I bought my truck at the end of July. At that time, Android Auto page at owner.ford.com said it would be released "this summer". I see that line has been removed from the page now. I don't even see where it says anything about "by the end of the year". Are you able to comment on why it hasn't been released yet, if it's already installed in '17s for months now?

 

I've been using the Android Auto feature on my Note 5, via USB cable, since I bought the truck a week ago. Bluetooth would be a nice option, but I would end up plugging it in to charge anyway, so its not really an issue. I do wish that I didn't have to switch back and forth all the time to change Sources for music, etc. But hey, I saved $1000+ by not getting the factory Navi and I like Google Maps better anyway, so beggars can't be choosers haha.

 

It's calendar year.

Hi RandyXLT,

I'm unable to provide any speculation. An announcement will be made once it's available.

Shaay

 

it wont let me use google maps via bluetooth only when connected via USB

 

And how did you get the upgrade on your Sync 3 system to have Android Auto?

 

Will this be available for OSX?

 

Is this only for sync 3? Or will sync 2 have this as well?

 

There was a post here, IIRC, where someone detailed it. He stated you needed the most recent version of Sync 3. I bought my truck a week ago and it was the correct version, but I thought he said something about it updating if you told it to check for updates. I can post it tomorrow. I installed Andriod Auto from the Play Store, then connected my phone with a USB cable. It automatically recognized the phone and connected. Viola. Google maps, phone calls, the works. I can make a post about it in the morning if people want. Also check out the link below, I found it when I was looking for the other thread I saw.

https://owner.ford.com/how-tos/sync-...150&sync=sync3

 

I haven't tried Bluetooth yet, I'll try tomorrow.

 

Hi jhicken,

The Apple equivalent to Android Auto is called CarPlay: https://owner.ford.com/how-tos/sync-...y-support.html An update for current SYNC 3 equipped vehicles will be available by the end of the year. A hardware upgrade is needed at the dealer as well. More details to come soon!

gwjohns82,

This update is only for vehicles equipped with SYNC 3.

Jonm1911 & rozay,

My apologies. Android Auto will only work using USB.

Shaay