My ford sync and phones bluetooth always worked fine outgoing calls, incoming calls, and incoming text messages to sync. Download the latest update for any ford sync version. How can i get the latest version of sync so that i can install. Yes, aftermarket options do exist but theyre more expensive, and dont look oem. Details and benefits are listed directly below, with instructions on how to install it in your vehicle following. I want to know if i will be able to download sync 3.
Downloading software updates no matter what year your. If you want to go to the trouble of installing updates, you will need to first download them to a usb drive. To start, download the software updates onto a usb, and then follow the instructions for your model. Follow this simple guide to update your ford sync technology. Learn more about key features below or find out more within your owner manual. It offers an incredible world of new features not seen before in the brands cars, trucks and suvs. Ok, i figured out how to download the phonebook so now i can use the sync system as it was designed. With ford sync, you can use your media player to search and play music from a variety of devices iphonesipods mp3 players and usb drives and usb connected music libraries. After pairing your connecting phone to sync, press the phone button to access the phone menu. New sync software update is available a new software update is available for vehicles with the sync system.
When you have the usb drive ready, insert it into to your computer and choose start download process. My buddy has a 16 tacoma and says he has the same thing with his essential ph1 and after market cable. You are not permitted to download any video and reupload under any circumstances without written consent from ford motor company. Sync has a center display that shows basic information, such as caller id, song titles, a digital clock, and temperature. Make sure standard is checked at the bottom and click read sync. The ford sync 3 system available in most newer ford vehicles is truly a technological wonder. Ive found some tutorial and all point to the install. Accept the licensing agreement and download the file onto your computer. Enhanced voice recognition, apps at your command, easy destination entry, automatic updates over wifi and android auto or apple carplay. What youll need to update your ford sync infotainment system. Sync lets you use your voice to make calls, listen to music, select apps with ford applink and much more.
Ive checked mine and its correct so not sure why my car wont see it. Ford to launch new sync infotainment system to address complaints. The top line will show the current software version sync 3, software version. So like many fiesta owners with the base sync system, i think it sucks balls and im looking for options. Unlike previous updates, this one does not include an automatic install feature. I had to do a master reset of mft, so needless to say i need to redownload the latest update for the sync, but the website is still showing that i had updated my sync, therefore there is no link to get the update and reinstall it. How to identify your sync version sync official ford.
How to download sync software updates to a usb drive ford owner. Ford sync applink ready to download for 2011 ford fiesta. But a new upgrade to ford sync could prove that tough talk wrong. The best apps to use in your ford vehicle foray motor group. In hardboiled detective films, someone usually utters the line, aint nothing free in this world, kid. Sync welcome to ford owner official ford owner site. Follow the accompanying instructions on how to download the files and transfer them to your usb drive. Downloading sync software updates to your usb drive. Locate an empty usb drive that has at least 2 gb of free space and is not password protected. However, for 2016 model years, you can now update sync 3 to be compatible with the latest smartphone technology. Press the arrow buttons to scroll until phone settings displays. The original problem i had that the phones phonebook would not auto download. Followed the instructions but when i try to run the update my car says installation files not found. I went into the sync settings and hit the reboot prompt.
Home ford owner landing page sync support sync selector. New sync software update is available five star ford. This is a scary, but most of allannoying, problem with android and ford sync. Press the arrow buttons to scroll until download phonebook displays. Ford certainly isnt waiting until hordes of tech journos land in the nevada desert to start breaking its ces news. By accessing waze through sync 3 applink, you can collaborate with other users, outsmarting traffic by sharing information to get the best routes, and receive realtime alerts about accidents, road hazards and traffic jams. How to download sync software updates to a usb drive.
New sync software update is available 5 star ford north. Open main navigation menu close main navigation menu. Sync 3 and the easy access door system just some of the technologies that. After waiting for several minutes the screen said rebooting and the controls were unresponsive, so we shut the car off. Customers can upgrade to the current software version using automatic home wifi updates or a usb download from owner wifi updates may not be available for sync 3. I downloaded the latest ford sync update for my 2014 ford focus. Ford techs said they were able to replicate the issue using one of the techs samsung galaxys. This is an important component to note, as a usb drive with other data on it may negatively affect any updates that you apply to your sync system. This pops up information about the last time sync was programmed in your vehicle.
I took it for a test drive literally and surprisingly, i found that a new ford may just be about the best and probably most expensive iphones aapl. Ford to offer free sync applink upgrade to current owners. Before you begin the upgrade process, youll first want to download all. Sync 3 navigation tipps zur bedienung ford deutschland. Page 2 no part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission. If i voice command to dial someones phone number its will not find the person but provide a list, some of them have only first names.
For more details, refer to your owners manual starting and stopping the. Ford vehicles from 20112016 get siri eyesfree in new. Updating ford sync software via usb overclockers uk forums. Ford sync applink ready to download for 2011 ford fiesta, iphone. What youll need to update your ford sync infotainment system before you begin the upgrade process, youll first want to download all software updates that you want onto a blank usb drive. Update sync 3 on 2016 fords, get apple carplay and.
Its a technology that enables you to access and control your favourite apps on your smartphone via voice control, plus your cars audio systems, steeringwheel controls, multifunctional display and centrestack. Ford cars are renowned for constantly evolving and being innovative, with the likes. When you have a usb drive ready, insert it into to your computer and choose start download process. Sync 3 usb system update installation sync 3 howto ford. Using waze inside your ford vehicle is now easier since the muchloved, crowdsourced navigation and traffic app is now compatible with available sync 3 applink.
Once ids does its thing, youll be greated with a menu of all the available applications that can be installed by ford for your sync system. Sync with voiceactivated navigation has a color navigation screen in the center console that displays 3d maps and. How to update the ford sync3 system using a usb drive. When i call someone on my iphone and switch to hands free the person listed on my screen is. Update your ford sync version to receive the latest infotainment software features and bug fixes. Click check for software update, then download sync update. Ford sync bluetooth troubleshooting tips ford tech. This helpful video will explain how to set up sync applink so you can control your vehicles sync 3 and select smartphone apps using only.
Last week ive read that my ford fiesta was eligable for the new sync update. Key features vary by sync version, these may include. Use the four step guide to dowload software updates to a usb drive. My friend was having issues with her 2017 fiesta immediately disconnecting her phone when paired with sync. Tweet share post after i wrote my recent article about bluetooth integration with car audio, ford s f contacted me about the microsoft sync s msft functions built into the ford fiesta and asked if i knew about the applink functions.
Navigate to the phone settings menu then scroll down to manage phonebook. You can also stream music from the internet via a connected phone or mobile device. Being an owner of a european ford with a euvin i am not be able to sign up to reach the download page. I decided to research into what exactly it would take to upgrade to sync 3. You will then plug that drive into the usb port, and press aux sync line in ok. Transfer contacts from your phonebook to sync with voiceactivated navigation, and turn on the automatic phonebook download feature, in eight steps. You can find this feature on the left hand cluster display use left hand switch control settings vehicle and uncheck the box next to auto engine shutdown. Page 10 dont stay too far or too close to sync feedback. Fords sync technology helps you safely stay in touch and entertained while driving. How to update your sync 3 infotainment system akins ford.
Some vehicles are equipped with an automatic engine shutdown option and due to the length of time for the update process this feature should be disabled. Plug an empty usb drive into the computer and press start download process. I have owned a 2012 ford escape for the past year that has ford sync. How to transfer your phonebook to sync sync official. During that time, my android lg g3 phone ran kitkat os.
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