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Sync Navigation Update
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I ended up skipping 19274 on the ST, but ran it on my Expedition. It is a good build.
All of those builds were done using downloaded files all except one were sourced from CyanLabs before they started using the new program that downloads for you.
None of these were done via Ford, so therefore WiFi is not an option. I have never waited for Ford to release via Over the Air. For over a year, Ford actually wasn’t doing updates over the air regardless of them saying they were. They are now, but it is slower and not released as quick as via download on USB.
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All of those builds were done using downloaded files all except one were sourced from CyanLabs before they started using the new program that downloads for you.
None of these were done via Ford, so therefore WiFi is not an option. I have never waited for Ford to release via Over the Air. For over a year, Ford actually wasn’t doing updates over the air regardless of them saying they were. They are now, but it is slower and not released as quick as via download on USB.
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After driving around quite a bit today, I'm pretty sure it's not my imagination that this latest build (20136) has some substantial improvements in performance. Switching between main menus (Home -> Navigation -> Audio) is much faster and far more responsive. Even the 3D map display I use looks smoother driving around town. Up to now, I have not experienced any of the other issues folks have noticed such as missing camera images, but I sure didn't see anything like that today. Cautiously optimistic, I am!
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I appreciate that CyanLabs exists to help installs become more straight forward for those accepting Ford's faults. I'm one of those that worry way too much about screwing up the warranty. It's frustrating that it takes several attempts and hours of attempts to get build updates installed. I hope it gets better.
Been dealing with Sync 3 for close to 5 years now. Starting with my 2016 Edge Sport. The vehicle my ST replaced. This is my 5th Ford with Sync 3. I have probably updated 50+ vehicles in those 5 years. Not a rookie at this.
It has gotten better. I have done many updates through the years via the Ford Download page. Older pre Rev 3.0 of Sync 3(we are currently on 3.4 20136) were more of a pain to install, but doable. Quality Flash drives helped.
Again, I have A LOT of experience with Sync. Have actually taught my local dealers internet sales team how to do updates in the past, when the update to version 2.2 added the CarPlay ability.
You seem comfortable with Tech. You can keep beating your head against the wall, or go the path that works. I choose to go the path that works.
Is it possible it could cause a warranty issue, Yes. Likely hood is slim to none. If it bombs you take it in, say it did an over the air update, and never came back. They reload the APIM with the Shop system, and boom, back to working.
Only had an issue with one, a 2018 Mustang GT. Bombed half way through. Service department reloaded the APIM and it worked, then they applied the update and it bombed. They performed Diags on the APIM and it had a bad memory module. Replaced it, and good to go. All covered under warranty.
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It has gotten better. I have done many updates through the years via the Ford Download page. Older pre Rev 3.0 of Sync 3(we are currently on 3.4 20136) were more of a pain to install, but doable. Quality Flash drives helped.
Again, I have A LOT of experience with Sync. Have actually taught my local dealers internet sales team how to do updates in the past, when the update to version 2.2 added the CarPlay ability.
You seem comfortable with Tech. You can keep beating your head against the wall, or go the path that works. I choose to go the path that works.
Is it possible it could cause a warranty issue, Yes. Likely hood is slim to none. If it bombs you take it in, say it did an over the air update, and never came back. They reload the APIM with the Shop system, and boom, back to working.
Only had an issue with one, a 2018 Mustang GT. Bombed half way through. Service department reloaded the APIM and it worked, then they applied the update and it bombed. They performed Diags on the APIM and it had a bad memory module. Replaced it, and good to go. All covered under warranty.
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You seem techie like me. I like to see how things work and I want them to work the way they are intended. On this one, I'm going to 'try' the less frustrated road first. I'm due for an oil change in 2k miles. After taking it in, I'm going to ask they update the build #. After that, I may try your method if needed. I can't promise they'll say it costs me money. If so, I'll be right back in this forum for questions to do it on my own 'again'.
I gave Ford Sync a piece of my mind yesterday. Telling them their update process $ucks! Auto update doesn't do $hit.
thank you for your good advice.
I gave Ford Sync a piece of my mind yesterday. Telling them their update process $ucks! Auto update doesn't do $hit.
thank you for your good advice.
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I'm going to thumbs up this. Thank you so much @LokiWolf for coming in here and helping out. its really appreciated.
You mention that CyanLabs gets the actual ford builds files and then just makes a "tool" that compiles them and formats a stick correctly and does the "dirty work" for you--easy enough. except if you have a Mac and haven't bothered setting up a virtual machine. is there a place to get those build files yourself and instructions how to do the construction of the stick yourself? would you mind making a little tutorial for this forum on how to do the things you are describing? im sure others might be in the same boat as me and would love a guide if we wanted to do this ourselves.
You mention that CyanLabs gets the actual ford builds files and then just makes a "tool" that compiles them and formats a stick correctly and does the "dirty work" for you--easy enough. except if you have a Mac and haven't bothered setting up a virtual machine. is there a place to get those build files yourself and instructions how to do the construction of the stick yourself? would you mind making a little tutorial for this forum on how to do the things you are describing? im sure others might be in the same boat as me and would love a guide if we wanted to do this ourselves.
Expect it to be down for a day or two ... apparently a file was not included in the original "release" which didn't update Sirius (and maybe some other things) properly. I got a side copy direct from a Ford engineer who was helping me after I id'd the issue, and after getting that file, my update worked fine. My guess would be the corrected download will be there in the next day or so.
Worth the wait ...
Ken
Worth the wait ...
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