View Poll Results: How many of you have utilized the SYNC3 update?
Upgraded
627
69.05%
Choosing to wait for Ford
281
30.95%
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Current SYNC 3 and CarPlay/Android Auto Information
Senior Member
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 176
Likes: 15
From: Howell, mi
Hmmmm....interesting. To be honest, I haven't even set up the keypad yet. I always have the fob in my pocket when I'm going out to the truck so not sure I understand yet when/why I'd need to use the keypad but that's still pretty interesting.
I'm guessing you're probably still safe, unless it just won't shut off at all. It'd probably take at least a couple hours to run the battery dry on just the radio alone if I had to guess.
(shrug)
I'm guessing you're probably still safe, unless it just won't shut off at all. It'd probably take at least a couple hours to run the battery dry on just the radio alone if I had to guess.
(shrug)
5 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 1,455
Likes: 277
From: In way too hot southern Georgia
I noticed something today and I don't think the radio did this before the update. When I shut the truck off the radio shuts off as usual. Here is what I noticed today. If I open the truck and press the power button with the truck off, the radio turns on and can use it as if I had the key with me and was in accessory mode. Anyone else see this?
And if you hit the power/start button without stepping on the brake, you go into accessory mode, just like when you used a key.
There's no reason at all for the 2.0 systems to be updated to the 2.2. The "read me" file inidicates that the 2.2 update is only for Sync versions 1.0 and 1.1. Updating a 2.0 to 2.2 "may" cause system damage per the file.
If you read your manual, you can just run the radio without touching the power/start button. Just press the volume control for a few seconds and the radio comes on. Great if you are just sitting in the truck, with it turned off and waiting for someone. Has always done that in the 2016.
And if you hit the power/start button without stepping on the brake, you go into accessory mode, just like when you used a key.
And if you hit the power/start button without stepping on the brake, you go into accessory mode, just like when you used a key.
Driving like I stole it
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 50
Likes: 3
From: Atlanta, GA
I saw that but wasn't sure if it was an incremental change as well (eliminate some of the bugs in 2.0) based on the download links, thanks for the clarification. 
I've at least got my USB hub, so I will see how the CarPlay works when I get the truck tomorrow.
I've at least got my USB hub, so I will see how the CarPlay works when I get the truck tomorrow.
5 Year Member
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 138
Likes: 22
mine says 10/03/2016
I'm afraid to install the update from the zip. Went yesterday to check the wifi update, and it simply won't refresh. I've done a master reset, and have tried 3 different wifi access points. I'm getting fordpass mileage and fuel updates, so maybe Ford took down the update server for the holiday break? Anyone else not getting an updated time/date from their truck?
Mine last checked 10/03/2016. It has wifi access when in garage. Message is misleading. If it hasn't checked for updates, how does it know there isn't one available? There are no instructions I can find in the manuals to make it check for updates. Im not concerned since I know from this forum there is no official release for 2016s. I'm waiting on official release and then figure out what this message really means.
How is the message misleading? It says it last checked on "X" date, and that's what it did.
Last edited by Great white; Jan 3, 2017 at 01:53 PM.
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
What am I missing?
Hello All,
New owner and member here. I read through pretty much this entire post and I am missing something. I have a 2016 Screw with Sync 3 and Version 2.0. I understand the installed USB hub does NOT work with CarPlay. It also will not charge any device I plug into it. Not sure if this is also supposed to occur.
I purchased and installed part #GJ7Z-19A387-B. Phones still will NOT charge with this hub installed and CarPlay does NOT work either. I did a Factory Restore after the install and still no go. I have tried the following Apple devices:
iPhone 7+
iPhone 6
iPhone 6+
iPad Mini 4 - Wanted to see if the device would charge
iPad 2 - Wanted to see if the device would charge
What am I missing here?
thanks in advance,
John
New owner and member here. I read through pretty much this entire post and I am missing something. I have a 2016 Screw with Sync 3 and Version 2.0. I understand the installed USB hub does NOT work with CarPlay. It also will not charge any device I plug into it. Not sure if this is also supposed to occur.
I purchased and installed part #GJ7Z-19A387-B. Phones still will NOT charge with this hub installed and CarPlay does NOT work either. I did a Factory Restore after the install and still no go. I have tried the following Apple devices:
iPhone 7+
iPhone 6
iPhone 6+
iPad Mini 4 - Wanted to see if the device would charge
iPad 2 - Wanted to see if the device would charge
What am I missing here?
thanks in advance,
John