error goes away.

Honestly, I think 19274 might take care of it, but you should do that update anyway.


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So did the update yesterday. It was weird, I plugged in the USB and it did nothing for about 5 mins. Then a little banner popped up on top saying updating software. OK! Once done, it restarted and then I had the downloading icon in the top right on permanently, even once I removed the USB and shut off wifi and auto updates. Glitch? Perhaps. So I master reset the system this morning and it seems ok...at this point. I haven't plugged my cable in yet so I will test that later on and see if the same error is present.

 

[LokiWolf]

When you say Master Reset, as in under the Menu?

All you needed was a reboot. Hold Power and Next Track until screen goes black. Reboots Sync and fixes most issues like that especially after an update.

Ford’s instructions for any update include turn car off, turn car on. Sometimes that causes the reboot, but the Hold Power and Next Track works much quicker.


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[Gumby]

When you say Master Reset, as in under the Menu?

All you needed was a reboot. Hold Power and Next Track until screen goes black. Reboots Sync and fixes most issues like that especially after an update.

Ford’s instructions for any update include turn car off, turn car on. Sometimes that causes the reboot, but the Hold Power and Next Track works much quicker.


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The system rebooted itself after install. It then said changes would take effect after a vehicle restart. Which was done, but still had that icon. So this morning I performed a master reset (under the menu) and it appears to have fixed it *shrug*

 

[LokiWolf]

The system rebooted itself after install. It then said changes would take effect after a vehicle restart. Which was done, but still had that icon. So this morning I performed a master reset and it appears to have fixed it *shrug*

No need to do the Vehicle restart if your use the manual reboot procedure.

Hold Power plus Next Track until screen goes black.

After every update I do 2 reboots in a row. Wait for system to come completely back up and respond before the 2nd reboot. It works 99% of the time.


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[AAOO]

The system rebooted itself after install. It then said changes would take effect after a vehicle restart. Which was done, but still had that icon. So this morning I performed a master reset (under the menu) and it appears to have fixed it *shrug*

Did you wait for over 5 minutes to restart? If not the sync was not rebooted. I use the loki method. Like he said it works 99% of the time all of the time.

 

[TxBrian]

2 things. 19101 is BUGGY. You will notice issues. Heck, the error you are getting could be related.

19274 is MUCH more stable. I had weird issues when running below 19274.

What year is your Expy? I have seen that error, but it was on a 16, that had not swapped to the newer hub. Everything worked, just got the error.

Is it a generic lightning cable? Try an apple cable, and see if the error goes away.

Honestly, I think 19274 might take care of it, but you should do that update anyway.


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What's buggy about 19101? That is the version cyan labs site said is most stable.

 

[LokiWolf]

What's buggy about 19101? That is the version cyan labs site said is most stable.

Of the early versions yes.

19274 is more stable. No pauses, no random reboots, 19274 is just more stable. It is obvious when you run it.

Also, apparently there is a way to still use the reformat tool, if you install 19101 over top of 19274. So going all the way, does not completely prevent you from going back to 3.0, just makes it more of a pain.


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[ETC13]

Had anyone updated their 2019 expy using this method?

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[Lou Hamilton]

Had anyone updated their 2019 expy using this method?

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I did mine without the reformat step. I went straight into it and had no issues. Been about a week or so now.