Sync 2.0 app install?
Friday 5th February 2016
Im getting to know the Sync 2.0 system on our new Focus.
Ive managed to successfully connect it to our home WiFi... not sure what use that is though.
Anyhoo, I see there is an option to install Apps - my Google Fu only leads me to US centric media, and nothing for us in the EU.
Ive even tried to register for the US MyFord site, but it wont accept my VIN....
So, has anyone managed to install new apps, or update the Sync system here in the EU?
Ive managed to successfully connect it to our home WiFi... not sure what use that is though.
Anyhoo, I see there is an option to install Apps - my Google Fu only leads me to US centric media, and nothing for us in the EU.
Ive even tried to register for the US MyFord site, but it wont accept my VIN....
So, has anyone managed to install new apps, or update the Sync system here in the EU?
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Saturday 6th February 2016
To answer my own question and to help others in the future.
My Focus was using Sync2.0 version 3.6.2
Version 3.8 has been out in the US for a while, although not officially offered by Ford in Europe.
I found the update file via a US forum and successfully updated my car today to 3.8. Worked fine, zero problems and now have SIRI support for Apple as well as more options in the Nav.
If someone wants the file, post here.... I have it stored on my Google Drive. It should work for any Sync2.0 Ford vehicle.
My Focus was using Sync2.0 version 3.6.2
Version 3.8 has been out in the US for a while, although not officially offered by Ford in Europe.
I found the update file via a US forum and successfully updated my car today to 3.8. Worked fine, zero problems and now have SIRI support for Apple as well as more options in the Nav.
If someone wants the file, post here.... I have it stored on my Google Drive. It should work for any Sync2.0 Ford vehicle.
How To Download Apps To Ford Sync Account
Sunday 7th February 2016
Monday 8th February 2016
I wouldn't mind it. I have sync 2 in my st3, how easy is it to update it?
Monday 8th February 2016
Saturday 13th February 2016
Ive sent you both a PM via PH with the link for the files.
PM has been flaky lately, so please let me know you received OK.
PM has been flaky lately, so please let me know you received OK.
Saturday 13th February 2016
PS, forgot to mention:
The USA orientated firmware didnt play nicely with the EU maps (gave random/broken distance and turn instructions when using nav) and also came with annoying American woman bleating out the instructions.
However, during the week I got my hands on the EU variant 3.8 Fw that is being installed on the latest Mustangs.
That installed great on my Focus, the nav works perfect and the spoken voice is much more acceptable.
Its fixed quite a few bugs for me, and the car will now auto-connect to my android phone with no further input, which it wouldnt do before.
The USA orientated firmware didnt play nicely with the EU maps (gave random/broken distance and turn instructions when using nav) and also came with annoying American woman bleating out the instructions.
However, during the week I got my hands on the EU variant 3.8 Fw that is being installed on the latest Mustangs.
That installed great on my Focus, the nav works perfect and the spoken voice is much more acceptable.
Its fixed quite a few bugs for me, and the car will now auto-connect to my android phone with no further input, which it wouldnt do before.
Saturday 13th February 2016
Hi OP,
Would you also be able to share the file with me please? - I've got a 2015 Focus ST. I take it if there's any problems with the update you can just factory reset the system?
Just to also check with you guys that this won't affect the warranty?
Would you also be able to share the file with me please? - I've got a 2015 Focus ST. I take it if there's any problems with the update you can just factory reset the system?
Just to also check with you guys that this won't affect the warranty?
Saturday 13th February 2016
Hi OP,
Would you also be able to share the file with me please? - I've got a 2015 Focus ST. I take it if there's any problems with the update you can just factory reset the system?
Just to also check with you guys that this won't affect the warranty?
Would you also be able to share the file with me please? - I've got a 2015 Focus ST. I take it if there's any problems with the update you can just factory reset the system?
Just to also check with you guys that this won't affect the warranty?
- As far as I know, the Ford dealers can do a master reset with special software if it all goes wrong*
This is a EU orientated Fw, so I would expect zero problems. Like I say, it went on my 2015 Focus without issue.
Ill send you the link now
Sunday 14th February 2016
Installed it tonight(the EU version). Works fine. Thanks OP.
Sunday 14th February 2016
Monday 15th February 2016
Id like a copy if poss OP please
I cant email you via PH, its disabled in your profile....Use the email contact me on my profile, and ill send you the info by return.
Monday 22nd February 2016
I managed to do this update yesterday, took a while but wasn't problematic.
Any idea if theres a list anywhere of exactly what the update brings?
Any idea if theres a list anywhere of exactly what the update brings?
Apps For Ford Sync 3
Monday 22nd February 2016
I managed to do this update yesterday, took a while but wasn't problematic.
Any idea if theres a list anywhere of exactly what the update brings?
You might be able to find a list via some USA forums, but from the top of my head:Any idea if theres a list anywhere of exactly what the update brings?
-Full SIRI support for iOS
-More options in the Navi, incl destination as city centre, and Arrival time at destination displayed in place of TTG
-Better auto-connect to paired BT devices after IGN ON.
The auto-connect was the main reason for me to do it - it wasnt playing nicely at all with my Z5 before the update, and it now works perfectly.
Monday 22nd February 2016
Sounds interesting, where can I get this for mine?
Has it fixed the lights beneath the stereo issue do you know?
Has it fixed the lights beneath the stereo issue do you know?
Monday 22nd February 2016
Sounds interesting, where can I get this for mine?
Has it fixed the lights beneath the stereo issue do you know?
By sending me an email via my profile, and ill send you it by return.Has it fixed the lights beneath the stereo issue do you know?
Monday 22nd February 2016
I managed to do this update yesterday, took a while but wasn't problematic.
Any idea if theres a list anywhere of exactly what the update brings?
You might be able to find a list via some USA forums, but from the top of my head:Any idea if theres a list anywhere of exactly what the update brings?
-Full SIRI support for iOS
-More options in the Navi, incl destination as city centre, and Arrival time at destination displayed in place of TTG
-Better auto-connect to paired BT devices after IGN ON.
The auto-connect was the main reason for me to do it - it wasnt playing nicely at all with my Z5 before the update, and it now works perfectly.The siri functionality is good, shame my iPhone is just about kaput with battery issues and a trip to the apple shop is needed today.
Monday 22nd February 2016
By sending me an email via my profile, and ill send you it by return.
I got it thank you very much Monday 22nd February 2016
Sounds interesting, where can I get this for mine?
Has it fixed the lights beneath the stereo issue do you know?
Not just mine then... Took me a while to figure why they weren't coming on.Has it fixed the lights beneath the stereo issue do you know?
Monday 22nd February 2016
Sounds interesting, where can I get this for mine?
Has it fixed the lights beneath the stereo issue do you know?
Not just mine then... Took me a while to figure why they weren't coming on.Which lights, ill go and see if mine does it too with the update....?Has it fixed the lights beneath the stereo issue do you know?
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