jmr061 Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 (edited) UPDATED – 4/27/17TO MY KNOWLEDGE FORD HAS RELEASED VERSION 2.2 TO ALL FORD VEHICLES. PLEASE CHECK THE FORD OWNER SITE FOR YOUR UPDATE (http://owner.ford.com/) , LET IT UPDATE VIA WIFI OR VISIT YOUR DEALER.I wanted to get something written up for those 16+ SYNC3 owners to have some quick reference to. In regards to CarPlay and Android Auto…YOU MUST HAVE YOUR PHONE CONNECTED VIA USB. SYNC 3 Version ReleasesVersion 1.0 - Initial Release Version - Does not contain Android Auto/CarPlayVersion 1.1 – Early update for Version 1.0 to correct minor bug issuesVersion 2.0 - Only available on late build models of the 2016s (roughly July 2016). Version 2.0 is the first build to contain Android Auto and CarPlay. This is also standard on early build 2017 models. Please note if you have a 2016 model you will need a new CarPlay compliant USB hub to utilize CarPlay. No way around it.Version 2.2 build 16280 – This was initially released as an update for some 2016 Lincoln models in Dec. 2016. In Feb. 2017 I noticed that most Fords/Lincolns were being shipped from the factory with 2.2 in them. Version 2.2 does contain CarPlay/Android Auto. This has been referred to as hacked, leaked, etc. This is a legitimate release. It just wasn’t released for all models.Version 2.2 build 17011 – This is the widely released update for SYNC3 (as of late April 2017). This is what will be available for your vehicle via the owner site/WIFI update/Dealer update if your vehicle qualifies for it. THIS IS WHAT YOU SHOULD BE INSTALLING. You are able to check your version by going into the General icon and then ABOUT menu item. The version is listed at the top and not to be confused with gracenote or navigation version. If installing by USB it seems SYNC3 is very picky with what type of USB flash drive is used. It is hit or miss as to if the system will like your USB flash drive. My suggestion is if the installation fails do a master reset and use a different USB flash drive. REMEMBER FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE OWNER SITE FOR USB INSTALLATION.If further information pertaining to this topic is received I will attempt to update this original thread. I would like to ask that opinions about Apple versus Android be kept out of this and the keep the topic on task. LIST OF CONFIRMED CARPLAY COMPLIANT USB HUBS THAT FIT 2016 EDGE:GJ7Z-19A387-B (WHITE BACKLIGHTING) via JMR061HC3Z-19A387-B (BLUE BACKLIGHTING) via KOMANDREW.Should you have V2.2 build 16280 installed and you feel it necessary to upgrade to V2.2 build 17011 get your hands on either the nav or non nav build 17011 update. Change the AUTOINSTALL File so it looks like the following. You can open it and modify it in NOTEPAD.; Gen 3 - Assembly Update [sYNCGen3.0_ALL]Item1 = HN1T-14G381-SAOpen1 = SyncMyRide\HN1T-14G381-SA.tar.gzOptions = AutoInstall Edited April 27, 2017 by jmr061 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpm419419 Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 So much for WiFi enabled updates. I wonder why they couldn't go that route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 So much for WiFi enabled updates. I wonder why they couldn't go that route He's referring to the USB hub update, not the software. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpm419419 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) It's posted that the sync 3 version 1.1 is a dealer installed update. That's software Edited October 6, 2016 by tpm419419 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr061 Posted October 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 I wouldn't worry about 1.1 unless you have some issue going on. Whether or not future updates will be OTA, I do not know but I can confirm they have a code for it (OTA) in the Sync update history available to do dealers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 It's posted that the sync 3 version 1.1 is a dealer installed update. That's software That's because it's not ready for self-installation yet - it only fixes a few specific problems that owners might have. There will be a wi-fi installable update soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr061 Posted October 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) I have the 1.1 update available for DL...its over 500mb though. Send me a PM. Edited October 10, 2016 by jmr061 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpm419419 Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Now that's a pretty large file. You sure it's 500 gig? Maybe 500 mb ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr061 Posted October 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Now that's a pretty large file. You sure it's 500 gig? Maybe 500 mb ? Yup, typo, fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpm419419 Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 I was nervous there for a second ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 A terabyte here, a terabyte there - pretty soon you're talking about a lot of storage....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 I have the 1.1 update available for DL...its over 500mb though. Send me a PM. Awesome, you are doing gods work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpm419419 Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 What does it actually update? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr061 Posted October 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 What does it actually update? Bug fixes. There is no documentation on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burrcold Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 Does it reset all of your settings when you update? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjas24 Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 (edited) What does it actually update? I just installed the update myself last night... Only things listed as changed after the update was: "Enhanced clarity of French and Spanish navigation instructions." Personally I'm hoping it will fix the random changes to AM radio when playing from a BT device I've been experiencing. No it did not mess with my settings. Edited October 14, 2016 by gjas24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpm419419 Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 I believe some bug fixes. For me occasionally my contacts don't download so this may help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr061 Posted November 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 V1.1 is no longer available to dealers. One can only speculate it has been removed in preparation for a newer upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpm419419 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 We can only hope. I emailed Ford an hour ago stating my disappointment. Asked for some details 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghelmut Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Getting close to the end of the year here, is it happening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpm419419 Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 I'm waiting till next Monday and will call. Read on the F150 site was going to happen this week. At least the USB hub availability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpm419419 Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 (edited) Received an email today from Ford. Says Sync with CarPlay will be updated by the end of the year. Price for hardware to be determined by dealer Dear Thomas Miller, Thank you for the email. An update for SYNC 3 is expected to be released by the end of this year. This update will add both CarPlay and Android Auto. In addition to the update, CarPlay will require a hardware upgrade. The cost will be determined by the dealer. More information will be available once it is available. Stay to the Owner site for details: https://owner.ford.com/tools/account/how-tos/keep-your-sync-up-to-date.html In addition to email you may also contact us via the following: Phone 800-392-3673; options 1,3,1,2. Live Chat Click on the link in the lifeline section on the SYNC homepage http://www.owner.ford.com Regards, Shaay In-Vehicle Technology Ford Motor Company Edited December 2, 2016 by tpm419419 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvcjew Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 I do hope they keep their promise and the update can be done over wifi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Taaffe Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) . Edited December 11, 2016 by Mark Taaffe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr061 Posted December 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Owners are frustrated and Ford is aware of that but yet you feel you need to take it out on some poor internet chat person who has absolutely zero control over the release of it. With this being your only post I think the admin here should block you as well. You wasted my time by having me come visit for a useless reply. I really don't care if you want to buy another Ford or not. When the release is out a useful post (probably more than one) will be made on this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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