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

[Fozzy]

I did my 19’ with the reformat and zero problems.


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[LokiWolf]

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

Lou, What version were you at before going to 3.4?


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[Lou Hamilton]

Lou, What version were you at before going to 3.4?


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I cannot remember the build number, but I am pretty sure that I was at the latest one of v3.0. owner.ford.com did not show any SYNC updates for my vehicle.

 

[LokiWolf]

I cannot remember the build number, but I am pretty sure that I was at the latest one of v3.0. owner.ford.com did not show any SYNC updates for my vehicle.

Interesting! So you just did the 19101 and the 19274, no format tool?


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[Lou Hamilton]

Interesting! So you just did the 19101 and the 19274, no format tool?


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Correction.

I revisited the steps I took. I skipped the optional firmware update using the .vbf file.

I used the three USB method where USB 1 was the format utility, USB 2 was the v3.4 install, and USB 3 was the update to Build 19274.

Sorry for the misinformation.

 

[LokiWolf]

Yeah, all of us are skipping the firmware part. You have to use a special adapter, beta version of FORSCAN or a Ford Dealer Computer to do the APIM firmware update.


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[Cyanlabs]

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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I've yet to run 19274, im actually still on 19200

 

[LokiWolf]

I've yet to run 19274, im actually still on 19200

Come on man, take the plunge!

Pretty sure I never ran 19200 on mine. I did 19101, then 19274.


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[texevora]

What are the benefits of upgrading the APIM firmware vs leaving as is?

 

[LokiWolf]

What are the benefits of upgrading the APIM firmware vs leaving as is?

That really is the magic question!

Honestly I haven’t seen a straight answer.

Most people in the know I have talked to have said it isn’t worth the risk unless you have access to the Dealer Diag System.


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[Johnb21]

I read in this thread folks are using the 3 USBs method, but when I go to cyanlabs site, they only reference the need for 2 USBs. I am not tech savvy, so just wanted to check in with you guys. Appreciate the help.

 

[LokiWolf]

I read in this thread folks are using the 3 USBs method, but when I go to cyanlabs site, they only reference the need for 2 USBs. I am not tech savvy, so just wanted to check in with you guys. Appreciate the help.

CyanLabs says 2, because after using the second one, you can wipe it and copy the 19274 files to it, and do that update. If you want to do it all at once, use 3.


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[Johnb21]

CyanLabs says 2, because after using the second one, you can wipe it and copy the 19274 files to it, and do that update. If you want to do it all at once, use 3.


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Thank you Loki. My bad for not reading all the way through the write-up.

 

[LokiWolf]

Thank you Loki. My bad for not reading all the way through the write-up.

All good! Enjoy!


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[Johnb21]

Come on man, take the plunge!

Pretty sure I never ran 19200 on mine. I did 19101, then 19274.


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I noticed on the cyanlab site, that some folks wanted to go back to 19101 from 19274. Why might one want to do that? btw - I have a 2018 expy with Nav.

 

[LokiWolf]

I noticed on the cyanlab site, that some folks wanted to go back to 19101 from 19274. Why might one want to do that? btw - I have a 2018 expy with Nav.

In order to use the Format tool and go back to 3.0.

Been running 3.4 for Months and have never considered going back!


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[Gumby]

Has anyone looked at adding in some the "extras" off the Russian site? Probably not a good idea...lol

 

[AAOO]

Has anyone looked at adding in some the "extras" off the Russian site? Probably not a good idea...lol

All the links, well most (not the mirrors), go directly to the Ford servers.

 

[zoey2015]

Upgraded my 3.0 to the latest 3.4 successfully today. I have a 2018 Limited with the 302A package

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[Tampa Expedition]

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