Ford SYNC 3 - Automated Method - Update to 3.4
A guide on updating your Ford Sync 3 based car to the latest Sync 3.4 version using Syn3 Updater to make the process as simple as possible for you!
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Ford SYNC 3 - Manual Method - Update to 3.4
A guide on manually updating your Ford Sync 3 based car to the latest Sync 3.4 version with the latest available maps.
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Stuck on Updating System Software… on old SYNC version
If you are on a version of SYNC 3 below 2.2 you may need to update to 2.2 before being able to go to 3.2+ https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/2016-ford-flex-update-message-with-no-usb/10437/4
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Enabling Park Assist after Upgrading to Sync3
See tutorial by Louage: Enabling Park Assist in Sync 3 (For those that have done a Sync 2 > Sync 3 Upgrade) - Ford / Guides - CyanLabs Official Community
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SYNC 3 FAQ's and Common Issues
Having an issue with your FORD Sync 3 unit? Check here for our most common questions and issues
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SYNC Screen Hardware Database
Database of all available known screen hardware models for Ford Sync
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SYNC 3
Dedicated page for everything relating to our Ford databases and guides, here you can find AsBuilt DB's, IVSU DB's and a FAQ
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SYNC 3 APIM Software (IVSU) Database
Database of all available known IVSU's for Ford's SYNC3 powered APIM (Accessory Protocol Interface Module)
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Syn3 Updater
Syn3 Updater allows you to update your Ford SYNC 3 powered car to versions later than 3.0 even if Ford says no! It also has many other functions including earlier access to new releases before the general public and more.
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Apple Carplay not working
You may need to replace your USB Hub https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/media-hub-carplay-compatible-2015-2020-ford-lincoln-sync-3/4683
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Why am I getting an LST/INSTL error (Non Nav)
Due to restricted filesystem space you may not be able to upgrade to a newer version of Sync3. See the tutorial by F150Chief: Tutorial: Sync 3.4 NON-NAV APIM: Failure to Update to Newer Version Sync 3.4 - Ford / Guides - CyanLabs Official Community
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Adding Gracenotes
See tutorial by F150Chief: Tutorial: No Gracenotes After Sync 3.4 Installation. Manual Installation Instructions - Ford / Guides - CyanLabs Official Community 88
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The Different Install Modes
Syn3 Updater will automatically detect the best install mode for your specific use case based on the information you provide during configuration There are 3 install modes that will be referred to as Autoinstall, Reformat and Downgrade, downgrade is basically the first 2 combined. By default Syn3 Updater will use Autodetect this is the automatic detection mode, this can be overridden […]
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Basic Usage
UPGRADING A 1.X, 2.X OR 3.0 SYNC UNIT TO 3.2, 3.3 OR 3.4 WILL MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE* TO GO BACK TO AN OLDER VERSION, DO NOT COME COMPLAINING TO CYANLABS ASKING FOR HELP TO GO BACK TO 3.0 * it's possible with hardware flashing but this is out of the scopes of most users and […]
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Requirements
Ford / Lincoln car with SYNC 3.0 USB drive of between 8GB - 32GB depending on region and navigation A Windows computer running Windows 10 Patience, the navigation variant upgrade can take 30-60 minutes depending on region Before we begin it's important to know what hardware version of SYNC you have. If your car looks […]
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Utility Tab
On this tab you can find many advanced options that can be useful for various reasons. Troubleshooting Steps In here there is a button, clicking it will take you to more details on these steps Manually check if APIM model is MY20 Enter the 14G371 model number of your APIM to manually check against our […]
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