Sync 3.4 Update How To.
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I could not sleep so for fun, I went out and did this to my 2018 F350 XLT. No issues with the install at all. Longest part was unzipping all the usb2 files and getting them into the syncmyride folder. Thank you all for your efforts in making this happen.
Jason
Jason
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From: Peyton, Colorado
Unfortunately this did not work. I left the truck as it was last night and went out this morning. Still on 19200, still no Sirius XM logos
Edit: trying once again with a USB drive that worked as USB 2. It reads the drive with a consistent flash for about 20s and stops. Updating system software showing for 30+ minutes
Edit 2: I was able to get 19274 installed by redoing the whole process over from USB 1 and following the step on the F150 forum. https://www.f150forum.com/f118/upgra...8/#post6356291
Initially I have no SirusXM logos after a reset but maybe something will change down the road. If not, I'm not all that worried about it right now.
Edit: trying once again with a USB drive that worked as USB 2. It reads the drive with a consistent flash for about 20s and stops. Updating system software showing for 30+ minutes
Edit 2: I was able to get 19274 installed by redoing the whole process over from USB 1 and following the step on the F150 forum. https://www.f150forum.com/f118/upgra...8/#post6356291
Initially I have no SirusXM logos after a reset but maybe something will change down the road. If not, I'm not all that worried about it right now.
Leon McKee
Last edited by leonmckee; Dec 29, 2019 at 12:05 PM. Reason: Clarity
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Just started this, well not just, but am on the final USB. It's taking forever! It's probably been 30-40 minutes and still says "Updating System Software..." at the top of the screen. Does the third one take the longest?
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EDIT: See Hawkeye_F250's post above.
Leon McKee
Last edited by leonmckee; Dec 29, 2019 at 12:22 PM. Reason: Clarity
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Tuned
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From: Marietta, GA
I updated Sync last night using the files on USB. Worked flawlessly. Took 45 minutes or so but it works correctly. All my presets were saved.
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Off the wall kind of question. Anybody used a Mac to do this yet? I tried to install a SYNC update in the past and it failed. I didn't know if it was me or the USB or the computer. Just trying to take a variable out somewhere. Thanks.
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Your file structure and syntax are critical with NO room for error. If you have problems take a screenshot of your exact file structure, in the finder, and post for feedback from other members. The exact install errors, if any, are also helpful.
Leon McKee
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Yes. macOS does have some hidden files, but I've had NO issues using a Mac with my 2018 F-150 with Nav.
Your file structure and syntax are critical with NO room for error. If you have problems take a screenshot of your exact file structure, in the finder, and post for feedback from other members. The exact install errors, if any, are also helpful.
Leon McKee
Your file structure and syntax are critical with NO room for error. If you have problems take a screenshot of your exact file structure, in the finder, and post for feedback from other members. The exact install errors, if any, are also helpful.
Leon McKee
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If you have a non-Nav the risk is in the amount of memory available and how that relates to future updates. Some owners have reported issues with playing music from USB drives. Some owners have reported issues with sat logos. The other forum referenced a few posts back has a thread on this topic with 400K+ views. The amount of brain power in that thread is amazing so there's plenty of help. The only serious issues I've seen are from firmware update attempts which are not really needed. Most 2016 owners have to upgrade their USB hub, but that's the only hardware issue I know about.
My experience after upgrading in early October has been 100% positive. No regrets!
Leon McKee
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EDIT: Maybe the OP needs to add a warning in big bold letters.
Leon McKee