Sep 19, 2011 SYNC Gen1 V3.2.2 Update Available. Discussion in 'SYNC Questions and Info' started by RPF, Jul 1, 2011. Once the download process has begun, you may drive your vehicle. RPF, Jul 1, 2011 #1. BlueSVT Active Member MOTM Winner! Joined: Jan 5, 2011. Ford Raptor Problems & Solutions Ford Raptor Electrical Problems and Questions SYNC. Feb 03, 2017 So the maps are on the SD card. The upgrades for the SYNC are separate, and as per he links that Kenny kindly posted yesterday. I am now trying to find out what version of Maps i have as i’ve located multiple Ford OE 2016 SD Map SD cards but want to ensure that they are not the same version as i have as my FRS was a July 2016 build. Where can I download Ford Sync Ver. 3.1 software Need to upgrade SYS from Ford Sync 3.01 to 3.1, where can I get the download. This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question (175). Visit the SYNC Software Updates page. If you see the notification, 'You have an update available,' choose Download SYNC Update. Locate an empty USB drive that has at least 2 GB of free space and is not password protected. When you have a USB drive ready, insert it into to your computer and choose Start Download Process. Alternativ Download Download with LangPack (German, English, French, Dutch) Update Sync2: Sync2 v3.8 Build 15128 Update EU Unpack the contents to the USB stick. Insert USB stick into Sync2. The update can take up to 30 minutes. Recommendation: Perform the update while the engine is running. Do not stop or start the engine during the.
This is the final screen from the v3.6 MyFord Touch self-installation process.
Vincent Hennigan
Ford Sync Specialist
It’s here!!! The MyFord Touch version 3.6 is available by going to the new website support.ford.com — and from initial quick tests… everything seems to work seamlessly and smoothly.
The new software update for SYNC with MyFord Touch systems includes all the improvements from previous updates, plus additional benefits, such as:
Improved system performance
Improved Home Screen
Increased Touch Zones on Home Screen
Improved screen interactions while using voice
Updated support for phones and media players
Improvements to System Installation
Quicker install – less than 30 minutes
Persistence of Navigation Favorites during installation
Ford Motor Company periodically releases SYNC® software updates to deliver the most advanced technology and this version was designed to hit some of the issues that have been out there — especially with ease of use.
Updates are tailored to your SYNC with MyFord Touch® system, and will vary based on your system’s current software level. The best way to find out what’s available is to log in to your SYNC Owner account at support.ford.com If you haven’t opened an account at this site, then open one up. The site will tell you if you need the update and guide you through the entire process.
Here is a quick overview of the steps to start the software upgrade:
Step 1 – Connect a USB drive to your computer. Before you begin, please make sure your USB drive is empty, has at least 2GB of free space, and is not password protected.
Step 2 – Get the update. The software download process requires your browser to have Java installed and enabled. If your browser prompts you to run a Java application from Ford Motor Company, please click “Run” to continue. You may also receive a security warning. Please click “Don’t Block” to continue. Be patient.. it may take 10 minutes or more to download the software update. And, using other programs during the download will slow down the process.
Now, take the USB from your computer and go to your vehicle…
Step 3– Take the USB drive with the software updates to your vehicle. Turn on your vehicle, and then turn on the radio.
Make sure your car is in a well-ventilated area. Your vehicle will need to be turned on, with the engine running between 25 to 35 minutes. Make sure that your vehicle is not in Accessory mode.
Plug the USB drive in to your vehicle’s USB port. The system should start the download process within a few seconds…
With the MyFord Touch system, now let your vehicle run and the entire download process takes about 25 minutes. While the process is going on, remove the SYNC system from your phone or device. You will have to pair it again after the installation.
SYNC displays “Installing Application” during the process. Do not remove your USB drive or turn off your vehicle while this update is in progress. Shortly after installation has begun, SYNC says “Installation Complete.” Ignore this message. It refers to a specific phase of the installation, not the overall update process. While the update is loading, SYNC will not recognize your mobile phone or media device.You will notice the software upgrade goes through at least five “sessions” of installing software and then “rebooting.” Be patient. Let the system run through the process and, as stated, in about 25 to 30 minutes will bring up the screen pictured above and once you push OK the process will end.
Once you have installed the SYNC software updates, you’ll need to pair your phone again. To complete the process, take the USB drive to your computer to report the successful installation (at the support.ford.com website).
You will notice that the MyFord Touch system seems more intuitive after the update. You will see a reference page appear after you push the Voice button that will assist in using the Voice commands.
Best of all, you could be listening to the Radio, using the Climate control or the Destination features and you can simply say “Call (contact name) and the Sync system knows you want to make a call without having to first say “Phone.” However, you will have to refer first to the mode if you want to go from Audio to Climate, for example.
More on the use of the upgrade after some “field testing.” For now, grab an empty USB jump drive and take “new control” of your MyFord Touch system. For those who aren’t comfortable with the self-installation process, please contact your Ford Service Department or your Ford sales representative.
Ford is now offering a SYNC 3 software update that enables Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to model-year 2016 vehicles through computer download onto USB drive,over-the-air via a Wi-Fi connection or at dealers.
For the Wi-Fi update you can use home computer Wi-Fi network or Wi-Fi hotpsots from a smartphone. Data chargers from for the phone will incur. Make sure you have a strong signal before starting.
The Wi-Fi update using a home network will be the trickiest because Wi-Fi signals degrade over long distances and depending upon your router, antenna and location of your garage and type of Wi-Fi, you may experience long download times. Before starting the update, you can connect your phone to Wi-Fi or notebook computer to Wi-Fi and see if you have a signal in your garage. We have found in the past, that opening the garage doors may help getting a signal. If your Wi-Fi router is a house or apartment, opening the windows and putting the router near the open window will also make it the signal flow easier. Trees or larg objects can block a home Wi-Fi signal.
Ford reports that it is first software update via Wi-Fi and a automated alternative to existing upgrade methods
We at AUTO Connected Car News suggest that you allow plenty of time for the update. In fact the USB methods takes at least 20 minutes for the car to reboot.
How To Download Ford Sync 3 Update V3 0
USB installation of CarPlay & Android Auto Update for Ford SYNC 3
- Go to owner.ford.com have an empty USB drive that holds 2 GB or more of data.
- Log in to your SYNC Owner account.
- Go the SYNC Software Updates page, choose Download SYNC Update.
- With the USB drive in the computer, choose Start Download Process. Follow instructions on how to download the files and transfer them to your USB drive.
- Take the loaded USB drive to your car to install the software update files to SYNC.
- Remove any USB drives or devices that are plugged into the media hub USB ports.
- Start car the engine must be running during the update.
- Turn on audio system with low audio.Insert the USB drive into the port. Don’t remove your USB drive until the installation is complete.
- The installation should begin automatically.
- A message is spoken by the system and displayed on-screen to let you know the process is about to start and what to expect. The on-screen message has an “OK” button for you to confirm the start of the process.
- The system reboots, and then an installation progress bar displays on the touch screen. This segment may take up to 20 minutes.
- At the completion of this part of the process, a “Restarting System” message displays on the touch screen. A reboot will occur during this process.
- The touchscreen will then remain black for up to two minutes.
- “Installing Service Pack …” is displayed for more than 10 minutes.
- Another black screen could last up to two minutes for rebooting.
- The system displays the Home Screen briefly, followed by a progress bar.
- A message acknowledges completion of the update along with a reminder to visit syncmyride.com/support to confirm successful installation.
- The update is complete when you see an “Installation Complete!” message. Press “OK” on your eight-inch center screen and remove the USB drive to enjoy your newly enhanced system.
- Take the USB drive back to your computer to report your installation.
- Once you’ve installed the update, you’ll need to pair your phone and download your phone book. You’ll also have to re-enter any saved Navigation points.
SYNC 3 currently supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on all model-year 2017 Ford cars including the Fiesta, Focus, Fusion and Mustang, SUVs including the Escape, Explorer and Expedition, F-Series trucks and Ford’s electrified vehicles.
Though Ford has been issuing SYNC upgrades since 2009, this is the first time the company is offering an update via Wi-Fi. In Wi-Fi-enabled vehicles with Automatic System Updates turned on within SYNC 3, the system will periodically connect to a customer’s designated Wi-Fi network to check for updates. If an update is available, the system automatically downloads the update in the background over a period of time without any customer interaction. And SYNC 3 is designed to perform the update as long as Wi-Fi is connected prior to the vehicle turning off, therefore there is no need to keep the vehicle running for the update to take place.
- Enable Automatic System Updates through Wi-Fi, then SYNC 3 will download, install and activate available system updates when SYNC is connected to a Wi-Fi network, automatically.
- Go to Settings.
- Automatic System Updates.
- Slide Off Button to On.
- The System when Connected to Wi-Fi will autmatically update SYNC.
- Press View Networks.
- A list of networks, will appear.
- Press the name of the network.
- Press Connect.
- Enter the password required by the network.