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New Sync 3 Version 3.4.22251
- Thread starter Dale5403
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Also about ten minutes here for the update from USB. Of course as usual it will never show on the web page. One interesting thing though was just before I uploaded the confirmation file, the web showed an installed version. It was not what is installed but just the version that was installed at the factory. Always before it was blank. Checking today it has gone back to not showing any version.
It’s so frustrating that Ford will not update my Ford app with the correct or current version of sync software I have. It just keeps telling me that I need to update.
So once every few weeks I download the file as if I was installing via USB. Unzip the file And I open the file with the LST extension using notepad. The very top line tells you what version of sync k you are about to install. If it’s the same as the one I have, I just delete everything and wait for another couple weeks to try again.
So once every few weeks I download the file as if I was installing via USB. Unzip the file And I open the file with the LST extension using notepad. The very top line tells you what version of sync k you are about to install. If it’s the same as the one I have, I just delete everything and wait for another couple weeks to try again.
Unfortunately, I have an issue with doing that because of where I live, which is it down in the New York City area. I can never park the ST anywhere near enough to my home to get a steady Wi-Fi signal so that it can update the software.
As I drive, I connect the ST to my hotspot on my cell phone. But the sync software is set up to not be allowed to update via your mobile devices hotspot which I think is a load of crap and would love to know how Ford sync knows the Wi-Fi signal comes from an iPhone hotspot.
As I drive, I do hit the scan and update software option and it always does complete and comes back with a message that it’s updated. But honestly, I have no idea what the hell it’s updating but I do know the ford servers are not been updated with my latest install of sync software.
As I drive, I connect the ST to my hotspot on my cell phone. But the sync software is set up to not be allowed to update via your mobile devices hotspot which I think is a load of crap and would love to know how Ford sync knows the Wi-Fi signal comes from an iPhone hotspot.
As I drive, I do hit the scan and update software option and it always does complete and comes back with a message that it’s updated. But honestly, I have no idea what the hell it’s updating but I do know the ford servers are not been updated with my latest install of sync software.
McDonalds usually has hotspots, might try that.
Also, use CHROME browser to upload the file. Just did it myself 10 minutes ago, near instant transfer & confirmation.
Can't find that interrogator app on the ford.com site, this is the link to the download on the dutch website, maybe it works for us cars as well.
https://secure.ford.nl/content/dam/...-support/update/documents/Interrogator_AD.zip
Basically the same as a normal update, unzip the package on a USB stick (minimum 4GB, i use an 8gb stick) which has been ExFAT formatted. Get in the car, turn on the engine, remove all other USB connected devices and then plug in the USB stick. Wait untill you get the message "INSTALLATIE VOLTOOID" (Installation complete, not sure if this'll be translated automatically on your car) and then a log file should be created on the USB stick, you can then proceed to upload the log on the ford website.
Reminder: I'm not a Ford tech, so i am not 100% this app will be compatible. Otherwise you might want to call the ford helpdesk or your dealer.
On the dutch site, the download for the app is shown on the 'confirm update' page on the ford site, just scroll down and it says "Problemen bij het maken van een logbestand tijdens een sync3-update?' (problems during the creation of a log file when updating Sync3). But can't find a similar page on the US site.
Also, use CHROME browser to upload the file. Just did it myself 10 minutes ago, near instant transfer & confirmation.
Can't find that interrogator app on the ford.com site, this is the link to the download on the dutch website, maybe it works for us cars as well.
https://secure.ford.nl/content/dam/...-support/update/documents/Interrogator_AD.zip
Basically the same as a normal update, unzip the package on a USB stick (minimum 4GB, i use an 8gb stick) which has been ExFAT formatted. Get in the car, turn on the engine, remove all other USB connected devices and then plug in the USB stick. Wait untill you get the message "INSTALLATIE VOLTOOID" (Installation complete, not sure if this'll be translated automatically on your car) and then a log file should be created on the USB stick, you can then proceed to upload the log on the ford website.
Reminder: I'm not a Ford tech, so i am not 100% this app will be compatible. Otherwise you might want to call the ford helpdesk or your dealer.
On the dutch site, the download for the app is shown on the 'confirm update' page on the ford site, just scroll down and it says "Problemen bij het maken van een logbestand tijdens een sync3-update?' (problems during the creation of a log file when updating Sync3). But can't find a similar page on the US site.
Its such a cluster F%$# system with absolutely no progress status of where the software is at any time during the update process.
I'm still pissed that they can't do what everyone else does and power up the APIM, GPS module and SiriusXM module on remote start but leave the screen blank. Then upon a START button activation the screen wakes up and you don't sit there for 2-3 minutes not being to touch anything on the screen. Unacceptable in a modern vehicle, especially a $50-$60K vehicle.
I'm still pissed that they can't do what everyone else does and power up the APIM, GPS module and SiriusXM module on remote start but leave the screen blank. Then upon a START button activation the screen wakes up and you don't sit there for 2-3 minutes not being to touch anything on the screen. Unacceptable in a modern vehicle, especially a $50-$60K vehicle.
It doesn't impose very much confidence when you call in and the rep tells you that the feature to confirm update on the website has been broke for some time! I told him the CHAT feature on ford's website isn't even active. Totally defunct system all the way around. I know I have the updated version as I had to do it USB just like others have posted because WiFi from vehicle said it was current. Uploading the log file doesn't work and confirmed by the ford rep. that it won't. Tried searching for update via WiFi after USB update as that has cleared it up for some but nope. My account dashboard still tells me there is an update available. Unbelievable.............
