Phone connectivity
#21
Senior Member
I connected my phone to my truck the day I got it, and it's been connecting on its own from that day on. The only time it has "issues" is if I start the truck w/ the phone too far from the truck and it can't find it at the time it initially tries to connect to it ... but then all I have to do is go to the settings and the phone is listed as a saved device, and I just touch the "connect" button and it sees it right away.
EDIT TO ADD: I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 phone running Android 4.4.2 KitKat ... and my truck is a 2014 FX4 w/ MyFord Touch/SYNC
Now, if you want to get into SYNC voice commands, that's a whole 'nother story LOL.
EDIT TO ADD: I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 phone running Android 4.4.2 KitKat ... and my truck is a 2014 FX4 w/ MyFord Touch/SYNC
Now, if you want to get into SYNC voice commands, that's a whole 'nother story LOL.
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FordIVTteam (08-29-2014)
#22
I connected my phone to my truck the day I got it, and it's been connecting on its own from that day on. The only time it has "issues" is if I start the truck w/ the phone too far from the truck and it can't find it at the time it initially tries to connect to it ... but then all I have to do is go to the settings and the phone is listed as a saved device, and I just touch the "connect" button and it sees it right away.
Now, if you want to get into SYNC voice commands, that's a whole 'nother story LOL.
Now, if you want to get into SYNC voice commands, that's a whole 'nother story LOL.
http://support.ford.com/sync-technol...ter-reset-sync
Afterwards, re-pair your phone like this:
http://support.ford.com/sync-technol...air-phone-sync
Then, follow these instructions to turn Auto Phonebook Download off:
http://support.ford.com/sync-technol...phonebook-sync
(Note: these are the instructions to turn it ON, but they are the same as turning it OFF.) If you get a spare minute this weekend, give it a try and let me know on Tuesday.
When I had a Samsung Google Galaxy Nexus I was lucky it paired at all. And now with my Motorola Moto X it pairs consistently but I'm lucky if it tells me I have a call or a message. The only time I know I get a message or call is when the screen briefly flashes "Call Ended" even though it was never even answered because it had never rung. And yes, it flashes "Call Ended" even when receiving text messages.
Good thing I didn't buy my truck for Sync. Because if I had I'd of probably regretted my decision. Sync is bloody terrible.
Good thing I didn't buy my truck for Sync. Because if I had I'd of probably regretted my decision. Sync is bloody terrible.
Are you willing to try something for me? It sounds like you have Motorola Assist turned on, and that can cause these issues. Would you mind turning it off for the weekend, and also making SYNC a trusted device? If you're unsure of how to do this, check out this article:
http://www.talkandroid.com/guides/mo...on-the-moto-x/
If you guys aren't comfortable with your "homework assignments," please let me know; I'll have my boy Chuck get involved.
Rebecca
Last edited by FordIVTteam; 08-29-2014 at 03:04 PM.
#23
I have a Droid Razr M and a Samsung Galaxy S4. Sync works great with both of them. Calls, text messaging, I Heart Auto, voice commands.
I did have to delete the Droid, and add it again when it updated to Android 4.4.2. But only that one time, and it has worked flawlessly since.
I did have to delete the Droid, and add it again when it updated to Android 4.4.2. But only that one time, and it has worked flawlessly since.
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FordIVTteam (08-29-2014)
#25
So is it listed as a saved device? If it's not actually saved into sync, that is a problem and you should probably see the dealer. If it's an issue of it not being connected, I have that all the time. While I almost never actually talk on the phone in the car, I use the bluetooth audio all the time, and Sync usually has to find my phone and connect before it plays audio, but it should do that all itself.
#26
Senior Member
I can only assume that's how it is designed to work.
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Hey everyone,
I'm happy to say Jaclyn is back, and will start monitoring the threads again. Thank you for making me feel welcome over the last two weeks; I've really enjoyed my time here.
You are so very welcome! We really love being here.
That's great to hear!
'Til we meet again, y'all...
Rebecca
I'm happy to say Jaclyn is back, and will start monitoring the threads again. Thank you for making me feel welcome over the last two weeks; I've really enjoyed my time here.
'Til we meet again, y'all...
Rebecca