How to update Ford Sync 2 - Tips and Tricks
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Just completed the activation on my truck tonight. Followed your guidance and it worked. I got a free A3 sd card from a friend, so it only cost me $30 for the ELM from Amazon. Thanks a lot for doing the two videos on this. 🍻you’re the man!!!
I want to say thank you for all your hard work on these videos, my upgrade was successful and the navigation is working perfectly your tutorials made the process so easy and thank you again.
@DIYReid
3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome.
Thanks so much for these really comprehensive and clear guides. Despite some nervousness I was able to install the navigation by following the steps, without any problems. The dealer quoted £130 just to 'scope the issue' with no guarantees it would be the final bill, so finding these instructions and being able to follow them is fantastic. Very many thanks.
Worked like a charm!!!! I did end up purchasing a 1-year Forscan license for 10 bux, but that is no big deal at all, and will certainly come in handy. Thanks SO MUCH, for passing this knowledge along!!! - SilverBack Street Performance
i was having some confusion from the first video but this absolutely helped clear things up, thank you so much, will post back later with results :)
I'm 68 yrs old & just want my car to work. I am so confused! I'm so tired of everything being computerized. But thank you for your help.
great tutorials. the link provided with 3.10 version is dead. can you please provide the link for 3.10 or 3.08 is recommended?
Thanks for the files!!!! Fixed my glitch and now NAV is working:) Thank you!
It worked my man . I want to hug you brother , if you ever in south west Missouri hit me up . Thanks so much !
This tip video really helped. Got navigation working on my 2014 Lincoln MKZ! Thanks! Wish I had done this sooner.
The link to the 3.10 version is not working. do you have it elsewhere?
Great Stuff. I got lost on the Navi Path. You have to Press the actual image and it will say UNLOACKED. Boom it worked. Great Stuff!
Hi, I just bought a 2016 with 3.08 Nav A10 Took card out to look at it. Put it back in, clicked it and it now says No SD card. Tried with engine on and off. Tried taking it out and in aswell. Nav was working until I took card out. Please help
What is the navi patch for? I already installed the latest Sync 2 3.10 Update from ford. I still have the old map A4 SD card....what does the navi patch improve?
have a question for you, when I tried to install the navigation app the first time sync said that it could not install copy righted material through the USB port. It seemed to install the app anyways. It did not appear in the system information. Tried a second time still with no luck. I am trying the app for sync 3.08. am i missing something? I have made all the other updates and module changes. Do you have an idea of what i need to do? thank you
Great video. Easy to do and worked perfectly as described in the video. Love the Forscan tool.
hi, Reid, I have a 2015 Cmax Energi with my Ford Touch SYNC2 and navigation version 3.7 MAP A6 do I need to upgrade the software and load the Navipatch or just the Navipatch to get my A8 map to work
@DIYReid
Жыл бұрын
If you already have navigation you will only need an updated maps card. You may need to update sync version 3.10 as well.
@taoufikzemmel5480
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Reid I got it to work you are awesome
@DIYReid
Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
So I basically install those onto a flash drive and plug the flash drive into my cars usb port? It will automatically download or do I have to select update? I’m sorry for all the questions.
I did the process, have the small compass, Insert Nav SD card in the corner, did the navipatch and I even have the nav option in the menu, but my software shows no license and no navigation under the system info screen, still says 4.32. Every time I try to put the usb in, I get an error that says "one or more of the files you are trying to install did not install successfully". I know that i unzipped and transferred everything to to USB the correct way, im not sure what Needs to be done to fix the issue.
@DIYReid
2 жыл бұрын
Are you doing the full update or trying to update the nav app only?
Hey Ried just a few questions. I just got a 2014 Ford escape that was bought with Navigation already and software update 4.32. So first off will the 3.08 or 3.10 work if I'm in Canada? Second if it already has Navigation do I still have to do the ELM connector part? And last it has Navigation so do I still have to install the NaviPatch? Sorry I'm new to this :/ Thx for your time!
I just bought a 2013 Ford Explorer, and the SD card is missing. I bought a A10 card off of Ebay. Will this work? Have no idea what version that was on it prior.
@tonyr4545
4 жыл бұрын
@Andrea Rogers I'm having to buy a new GPS Module for it in the near future. Currently my GPS location is showing me to be a few streets over from where I actually am. I'll post an update when I get the new module installed.
Hi I have US ford focus 2012 ,right now car using in Dubai how can I use navigation uae map? Please advise me how can ? Thanks
3.10 is down anyone have an alt link?
@victortrevik8446
3 жыл бұрын
Did you find it... I can send you what I used
Hey would you know anything about 2013 Lincoln MKX I have the sync two system and my air conditioner keeps coming on by itself any kind of movement or even if I touch the bezel every couple seconds it comes on
hello Dear i've got the bellow information on the website : SYNC Generation SYNC 2 SYNC Version 3.6.1 does the update compatible for my car .... Ford focus Electric 2014
Hi Reid. I’m on version 3.10. Your link to the download doesn’t work anymore, so I got one from forscan. I then tried to use the nav patch and set the background and tapped it and got the “Navi unlocked!!!” statement. I then master reset my car and I did not see the navigation information in my system information. I went ahead and did your nav app download on my usb from your previous video just to be safe and downloaded that to my car and it updated that. I then did the nav patch png background again, and master reset after that. That did not do anything either. Do you have any advice? I’ve been stuck on this a few days and can’t get it to work. Thank you!!
Hi - I have a A12 SD Card and I still don’t have access to maps… I even tried to reset the system and that didn’t work. Any suggestions? Have a 2012 Ford Edge running Sync 2nd Gen. If I bought A13 would it work or would I have same problem..? Thanks!!! Love your vids.
@DIYReid
Жыл бұрын
Did you have maps before and just upgraded to a newer maps card?
@johnmoose5123
Жыл бұрын
@@DIYReid I bought it used and it has the SD card I think it’s a a12 and nav never worked. Only the compass appears.
@johnmoose5123
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the reply btw
@DIYReid
Жыл бұрын
You’ll need to do the steps in this video.
@johnmoose5123
Жыл бұрын
If I download 3.10 onto a flash drive and then what? I plug both into car and laptop and then it should update? I have an old MacBook.. not up to date. Hope that’s ok. Then I have a A12 sd card already.
What is the last version of sync 2 available for a 2015 mkz hybrid? How could I look that up myself? I just put a B11 update into my vehicle and it didn't seem to have to take any time to install anything. Should it take a while to update the maps to b11? The car system settings says it is b11, but its odd that it didn't seem to have to load anything.
DIY Reid mate the links for the Sync 2 3.10 etc does not work, please help?
Hey there. Well done and thanks for sharing. Do you know if this will this work with an Australian Ford Ranger 2016 XLT Sync 2 system?
I have a 2013 Ford F-150. It has an A3 maps SD card. Can I update with that SD card or do I need to update my SD card to an A8,A9, or A10?
I am on version 3.10 and update the Nav app it goes through the install but when I check the sys info it does not show it installed. I thought it might be install and just not showing it. did the obd change but still just shows info. How do I verify that NAV app installed.
I love the Ford Sync stuff, it's awesome you can mess with them like you have. For an updated map dvd in my Denali it costs $180!!! How is that not free? I bought a $14 bootleg version and all the sudden it quit reading the disc. Time to burn a new disc i guess.
I have the A10 map files. Can I use a USB stick to load them up? Is there anything special I need to do to get the maps to load after the Nav unlock?
Hey Thank you for all the information! My navigation is now working thanks to all of your instructions. Question…my ambient lighting option now disappeared. Any idea on how to bring that back?
The "Sync 2 3.10 Update (Enligsh)" link doesn't work in the description
Hi! I downloaded the update and installed it successfully to 3.08. My navigation says 4.66. I have a A4 card in my 2011 explorer. Even with the install when I open my navigation I still have a x over my GPS and it thinks I'm in another city. What else do I need to do?
I have a FORD 2016 Territory ~ will this video help me get my system all up to date ? Thank You ... slightly confused, I've never done this before
Awesome right up got all that done and lost ambient light controls do you by chance know how to turn them on threw forscan
I'm a little late to the party. I just bought a 2014 Ford Escape. I updated Sync to 3.10. I got the update from the Ford Website. I have 2 questions. You said the update link you provide already has the Navigation App. Would the one I got from Ford have it? Also at what point in this whole process, do I install the NaviPatch?
@DIYReid
5 ай бұрын
Yes. I believe 3.10 comes with the nav app already. You’ll need to use forscan to enable navigation and nav patch.
If I have a mft (sync 2) how can I add navigation? Would I need to hook up the antenna cable to the back of the aimp?
I have a ford mondeo that has sync 2 v3.7 with nav- can I update to 3.10 using the update links? It wont mess up anything?
I have a 14 f350 lariat that has heated/AC seats and a heated steering wheel. They aren't "turned on" do you know how do that in sync2?
@DIYReid
4 жыл бұрын
Yes. You can enable them with Forscan. Go to forscan.org.
@wetsaltypickle
4 жыл бұрын
Ok, I will look in to it. I just ordered the obd2 cable
Hi. I just bought a 2013 F-150 Platinum with 8 inch touch screen. The update worked grade to upgrade to 3.08. I tried to repeat the process for the navigation app. It appeared to freeze on 1 of 2. Does this install take a while? I was worried and pulled the stick. Should I expect this to take similar or as long as the sync update? Is there a chance the file is corrupt? I know it has been some years. Thank you
@DIYReid
10 ай бұрын
File is not corrupt. It can take some time.
Will enabling the navigation have any adverse effects on Sirius XM or is it completely unrelated? (2014 Escape-Sync2)
Ok so I have watched this video, done everything the same way you have explained. I hit "begin installation", I am still getting a "File not found: please check that the installation file in in the roost directory of your storage device."... I have done exactly as you have showed. What am I missing here?
@DIYReid
4 жыл бұрын
Can you send me a picture of your root directory of thumb drive via twitter or instagram?
@mariobortoluzzi2929
4 жыл бұрын
@@DIYReid Yes, give me like 2 minutes.
@mariobortoluzzi2929
4 жыл бұрын
I shot you a picture to your twitter
@mariobortoluzzi2929
4 жыл бұрын
@@DIYReid Did you get it?
I have 2014 Ford Escape i change the module out to navigation module. It showed navigation then ask for the update. Put the Ford 3.10 update in and Ford erased navigation. Can you help?
this video made me realize i just need to get a maps sd card and im good thabk you sir
@Victor_Razkn
4 жыл бұрын
Where’d you get it??
@DIYReid
3 жыл бұрын
I linked them from amazon in description
If I had have navigation installed when I bought the vehicle and have upgraded to 3.10. will the nav app listed in your discription update my map to the current version or just give me the ability to have navigation on my sync 2? thanks in advance for reply
@DIYReid
Жыл бұрын
The maps sd card dictates what maps you have.
Downloaded 3.08 it started installing then image popped up saying updating sync image now it keeps booting up in same loop. need help plz
@moo_spiller
4 жыл бұрын
Im With The same issue
Hello, when you click on the link for the update 3.08 it takes you to something MEGA, where do you click to download the update? Thanks
Hey Reid, I'm not sure if you'll ever see this comment but your download links for later versions of Sync aren't working anymore.
when i go to open up the Sync 2 3.10 Update link it says this Invalid URL - the link you are trying to access does not exist. is there another way to get that?
Did everything and all went good. Only thing I don't see the navigation app version in the help system information screen. I have sd card on order so I need that in there to see the nav app version?
@jonathannannoshi6429
3 жыл бұрын
have you had any luck getting the nav app to appear if so how did u do it?
If I brought this to a dealer would they be able to upgrade my sync 2nd gen? I can’t do this lol
Anyone know how to set up speed camera warnings, my wife has it on her 2015 ford focus but I dont on my 2016 Ranger Wildtrak ?
How do I add the navigation software? I've completed the software update but I having a difficult time adding the navigation software
I watched the video did everything you said to but when I plug the thumb drive in a message pops up and asks if the root directory in on the thumb drive, and will not load the update. Not sure what I am doing wrong?
@DIYReid
2 жыл бұрын
Are you putting the folder on the thumb drive? If so take the contents out of the folder and put it on the thumbnail.
The 3.10 download is no longer available. Is is critical to have it or will the 3.08 suffice? Thank you for sharing your videos.
@crash9632
3 жыл бұрын
3.08 works fine. Or go to the Ford sync my ride website and put your VIN in and it will show you the 3.10 download for update.
This can be done with out the OBDII.. do everything like in the video.. dl the 3.08 or 3.10 then load the patch open and hit unlock then do a master reset... worked for me
@DIYReid
3 жыл бұрын
Only if navigation is enabled in the APIM. If it’s not you have to use the OBDII
Procedure for a master reboot?
Some of the links you listed are on amazon coming back as not Available . The 3.10 update came back as not available
i am looking for some help i got 3.10 to load but there is nothing in system info about maps.. i dl the Nav App for 3.10 and unzip and tried it sync is telling me it needs to be on root level ... it is do i need to use 3.8
Hello sir if the update did not succeed what will happen to my sync2 thank you
What's the difference of 3.08 and 3.10. My vehicle information is 3.6.2 / SYNCGen2_4.30.13171_PRODUCT; Nav App Version is 3.48.9; map version is A4. After the sync 2 upgrade, will the navigation function still work? Thank you.
@DIYReid
4 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure on the differences.
I did the Navi app and it said unlocked, I then installed navapp 3.08 bc that is my version. I performed master resets after each step, however my settings still do not show navigation version so I'm not sure if anything worked. Did that only show after updating with forscan? Also am I okay using a regular default image after unlocking with Navi?
@DIYReid
4 жыл бұрын
It will only show when you have the maps sd card installed.
I have 3.08 on my car but not the nav app. Will your nav app work for Europe do you think?
Soo do you have to install 3.08 before 3.10 or can you just install right to 3.10?
@DIYReid
4 жыл бұрын
You can go right to 3.10
@Gmanzable
4 жыл бұрын
@@DIYReid Awesome, thanks for your video. I never would have known that the 4.29 was outdated. I went right to 3.10, took a chance on ebay for the a10 card. All is working. Now onto fixing my wiper not working issue, unrelated.
so after i unzip nav app3.10, i open the "Update to AG" folder, then i drag the 2 files which are the "sync my ride" folder and "autoiunstall.lst" onto my usb drive. is that correct?
@dansauble24
4 жыл бұрын
Did this work? I was trying to figure out what files needed to be put on usb as well?
I'm stumped. I upgraded to version 3.1, did nav app, navi patch, and forscan but it still won't read my A10 SD card. I've bought 2. My luck can't be that bad. Any suggestion?
@yashiravaldez9216
3 жыл бұрын
Master reset twice
hi thank for your video can i use mac for forscam?or just windows?
Como hacer para tener video player por USB sync2?
Do you have a updated video on the last Sync 2 software?
downloaded the 3.10 update and the .MSA file is missing, Looked at other comments and haven't seen a direction either way is there something I'm missing I've tried to re download as well. downloaded 3.08 and it had it does the 3.10 not need the .MSA file?
@DIYReid
4 жыл бұрын
Whatever is in the download is all you need.
Greetings from Brazil! I have a Ford Fusion 2013/14 with sync 2 and Ford of Brazil, where the updates are done online by a USB stick, checking the chassis of the vehicle, but they say my car has no sync 2 updates. Navigation works perfectly But the software itself, Ford says I have the latest version installed. Do you know if Ford in USA has already released any 2013/14 Fusion ecoboost titanium upgrades? I mean Sync 2, not the gps card. Thanks for your help!
@DIYReid
4 жыл бұрын
The newest is 3.10
hi, how can i put climate in right down on sync2 like you? i have date in that place
Can You please help me, I did update and now have blank screen. How can I reach you? Pleaseeeee
Could you please provide an updated link to the 3.10 Update? Thanks in advance.
I have a 2016 MKZ What do I need the OBDII connector for? Also I see amazon has the A11 card but in the comments it does not list my year car, only up to the 2016 MKZ. Should I just get the A10 card, if so can I update it?
@DIYReid
4 жыл бұрын
You’ll need the OBD connector to change code in the APIM.
@davidfichtner8902
4 жыл бұрын
@@DIYReid do you know if the A11 card will work from amazon or should I just get the A10
@DIYReid
4 жыл бұрын
Yes
i have sync 3.5 is sync 3.10 newer or what ? sorry for that dumb question
@DIYReid
3 ай бұрын
Yes. Sync 3.10 is way newer. I explain it in the description
So what are my options if I have the 4" screen that is not touch. 2013 ford escape. It defaults to line in and pisses me off lol.
Was wondering after you do the navpatch and push the unlock button. Once it says unlock can you go back to a custom wallpaper or do you lose that feature?
@DIYReid
4 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@davidarmstrong1439
4 жыл бұрын
DIY Reid so I can go back to a custom wallpaper? Also when I downloaded the 3.10 update from your link there was only 2 files not 3 like shown in this video does this still have the nav files? Or do I need to still add them
That’s great 👍🏻, do you know about a app for use CarPlay in sync2?
@DIYReid
11 ай бұрын
There isn’t.
I have version 4.32. Do I need do download 3.8 and 3.1? Or just 3.1?
Sync 2 3.10 update link on mega is down, pls reup?
I had already updated mine to 3.10 from Ford's website, which is when my navigation disappeared. I downloaded your navapp for 3.10 and it installed very quickly. After I turned my car off, the screen went black and hasn't returned. No functioning screen, no radio, nothing...
I have completed updates and installed everything and it's working fine but I forgot to do the master reset do you recommend doing it now?
@DIYReid
4 жыл бұрын
If it’s working then don’t worry about the master reset.
This really works! Just did it on 2013 explorer
@anthonyjtony
4 жыл бұрын
On a side note! I did 3.10 sync 2 update then forscan then the Navi patch! After master reset the I information changed to add nav sd card. It wouldn’t read it until I did the 3.10 nav update
I cant get this too work. I am following exact directions to a T on the video. It still don't work in my 2016 Explorer. Help. Can anybody send detailed directions?
Hey I just tried this, just the sync update, and it kept saying it couldn’t find the file even though it was on the root page. Any idea why that might be? Also a separate message popped up saying “usb device not supported”
@josephmatthews2526
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, I'm having this same issue. Do you have any solutions to this problem? The files do appear to be on the USB
So I updated Sync 2 to version 3.10.16180.EA.0_PRODUCT, which shows up in Sys Info. Then I got a successful completion of installing the Nav software, which I made sure I got the one specifically for sync 3.10, screen said "successful install". Loaded Navi patch successfully, clicked on Unlock. So I thought the Nav app would show in in Sys Info, nope it didn't, so I did a Master Reset. After that still no Nav App shows up, referring to the "nav 6.76.6" or whatever... it's not showing up. So I tried the forscan mod, changed the number, and the top right corner then said insert sd card. So I inserted my new from Amazon A11 SD card. Nothing happens. So, why is my Nav App not showing up in Sys Info, even after it said installation of the nav app was successful. Also I changed the number back in forscan, so I can now "start over". Any help would be awesome, I am stumped now.
@akio1457
3 жыл бұрын
Did you ever get nav version to show up
@storyboardvisuals
2 жыл бұрын
Did you have any success in getting this to work, I'm have the same problem. Cheers
@DIYReid
2 жыл бұрын
What problem have you ran into.
@american0888
Жыл бұрын
I am still trying to resolve this same issue. Nav app version not showing in system info. says insert SD card A12 is inserted. Nothing happens.
@DIYReid
Жыл бұрын
Have you done the wallpaper back?
So sorry if this is a dumb question. We are taking a trip and driving from Ohio to South Carolina. Will this update provide current maps in my navigation? I DO have a SD navigation card in the vehicle. Thank you!
@DIYReid
4 жыл бұрын
No. You'll have to buy a new SD Card with updated maps. I linked the updated cards in the description for pricing from amazon.
@TheOzthewiz
4 жыл бұрын
There are NO dumb questions, ONLY dumb answers!
Thanks everything worked perfectly 👍
@DIYReid
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped you.
I have 3.10 installed, I can't seem to get the 3.10 nav to install, if it did it was real quick and I still don't see the Navigation version info. Help please
@GregBozeen
4 жыл бұрын
I got it working today. I was not touching the blue "unlock" on the Navipatch. I then was able to load the NAV app file successfully. After a Master Reset I had Navigation. So I suggest this order of operations: Forscan to enable the Navigation, Load the Navipatch.jpg and touch the "Blue Unlock", Install the 3.08 or 3.10 update or Nav Update (depending on your version and situation) and then do the Master Reset. Install the Navigation SD card.
Trying to download navipatch you listed is not letting g me download. I was able to update perfectly and easy.
I have a Ford with a A4 SD Nav card, can I update the SD card to a newer nav or do I need to buy a whole new card?
@DIYReid
3 жыл бұрын
New card.
How do you do this on a IPAD Pro 11 2020? I’ve tried more than 10 times. I’m pretty sure I’m doing something wrong so please assist my update is for a Fusion 2018 model.
@DIYReid
4 жыл бұрын
I don’t think you can.
@officialdirtmcgurt
4 жыл бұрын
You use fordpass app to update software, then you can proceed to unlock nav, but it's a totally different process As it's sync 3
the download for NAV AND PATCH 3.10 doesn't work can you please repost it or email it to me ?
I have a 2013 F-150 with sync 2. Does this update help with bluetooth connectivity issues? Right now the system works sketchy at best! Thanks!
@DIYReid
4 жыл бұрын
Not sure to be honest.
@Racer_Dad
4 жыл бұрын
@@DIYReid ok. I'll try it and see. Do you know what the advantages or differences are for this update?
@DIYReid
4 жыл бұрын
I don’t. 3.10 is the most up to date