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Dec 17, 2016 | 12:17 PM

#841

Ecoboost Oz

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Originally Posted by lumpythetexan

Is that the long awaited update? Also is this for trucks with the navigation system or non navigation like the link says?

The file name clearly states it's for non navigation.

Dec 17, 2016 | 12:19 PM

#842

stdr04

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Originally Posted by Ecoboost Oz

Yes, you can use any USB drive as long as it's either FAT32 or exFAT formatted. But I would highly suggest you follow the instructions on the included README file as stated. The process will tell you when the first part of the upgrade is finished. You'll then take out the USB drive and insert it again after you have followed the instructions.

I would suggest you do not have any files on your USB drive other than what's necessary for the software update. You wouldn't want to damage your head unit by not following the instructions.

Thanks! It's still downloading, so i haven't had a chance to read the file. Checked my USB's and they are Fat32.

Dec 17, 2016 | 12:31 PM

#843

mrallhart

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What's funny is when I upgraded to V2.2 owner.ford acts like they did it.

HN1T-14G381-LG
This software release is the latest update in our continued efforts to improve system performance, device connectivity, and the overall SYNC experience.
This software contains the following enhancements:
Updated voice recognition engine.
Bluetooth phone, media, and Wi-Fi improvements.
Navigation user interface improvements (if equipped).
Android Auto™ for supported devices.
Apple CarPlay™ for supported devices. Owners of 2016 models with SYNC 3 are required to perform a software update and purchase a hardware upgrade through your dealer.
The installation of this update will take up to 60 minutes to complete. DO NOT remove your USB drive or turn off your vehicle. You must wait until Installation Complete is displayed on the center screen before removing your drive or turning your vehicle off.
Be sure your vehicle engine is running (not in accessory mode) throughout the entire installation process. Although your vehicle must be in park when you initiate the installation process, once the download process has begun, you may drive your vehicle.

Dec 17, 2016 | 12:33 PM

#844

mrallhart

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Dec 17, 2016 | 02:20 PM

#845

dtm8119

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From: Howard Lake, MN

About to update my non-nav sync 3 to 2.2. Just wanting to confirm one thing before I start. With the non-nav update, there are two files to upload. Do you turn the truck off after updating with the first one, and then back on when you when you have the 2nd file on your USB, or do you keep it running the entire time through the whole update process?

Dec 17, 2016 | 02:26 PM

#846

stdr04

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I'm getting ready to start myself. According to the 'Readme File', you will get a message when the first one is done. You can then turn the truck off. Turn truck back on and stick the next USB in.

Dec 17, 2016 | 03:16 PM

#847

CiDhed

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Joined: Jul 2016

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Originally Posted by mrallhart

They did do it, this update is official, they are just doing a staged rollout so if it has problems it doesn't affect everyone. That's the smart way to do big software updates.

We jumped ahead in line.

Dec 17, 2016 | 03:49 PM

#848

budgreen

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Thanks!

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Originally Posted by camattin

Finally got to install it this afternoon ('16, coming from 1.0, w/ NAV). Took somewhere around 20 minutes for the first step. Shut off the car, opened the door, started things back up. Everything was good except for the nav - it kept that spinning "loading" message up the entire ride. Once I recycled the system, nav then loaded just fine!

One good change that I'm already liking is the display of the XM channel number and name across the top bar. With 98.56% confidence I want to say that previously it only displayed "XM Preset 1" or something like that.

Now if the new hub would only come off of backorder so I can play with CarPlay!

BTW, since folks have been asking for other mirrors and apparently didn't see my earlier posts, here they are:

NAV: http://blog.namesbychris.com/v22NAV.zip
Non-NAV: http://blog.namesbychris.com/SYNC3_N..._V1_to_V22.zip

Last edited by budgreen; Dec 17, 2016 at 04:01 PM.

Dec 17, 2016 | 04:55 PM

#849

tbrentk@gmail.com

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Joined: Mar 2016

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I got the upgrade downloaded but when I insert the thumb drive, into the usb drive of the truck, all I get is "device detected"....help.

Last edited by tbrentk@gmail.com; Dec 17, 2016 at 06:20 PM.

Dec 17, 2016 | 05:43 PM

#850

philly33flyers

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Joined: Oct 2016

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I received my new USB module today and the Part Number on the outside of the box is showing the correct number but the sticker on the actual USB module is showing a different part number. Is this normal?

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