Where do you even look to see what version that you’re on? Just got my truck two days ago and I’m curious if it’s up to date or is due for an update. I connected it to my home WiFi and made sure the automatic updates were on in the settings.

 

General/About SYNC

 

I took my truck into the dealership last week for the trailer brake recall and asked if they could also do the software updates as my truck has not been updated since Jan and was still on Powerup 2.6.0 update. The tech told me they could not do that as part of the warranty and if I wanted them to do the software updates it they would need my truck for 3 days and their Sync Tech is booked out 6 months. He also said since my truck was built in July of 2021 it wouldn't get any updates for awhile. I ordered the all the parts from amazon and did the updates myself. It took me 6 hours to install all the updates and now I went from Sync version 22087 Revision 415 to now I am on Powerup 2.8.3 with Sync version 22095 Revision 421 with BlueCruise Enabled. I sold everything I bought so it really only cost the $50 for the two day license. It was really easy just more time consuming than anything. I just set aside a Saturday and I had Sunday set aside in case I needed it as well.

 

Any chance you'd be willing to write up a step-by-step guide? Any specific order that the modules need to be updated? Important gotchas or tips/tricks? Thanks!

 

I followed another guide so I take no credit for it but here is what I followed. I know there was another thread that I found on here with this video but I can't seem to find it.

Software Update Guide



Just make sure you read the full guide even the appendix as it has some important information in it. I had no issues doing mine following the guide. It took 6 hours start to finish to do all the updates for my 2021 Limited.

 

Here's a good written DIY guide on using FDRS to update your truck : https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/thre...ing-fdrs.8249/

 

How easy/fast was it to sell the adapter? The cost is what's kept me from self-installing updates, but I'm wasting a lot of time & effort with my dealer and getting nowhere. I've considered grabbing one from Amazon and simply "returning" it after use, but would definitely prefer a lass shady strategy.

I could even see starting a thread or sub-forum dedicated to finding people than own adapters in your area... I imagine people could "rent" them out for $25 per use and get their investment back pretty quickly lol

 

Can you safely open and close the door/leave the vehicle while the updates are in progress?

 

Yes, I exited the vehicle while the updates where running as some of them took awhile to complete. I just left the key inside to be safe.

 

Only took me an hour to sell it once I was done but I already had it lined up before I bought it. My in-laws company has all new Ford F-150 trucks and they always have me modify them with Forscan so I got them to buy the adapter from me and they can use for their Fleet. If they didn't buy it I would probably go the return route and just choose didn't need it anymore. You're not lying and choosing didn't work or damaged you just don't need it anymore but to each their own. I am sure sure if someone on here bought it they could probably rent it out to other members and eventually get their money back pretty quickly.