I upgraded my 18 to 20196 as well as to the latest maps (1.19?) and haven't had any issues. The system is a lot more responsive and looks much better than the stock version the 18's came with. Worth the upgrade.
Update all versions of Ford Sync 3 to the latest Sync 3.4
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I upgraded my 18 to 20196 as well as to the latest maps (1.19?) and haven't had any issues. The system is a lot more responsive and looks much better than the stock version the 18's came with. Worth the upgrade.
Lou Hamilton
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It looks like the new installer puts it on one USB. I just did the download to a single USB stick. I might do the update either tomorrow or this weekend. I will be upgrading from 3.4 Build 19274 to 3.4 20196.
When I upgraded from 3.0 to 3.4 19274, it required 2 USB sticks for my application.
Lou Hamilton
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I have not seen a side-by-side comparison of the looks. Is the look that much better? Any one know if the Lincoln look is also affected? I am currently running the Lincoln dark mode version of the SYNC.
I have a 2018 sync3 3.4.19274 and NA 118 Nav map. To upgrade to 20196 and map 119, when I run the Sync3 updater, in the Advanced Options, Force Install Mode, should I specify "automatic" or "reformat", "downgrade" or "autoinstall"?
My 1st attemp was specifying "reformat" but after I put the USB in the truck it stayed at the "updating system software" for as long as 30 minutes before I stopped it. I did reboot it twice before inserting the USB.
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My 1st attemp was specifying "reformat" but after I put the USB in the truck it stayed at the "updating system software" for as long as 30 minutes before I stopped it. I did reboot it twice before inserting the USB.
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techdude99
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My 2019 Expedition with Navigation and Sync 3.0 was just updated to the 1.19 maps.
When upgrading to 3.4.19274 I just wanted to confirm that the 3.0 and 3.4 maps are version specific and not interchangeable - CONFIRMED
The "Automatic" option is default for the "Force Install Mode" option on the Sync3Updater for safety. When it completed the install setup, "Downgrade" was the option it selected as the best method for the 3.4 update.
I'm a little puzzled because it contradicts the CyanLabs site that states "Reformat" should be selected for 3.0 or less.
As I continue to hunt for answers in this thread and on the developer site I'll update the post and hold off on the update until I get confirmation that "Downgrade" is the correct method.
Has anyone tried 3.4.20237?
This looks like an excellent opportunity for a FAQ sticky.
LokiWolf - Thank you for posting the links and your support to members in the forum!
When upgrading to 3.4.19274 I just wanted to confirm that the 3.0 and 3.4 maps are version specific and not interchangeable - CONFIRMED
The "Automatic" option is default for the "Force Install Mode" option on the Sync3Updater for safety. When it completed the install setup, "Downgrade" was the option it selected as the best method for the 3.4 update.
I'm a little puzzled because it contradicts the CyanLabs site that states "Reformat" should be selected for 3.0 or less.
As I continue to hunt for answers in this thread and on the developer site I'll update the post and hold off on the update until I get confirmation that "Downgrade" is the correct method.
Has anyone tried 3.4.20237?
This looks like an excellent opportunity for a FAQ sticky.
LokiWolf - Thank you for posting the links and your support to members in the forum!
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No Problem!
You will have to reformat to go from 3.0 to 3.4. The file structure is different between those 2 versions.
Use the Utility from CyanLabs. Make sure you enter what you have currently correctly, and it will help make sure you download what you need.
I just installed 20237 a few weeks ago, and honestly not sure about it yet. I installed it on my Explorer, haven't on the Expedition yet. Stick with 20196 for now.
techdude99
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Ah...Thank you!!!
This was the problem. I didn't realize that the field defaulted to the latest Sync version and required manual input to change it.
That's what I get for trying to do this after 1am and mentally exhausted from a long day...
Here are some shots of the progress:
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techdude99
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It's done. The entire process, was a quick 30 minutes! No need to Master Reset, yet. It kept all my settings from Sync 3.0!
I'll post back if I run into any issues.
I'll post back if I run into any issues.
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Yeah, Master Reset is not needed. Only done it a few times out of the 100+ times I have done one of these installs. Most were because of some weird FORSCAN settings the owner had done. Like Regions that don’t match.
Enjoy! What version did you end up loading?
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Enjoy! What version did you end up loading?
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Foamy
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I just upgraded my 2018 Expy to 20196. No issues. It may have taken longer to build the USB stick than it did to do the upgrade. I'm hoping that the upgrade clears out the CarPlay connection problem that I was experiencing with 3.0 build 17276. That is a PITA.
