updated sync to 2020 software
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HTH,
Jim / crewzer
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I got the same notification (not sure about version). Would this be fordpass detecting we have a different version (if you have 3.4 installed which I do)?
Logistics Pro
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From: Mills River
HTH,
Jim / crewzer
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I got it too via Fordpass yesterday and still have 3.0 in my truck. When I log onto the Ford owner site it says no downloads available. Probably because I already did it several weeks ago. I think Fordpass is behind on notifications.
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I wonder if you’re being offered a different file and build number?
Safe travels,
Jim / crewzer
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Mine was built 1/19 and has 3.0, I recently did an available update but its still 3.0.
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From: Peyton, Colorado
Note that my personal best practice habit is to rename all files and correct all syntax for standardization. I find this helps to avoid mistakes, but it’s a personal choice.
Warning: Proceed at your own risk!
Format USB Drive to FAT32. USB name is not relevant.
Download correct apps file. No need to extract file(s) to speed up install as this downgrade is pretty basic.
4U5T-14G381-AN.tar.gz
Create autoinstall.lst
[SYNCGen3.0_ALL]
Item1 = 4U5T-14G381-AN.tar.gz
Open1 = SyncMyRide\4U5T-14G381-AN.tar.gz
Options = AutoInstall
Copy files to USB
Observe correct file structure and syntax. No room for mistakes. Apps file goes into a directory called SyncMyRide and the autoinstall.lst file goes into the root directory. No more and no less.
Perform standard USB install process with vehicle running.
Mac Users: The macOS might create one or more hidden files on the USB. Some have reported issues, but I’ve never had an issue.
My goto forum thread for everything SYNC 3.4 is here. This thread is packed with brain power!
Leon McKee
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From: Peyton, Colorado
3.2 and above requires a reformat and there's currently no going back to 3.0.
3.4 is a completely different GUI than 3.3 and below. No real user facing feature changes for vehicles that did not ship with 3.4, but the GUI is different. Some like it and some don't. I actually prefer 3.4, BUT I mostly use CarPlay. I have heard of issues with media management on external USBs and Sat graphics.
I would add that I prefer the Ford nav GUI in 3.4 over 3.0.
Unless one likes to play with this stuff, has an issue that's solved with 3.4 or wants the easy update to maps 1.18 I would avoid the risk of doing the reformat and the 3.4 upgrade.
Leon McKee
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Downgrade from 3.4 to 3.3 19052. This is actually the same process as an apps upgrade. 3.3 simply overwrites 3.4.
Note that my personal best practice habit is to rename all files and correct all syntax for standardization. I find this helps to avoid mistakes, but it’s a personal choice.
Warning: Proceed at your own risk!
Format USB Drive to FAT32. USB name is not relevant.
Download correct apps file. No need to extract file(s) to speed up install as this downgrade is pretty basic.
4U5T-14G381-AN.tar.gz
Create autoinstall.lst
[SYNCGen3.0_ALL]
Item1 = 4U5T-14G381-AN.tar.gz
Open1 = SyncMyRide\4U5T-14G381-AN.tar.gz
Options = AutoInstall
Copy files to USB
Observe correct file structure and syntax. No room for mistakes. Apps file goes into a directory called SyncMyRide and the autoinstall.lst file goes into the root directory. No more and no less.
Perform standard USB install process with vehicle running.
Mac Users: The macOS might create one or more hidden files on the USB. Some have reported issues, but I’ve never had an issue.
My goto forum thread for everything SYNC 3.4 is here. This thread is packed with brain power!
Leon McKee
Note that my personal best practice habit is to rename all files and correct all syntax for standardization. I find this helps to avoid mistakes, but it’s a personal choice.
Warning: Proceed at your own risk!
Format USB Drive to FAT32. USB name is not relevant.
Download correct apps file. No need to extract file(s) to speed up install as this downgrade is pretty basic.
4U5T-14G381-AN.tar.gz
Create autoinstall.lst
[SYNCGen3.0_ALL]
Item1 = 4U5T-14G381-AN.tar.gz
Open1 = SyncMyRide\4U5T-14G381-AN.tar.gz
Options = AutoInstall
Copy files to USB
Observe correct file structure and syntax. No room for mistakes. Apps file goes into a directory called SyncMyRide and the autoinstall.lst file goes into the root directory. No more and no less.
Perform standard USB install process with vehicle running.
Mac Users: The macOS might create one or more hidden files on the USB. Some have reported issues, but I’ve never had an issue.
My goto forum thread for everything SYNC 3.4 is here. This thread is packed with brain power!
Leon McKee
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Not sure if I am doing something wrong, but I've tried downloading the file from the Ford website at least 15 times and it never downloads correctly. It will either stop all together or when it completes, it says decompression failed (using a Mac). Any hints?
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From: Peyton, Colorado
Just went through this thread, and I definitely fall into this category. I like 3.0 interface that came with my truck so I am unlikely to tinker with it. However, I do have one question for you, if you don't mind. I don't have factory NAV, I use AA all the time, but I wish the stock unit could display google maps on the home screen (on the left), just like factory NAV does. Does 3.4 offer that option? If it did, I would give 3.4 a try.
Leon McKee
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From: Peyton, Colorado
EDIT: When needed I use Stuffit Expander for dealing with Ford files instead of the built-in macOS utility.
Leon McKee