new sync software update - sorta
Lead Driver
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: NY/Canada border
The only time I updated was back in January. So I'm at version 2.3 17xxx. Ford didn't make it easy then and it isn't easy today. I've gone to the Ford Owner website. Gotten to the SYNC download page and clicked Begin SYNC Update to download it. Nothing but a spinning circle in the center of the page with no results. Why does something that should be a snap to accomplish have to be such a PIA?
Thanks for this information. I was able to download the update easily from that link. Following the instructions there, the update has completed. Didn't need to unpair and re-pair the phone. I haven't played with it to see if any noticeable changes have occurred, but it is up and running the updated software.
It took approximately 10 minutes to download from the above link, but at least there was a progress bar and I could see what was happening. The Ford site just kept showing the spinning circle for about 15 minutes with no results.
For now I've still got the zip file sitting on the desktop. I could probably email it if anyone wants it.
Mine downloaded from the Ford Owner site. I had not updated from 2.3.
But it can also be found here:
https://www.4dtech.com/software-updates/
But it can also be found here:
https://www.4dtech.com/software-updates/
It took approximately 10 minutes to download from the above link, but at least there was a progress bar and I could see what was happening. The Ford site just kept showing the spinning circle for about 15 minutes with no results.
For now I've still got the zip file sitting on the desktop. I could probably email it if anyone wants it.
Cross-Country
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 71
Likes: 20
From: Louisiana
Since i did the update every now and then when i start the truck the radio will start playing the just shut off completely. I hit the power button and it comes back on with no problems. just weird. anyone else have this issue?
Lead Driver
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: NY/Canada border
The one time I did drive the truck yesterday after the update, I noticed that when I came out of the restaurant after lunch and started the truck the radio was on FM. I'm sure it was on satellite when I parked the truck. I guess the coming days will tell if that's an issue or not. I have read of others here who had the truck default to AM radio upon restarts.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 144
Likes: 7
From: West Newton, PA
Yes, I have this issue. the 3.0 update is terrible!!!!!!!! I wish I would have never did the update.
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New User
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Tried breaking it into two installs, then got a ERR_04. Did a master reset, then close door, wait 5, new (THIRD) USB drive and it worked! So much for the definition of insanity...
On the bright side, Waze is there with the apps!
On the bright side, Waze is there with the apps!
Last edited by laxpatrick; Oct 3, 2018 at 04:28 PM. Reason: added final comment for effect
Lead Driver
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: NY/Canada border
But if I have satellite on and simply shut the truck off without shutting the audio down, it'll be on FM when I restart the truck. Strange.
On a probably unrelated note, I downloaded the Sygic app on the iPhone 8. With Apple CarPlay disabled like the instructions say the app never appears onscreen in the truck. With CarPlay enabled some other apps show up, but not Sygic. Supposedly this is being addressed in an app update but Apple hasn't approved it for the App Store yet. So Sygic says.
Laughing Gas
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 950
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From: Colorado Rockies
Just updated mine. Before: v3 build 18093, After: v3 build 19205. Gracenote & map version did not change. I tried for a couple hours to do it over wireless, but no joy. I then went USB route. The first two times I plugged in the USB, nothing. Third time it worked and updated ok. The audio system powers up in whatever mode I left it.... so far.
5th Wheeling
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 42
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From: Michigan
Under the 3.0_18025 version, my radio would always switch from Sirius back to FM on restart. This got annoying, so I downgraded back to version 2.3.
This new version came out and I was hopeful that after all of this time the issue with reverting to FM would be corrected. I should have known better. I installed this new update 3 days ago. Since then, every time I start the truck, it reverts to FM just as before. I guess it's time to downgrade to V2.3 once again.
Ford really needs to address this, but I'm doubtful that they even care at this point.
This new version came out and I was hopeful that after all of this time the issue with reverting to FM would be corrected. I should have known better. I installed this new update 3 days ago. Since then, every time I start the truck, it reverts to FM just as before. I guess it's time to downgrade to V2.3 once again.
Ford really needs to address this, but I'm doubtful that they even care at this point.
5th Wheeling
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5th Wheeling
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 42
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From: Michigan
