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CyanLabs builds free, open source applications and writes the guides to go with them. Our best-known project, Syn3 Updater, takes an outdated Ford SYNC 3 to the latest version (3.4) in a few clicks.
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Syn3 Updater
Easily update your SYNC 3
Stuck on an outdated and unsupported version of SYNC 3 in your car? Our Windows application prepares everything you need to upgrade to the latest and greatest version (3.4) with ease.
Auto detection
Works out the best install method for your setup, so you don't have to.
Every region
Supports all regions, for both NAV and non-NAV units.
Validated files
Multiple validation processes make sure every file is valid before you install.
Log and AsBuilt parsing
Reads Interrogator Logs and AsBuilt data to help you troubleshoot.
Ford Hub
Everything for your Ford in one place
Guides, databases and answers for SYNC 3 owners and tinkerers.
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More than just Syn3 Updater
CyanLabs is now known mostly for Syn3 Updater, but we have created many applications over the years.
Syn3 Updater
Update Ford SYNC easily and safely.
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