Software Updates
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Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 3,143
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From: Miami, FL
Can I get a recheck? I did the update using a 2 day license, and want to make sure the truck should be back on track to self update!
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BTW you do NOT have to use a mongoose, I found a $150 option that works!
https://www.obd2eshop.com/wholesale/...u_ZGWSam2q_cs0
Used one of these for my updates.
1FTFW1ED9MFB87400
BTW you do NOT have to use a mongoose, I found a $150 option that works!
https://www.obd2eshop.com/wholesale/...u_ZGWSam2q_cs0
Used one of these for my updates.
ok.
and that Has to be fairly new because like I said a few weeks ago, I updated everything with FDRS. That update has to be for the new HVAC module I installed when I added the heated steering wheel back. I used FDR to program the new HVAC module after I copied as built in forscan get rid of the soft code for module, not programmed. I guess I’ll get that new update soon enough.
I wonder if the ones that are having issues is something to do with it being over the air or it only updating one of those two modules for audio?
Like if you only get one of the two, it makes it sound like crap but if you get both of them together, it makes it sound great….
strange.
and that Has to be fairly new because like I said a few weeks ago, I updated everything with FDRS. That update has to be for the new HVAC module I installed when I added the heated steering wheel back. I used FDR to program the new HVAC module after I copied as built in forscan get rid of the soft code for module, not programmed. I guess I’ll get that new update soon enough.
I wonder if the ones that are having issues is something to do with it being over the air or it only updating one of those two modules for audio?
Like if you only get one of the two, it makes it sound like crap but if you get both of them together, it makes it sound great….
strange.
Not sure what the deal is with the audio update, but A LOT of people are complaining about it.
Senior Member First F150
Joined: Apr 2020
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From: Boston, Ma
Interestingly enough while I had my wifi enabled, an update perhaps last November that didn't take might have turned the wifi off. So I've turned it back on, just because.
CP stopped working wireless a while ago. Going to let the system roll and see if anything happens.
CP stopped working wireless a while ago. Going to let the system roll and see if anything happens.
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Joined: Sep 2021
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Likes: 1,454
From: Miami, FL
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Joined: Feb 2022
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From: Alaska
BTW you do NOT have to use a mongoose, I found a $150 option that works!
https://www.obd2eshop.com/wholesale/...u_ZGWSam2q_cs0
Used one of these for my updates.
Interested in this, did you have any trouble at all using that cable? Shipping costs? Thanks
https://www.obd2eshop.com/wholesale/...u_ZGWSam2q_cs0
Used one of these for my updates.
Interested in this, did you have any trouble at all using that cable? Shipping costs? Thanks
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 3,143
Likes: 1,454
From: Miami, FL
BTW you do NOT have to use a mongoose, I found a $150 option that works!
https://www.obd2eshop.com/wholesale/...u_ZGWSam2q_cs0
Used one of these for my updates.
Interested in this, did you have any trouble at all using that cable? Shipping costs? Thanks
https://www.obd2eshop.com/wholesale/...u_ZGWSam2q_cs0
Used one of these for my updates.
Interested in this, did you have any trouble at all using that cable? Shipping costs? Thanks
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Joined: Feb 2024
Posts: 7
Likes: 2
From: Sumter South Carolina
But it was enough to make the truck take the updates, and FDRS didn’t give me any grief.
to the individual who asked about shipping, it shipped out of NJ using a weird shipping company but USPS partners with them so it can’t be that bad. Took three weeks to get here but I watched every step!
Senior Member First F150
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 4,695
Likes: 1,975
From: Boston, Ma
Interestingly enough while I had my wifi enabled, an update perhaps last November that didn't take might have turned the wifi off. So I've turned it back on, just because.
CP stopped working wireless a while ago. Going to let the system roll and see if anything happens.
CP stopped working wireless a while ago. Going to let the system roll and see if anything happens.
Carplay apparently uses Bluetooth for initial handshake, then wifi for data transmissions from your phone.
So if CP stops working check your carplay .
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Joined: Sep 2023
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From: Missouri
I just got this update in my 2021 XLT with the 8 speaker B&O system. I'm an audio guy by trade and noticed something wasn't right as soon as I turned on the radio. The sound quality went from decent to very poor, with no low end and reduced overall volume. The speaker time alignment now seems off as well.
I think theres a clue in the update number, specifically the "6CH-AUD". It's like they pushed the stock 6 channel audio DSP preset to trucks with upgraded B&O systems.
I think theres a clue in the update number, specifically the "6CH-AUD". It's like they pushed the stock 6 channel audio DSP preset to trucks with upgraded B&O systems.
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Joined: Feb 2024
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I just had to bring my truck back to the dealer. Previously they swapped out the APIM and installed version 145. But then updates were failing again so I brought it in to just have them update to the current build. Instead, they updated to version 415 which I guess is going in the right direction but still 2 years old. And again I have no way of knowing if I'm receiving updates.
I saw someone mention above that OTA updates only come over the TCU and not wifi? Is that correct? I have no cell phone reception at my house so I wonder if that's partially to blame? Does that mean that I need to happen to be in town when Ford chooses to push an update? Seems like a terrible system if so.
I saw someone mention above that OTA updates only come over the TCU and not wifi? Is that correct? I have no cell phone reception at my house so I wonder if that's partially to blame? Does that mean that I need to happen to be in town when Ford chooses to push an update? Seems like a terrible system if so.