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Old Jan 30, 2022 | 03:15 PM
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SYNC 3 update

Noticed the '17 is running software version 2.0. The auto update options menu was disabled, would there be any benefits getting the latest (3.0??). Or leave it the way it is.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2022 | 03:37 PM
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I think the latest is actually 3.4.
I would get it if it is possible for not too much money.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2022 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Ltngdrvr
I think the latest is actually 3.4.
I would get it if it is possible for not too much money.
That would be for 2020+. 3.0 is the highest for the 17-19 Sync 3.

I have done two Sync 3 updates since owning my '19, I can't say that I've actually noticed a difference, although there is probably some benefit to doing it. The last Nav update required that I first update Sync to the newest version.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2022 | 04:15 PM
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You should be able to download the updates from Ford Owner website for free. Load it on a USB stick then to you system.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2022 | 04:57 PM
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There is a guy on you tube (colts way) that takes 3.0 up to 3.4 for his '18, but it just looks like different graphics like the newer trucks. If that's all it is ill leave it alone.
 
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Originally Posted by jimzpsd
There is a guy on you tube (colts way) that takes 3.0 up to 3.4 for his '18, but it just looks like different graphics like the newer trucks. If that's all it is ill leave it alone.
That is possible, and there are threads on here discussing how, but it's not something Ford facilitates.

They list some of the pluses here. https://cyanlabs.net/tutorials/windows-automated-method-update-to-3-4/
 
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I updated my 2019 to Sync 3.4 using the Cyanlabs app. Works perfectly, and the 3.4 looks much better than the previous 3 versions, on my opinion…
 
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Originally Posted by jimzpsd
If that's all it is ill leave it alone.
With 35 years of integration testing (where software is install onto the hardware and tested to requirements) for places like AT&T, GE, Hitachi and others I can tell you there's nothing like a new revision of software to screw everything up. Just let it be if it works.
 
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Originally Posted by KU4OJ
With 35 years of integration testing (where software is install onto the hardware and tested to requirements) for places like AT&T, GE, Hitachi and others I can tell you there's nothing like a new revision of software to screw everything up. Just let it be if it works.
Yep, my thinking as well.......works just fine. Thank you Gents
 
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