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I'm assuming you have the 8" My Ford Touch screen. If yours has an older version of Sync 2 there is a way to add navigation to a non-navigation APIM. You will need forscan and the appropriate update file. Do a search there are a bunch of tutorials and videos out there. Additionally you will need the SD Card that has the maps. These can be found on ebay or amazon but ebay is usually cheaper but you do run the risk of getting bootlegs. The A11 (north america and canada maps) are pretty inexpensive on ebay. Additionally you could also go to Sync 3 if you wanted newer features and willing to spend more. I did the Sync 3 conversion on the Edge my son drives and he loves it. See my post on it.

You can find Sync 3 options pretty cheap on car-part and even ebay from time to time. I converted my sons to Sync 3 and detailed it here. If you get the correct screen you don't have to worry about 3D printing brackets.

I'm glad they worked out for you. The ones I printed when I created that thread have been going strong with no issues in my sons daily driver.

Have you tested it since you turned the vehicle completely off and back on? I had issues like that with my 2013 F150 (3 step heated and cooled) and 2011 edge (2 step heat) when I was programming them.

Have you thought about doing a Sync 3 swap? It's more expensive since it involves the screen, hub, GPS antenna and an adapter but the difference is totally worth it IMO. I've done 3 (2 (2 of my personal cars and 1 for a friend). If you did go the Sync 3 route I would check with a local junk yard versus ebay. My friend was able to get a Sync 3 screen and APIM for around $200. In all he spent less than $400 and couldn't be happier. He swapped his due to the black screen issue. My 2 I just hated Sync 2 compared to 3 To answer your questions. 1. I know ford changed part numbers on Sync 2 modules a few times. The modules PNs are different between my 2011 and 2013 but the units are swappable between the two, 2. You used to be able to make a non-nav APIM a Nav APIM but ford patched that somewhat with one of the Sync updates.from what I heard. Depending on the version on the APIM you may or may not be able to do this. 3. The 3rd connector is for another USB port not used in our cars. I can look at mine tonight and edit this post but don't remember if all 3 had the extra usb. Edit: My 2011 APIM is PN BT4T-14F239-CJ Date Code 10-01-10 My 2013 APIM is PN DL3T-14F239-AK Date Code 09-20-12 Both have the extra USB. I'd give one of mine if I wasn't holding onto them to swap back if I get rid of the vehicles. I have no other reason to hold onto them.

Is it Sync services? I found the following post

I haven't seen this done on a 2011 but it should be possible. Here is what I generally have seen when converting from 4" to 8" (posted in another thread) You might be able to talk to one of the companies that sells a harness to be a test subject for a discount etc. https://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/24145-changing-the-2018-ford-edge-se-head-unit/?p=183989

My understanding most of the issue is related to the APIM. Sync2 APIMs can be bought on ebay pretty cheap but you never know how long they will last. You may be able to find a user who updated to Sync3 and may be able to get you the complete Sync2 unit cheap. If I wasn't holding onto both of mine to put back into my 2011 Edge and 2013 F150 I'd send you one for shipping cost since they are really just collecting dust until I get ready to trade the vehicles off.

I think your 2015 model has different brackets than my 2011 when looking at pics. I'd send you a spare set I made for free but I don't think it would work for your model year.

You have to turn off Android auto and carplay in settings to use the mobile apps

As others have said try a different cable. I've used several phones with AA across multiple Ford's and aftermarket headunits. Everytime I've had issues it's been the cable. Length and quality can all cause issues with AA. On my sync 3 specifically I've had issues with Anker cables over 1.5 feet. I'd get errors that there was a problem with AA and it would disconnect.

4D has some good stuff but it is expensive compared to what you find used. Their hubs and GPS module are over twice the cost from ford and amazon. If they are all new parts for the screen and APIM then the cost is probably fair. If they are selling you salvaged parts I'd look elsewhere for the screen and APIM. I bought one of their adapters for the hub power and it worked well. I made an adapter on my F150 but didn't want to sacrifice the part from the sync 2 hub this time around on the Edge. This is just my opinion. I could easily justify the Sync 3 upgrade for $500 - $700 based on the cost of a decent aftermarket headset with the same features. Once you start talking $1500 - $2000 though it was harder for me to swallow.

says its without the APIM on the listing...states screen only. Hopefully you talked to the seller first.

So_Edgy - Candurin is right that the SB screen is the non-recessed on the sides. I put an overview of the details I found out while searching for APIMs and Screens in the following post Sync 3 Overview Looking online it looks like the brackets are completely different than my 2011 Edge for your 2015. It looks like they bolt to the top and bottom of the screen versus the sides. This is just from looking online so I can't speak for sure. You may be able to make a bracket to tie into the top and bottom brackets that mounts to the side of the screen you got. You may also be able to talk to the person you bought it from and see if they have a different model since they are a recycler

I thought I would post my APIM settings. Details of my vehicle. 2011 Limited AWD with heated seats, Sony, HD, dual zone, ambient lighting and a Nav APIM. See attached image