View Poll Results: How many of you have utilized the SYNC3 update?
Upgraded
627
69.05%
Choosing to wait for Ford
281
30.95%
Voters: 908. You may not vote on this poll
Current SYNC 3 and CarPlay/Android Auto Information
Senior Lurker
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 615
Likes: 158
From: Northern Mn
Good news is, the 2.2 upgrade worked well. CarPlay is kind of cool. I like the phone interface best since it mimics that of the iPhone.
Bad news is, it seems to be rather cantankerous. It responded really slowly and/or locked up. When I unplugged the USB cable, Sync stopped responding and did not disable CarPlay. Siri didn't even come close to finding the destination that I tried.
Ford still has some work to do.
Bad news is, it seems to be rather cantankerous. It responded really slowly and/or locked up. When I unplugged the USB cable, Sync stopped responding and did not disable CarPlay. Siri didn't even come close to finding the destination that I tried.
Ford still has some work to do.
5 Year Member
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 130
Likes: 18
If you are running a custom rom you need to look at the AA discussions on their forums, there as been many an issue with custom roms and AA and I don't try tracking them anymore.
If not
First thing would be to check the Google Apps on your phone to make sure they are up to date.
These are
Google Play Music
Google Maps
Android Auto
If not
First thing would be to check the Google Apps on your phone to make sure they are up to date.
These are
Google Play Music
Google Maps
Android Auto
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
So i am totally new to this site. I have a 2016 XLT sport Non nav, my two questions are easy.
1. I have since 3 w/ ver 2.0 and my USB ports are blue
2. Do i need to download 2.2 and do i need new Usb ports? All i care about is CarPlay!
Thank for your help.
1. I have since 3 w/ ver 2.0 and my USB ports are blue
2. Do i need to download 2.2 and do i need new Usb ports? All i care about is CarPlay!
Thank for your help.
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 120
Likes: 26
I installed the 2.2 upgrade (2016 W/Nav) and all has gone well with one exception - I am unable to connect for wireless updates. It does connect to my server but when the update runs, it just spins the icon. Sometimes, after a 20 minute try, the screen shows the last update was unsuccessful, try again.
With upgrade, system appears to be faster than old version
Paul
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
I have the same version and had the blue USB hub. I changed the USB hub and I now have CarPlay with version 2.0 non-nav.
5 Year Member
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 122
Likes: 9
From: Massachusetts
From my perspective, it would be great if Ford allows you to mix and match with Sync and CarPlay. I prefer for Ford nav but like the CarPlay phone and messaging interfaces.
Kind of frustrating that Ford is a bit behind technology wise when I see the latest Hyundai Elantra ads showing all the tech in those cars, including the remote start watch. But would I trade my 150 for a Hyundai? NFW
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 704
Likes: 134
I wasn't explicitly blaming Ford. It almost seems like Siri couldn't hear anything I said when I was trying to give it a verbal destination. It's kind of strange, because I have always had pretty good luck using Siri when I activate it by holding down the Sync button for 1 second.
From my perspective, it would be great if Ford allows you to mix and match with Sync and CarPlay. I prefer for Ford nav but like the CarPlay phone and messaging interfaces.
Kind of frustrating that Ford is a bit behind technology wise when I see the latest Hyundai Elantra ads showing all the tech in those cars, including the remote start watch. But would I trade my 150 for a Hyundai? NFW
From my perspective, it would be great if Ford allows you to mix and match with Sync and CarPlay. I prefer for Ford nav but like the CarPlay phone and messaging interfaces.
Kind of frustrating that Ford is a bit behind technology wise when I see the latest Hyundai Elantra ads showing all the tech in those cars, including the remote start watch. But would I trade my 150 for a Hyundai? NFW
Senior Lurker
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 615
Likes: 158
From: Northern Mn
I tried a master reset - no difference.
Last edited by fordxlt; Jan 11, 2017 at 10:36 PM.
