3 years later still helpful thank you man

Thanks for the video. Ford's instructions did not indicate that the USB Drive had to be inserted before you turned the car on. Working great now. Thanks again!

OMG! You saved me! After 4 tries on my own with the instructions from Ford, I got no where. Watched your step by step video and got it on the first try! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

Excellent. Recently bought a 2016 f150. Came with v2.2, following these steps updated the system to v3.0 in about 15 minutes once the files were on the thumb drive.

Thank you Roman. Your video instructions worked out perfect for me. I did need to borrow a larger capacity thumb drive as my 1GB wasn't large enough to copy the downloaded zip files.. Luckily my 2016 F-150 didn't need a new USB connector so I saved $50. I now have SYNC 3 software version 3.0 . Much appreciated sir !

Worked like a charm on my 2016 F150. Thanks for this guide! Dealership tried saying I’d have to replace my whole console to get Apple CarPlay lol.

Thank you for making it clear in the video that you have to actually remove the files from the unzip folder for it to work. I just put the when unzip folder on there on my first try because the directions on the Ford website were unclear.

Did this in my 2016 focus and it finished in about 10 minutes, new usb should come in a few hours. Thanks for the video!

Awesome video, thank you! For some reason I could not get it to work with my Mac. Tried with Windows and made sure to drag the files out of the unzipped folder the same way you did. It worked like a charm.

I just purchased a 2017 ford escape titanium but I get it Thursday maybe Friday and when i checked out the car the android auto didn't work. As soon as I get the car I'm updating the radio. When you said the update adds apple carplay (and I assume android auto) I knew I wasn't crazy to think my car didn't have it. This video is super helpful.

The dealership wanted $160 to do this. One hour and I am done with your help. Thanks!

Whats crazy about this is that it is free. And about a year and a half ago I tried to download it and it says it was corrupted. Flash forward to December 2020, my car was in an accident and I took it to ford to have them fix it (other persons fault they paid to have it fixed) and they were going to charge me $200 to do this which is ridiculous. Thanks for video. Helped me out a lot!

I was going to give you shit about doing a video with a less than perfectly clean car, but then I saw the car seat and completely understand.

Super helpful dude! One thing I had to do in my 2016 focus ST after it updated, it still said version 1. I did a factory restore and it went to version 3! Then swapped the hub and now we got CarPlay.

Honestly thank you for this. Just got a '16 f-150 and I couldn't find help anywhere and ford was super unclear. Huge thanks!!!

Thanks so much for this perfectly detailed video, man. Really appreciated you laying it all out. Definitely right about the Firefox... didn’t even work on other browsers. Excited to get my car play going. Thanks a million!

Well this helped. Ford website said nothing about actually moving the zip to the harddrive. They really should update that. This is so much better than paying $90 to have Ford update it (I called and asked how much) Rediclously priced for just a update.

I just did this 1-Apr-20, and it was very easy, now my system is up to date thank you for saving me about $100 from a dealer stealing from me!

Thanks, the dealer told me about a year or so ago the head unit on the 2016 would not be compatible with new USB or Apple Car Play, it works fine! Thanks!!!!

Thank you so much my radio keep turning on even when i turn off the car. I did everything you said and know everything work well 😊😊😊

Thanks alot cant believe i was going to pay to have this done.

Thanks for this straight to the point tutorial man.

Thank you for making it simple ...did it today 👍

I just got 2015 and your videos are helping a lot thanks.

Thanks for this informative video 💪🏼. You made my day👌

Awesome content, I was going crazy trying to update. 👌👌

thanks bro! you explain it really easy, i just did on mi mustang 2015 🤙🏻🤙🏻

Great video. Updated mine no problem

Just updated sync 3 1.0 to 3.0 on a 2016 CMax. Installed new usb port. Took about 20 mins to update Sync and 10 mins to install new usb port. Apple Car Play was available immediately when i plugged in. Thanks for the tips!

One of the few really helpful videos out there

Nice detailed instruction. Helped me a lot!! Thsnks

This was SUPER helpful!!! Thank you!!

Yes sir just updated mine thank you for this video!

Thank you man! Really good video!

Very nice instructive video. Extra helpful. 👌🏻

Thank you so much for this video - it was very helpful!

Thanks a lot been struggling since 2019

I noticed that all demos of this update include the ability to adjust the car's temperature from the Sync system. Mine even after the update to 3.3.0 still does not show this option. Could it be that my 2018 Focus RS does not support this option? as I never had this option before .. thought it might have been a bonus as all Ford vehicles do have separate controls for this also..

I just updated my sync 3 with the help of you, thank you! Can I use the same download on another Ford using the same USB with the same software as I used on my other Ford?

took me almost 3 hours to download it.. but it said installation complete hope tomorrow morning it’s updated.. but thank you for the guide

Excellent video! I recently bought a 2016 Escape that was running version 1.0 and now I've got the latest and greatest. I was able to immediately start using Android Auto without the need to change USB ports. Now I can use Google Maps right on the big screen! Thanks!

Wow!!! This worked perfect! Thank you so much!

Dude i needed this so bad.. I hope it works for me

if mine show's the installing update prompt on the top of the screen do I still need the USB connector? the reason I as is i am having trouble installing it its taken more than and 1hr 20 min I had to pull the plug and hope for the best of not bricking my head unit which I got lucky it didn't.

Hi Roman. I have done everything you have said to do. I continually get a "error lst_err05" after inserting my USB. Any suggestions?

hy very good video thank you. quick question you know when you register from the ford website and you have to put the vin is it ok to use the downloaded file to another ford vehicle?

I went by directions to locate Sync serial number and it wasn’t where it was said to be. The screen like yours came up. How do yo find it

Is this only for 2016 with sync3? I believe my 2016 explorer comes with sync2. So it won't work? I've read that 2016 models can upgrade from sync 2 to 3 for free? Or is it only 2016 cars that come equipped with sync3?

Very easy! Just turn on your vehicle's Settings auto updates, plug in your in range wifi router password and, VOILA!. 3.4 appears within minutes. I did my '19 F150 and it was beyond simple. My wife's '17 Escape Titanium with an early version of Sync 3 is struggling to do an update though so may need to revert to the thumb drive method. I'm an electronic Luddite so that may not happen real soon.

You the Best!!! Thanks a Lot!!!

Hi I have a Ford fiesta st 2016 I have the sync 3 1.0 with no gps ,but I was trying to update but when I called ford they told me I can t update mine, only 2017 and up

Does it auto turn off the screen once done updating ? Cuz one took like an hour and screen still saying that updating system

As of Aug 14th 2019 (Here Maps and Ford) said no new MAP updates available for the Nav system on Sync 3)

Thanks for this video! 👍🏾👍🏾

Does this update your navigation map as well?

Morning from Michigan, Can I use the same download for another truck or will I have to download it again?

Look man imA just lay it out flat I have a 2016 mustang gt with sync 3 version 1.0 and I tried the method you did and It just wont update I left it there for hours and nothing anything you can help me with

Hey man, I’ve got a 2016 fusion and it is stalling out at 4 of 9 files any tips to help get this update complete?

I followed the same exact steps , and after the update finish, and the car reboot . It still shows for me version 1.0 ... is there anything wrong with my files ? Can anybody upload these files on a link for download

Followed instructions went through update but when I looked at the SYNC 3 version still shows 1.0 any thoughts?

Having problems: 1. Receiving error code 80004005 when moving files to thumb drive This happens at the 40% complete mark. When I use 7zip to open files I get a "data error: SyncMyRide . "need a little problem solving on this one

Thank you I did not know you have to format the drive to exfat how do you do that on Windows 11 I wonder I thought you could just use any old drive.

You placed a Folder and 2 files into the USB drive, but when you came back to the USB drive, there was only the SyncMyRide folder without the other 2 files. What happened to those?

does it make a difference if you use windows 7 or 10 I have 7

How do we know we need the different USB connection? Are we stating we need a different USB to use Car Play? What's the part ID of this improved USB??

Did everything step by step, was a little different using a Mac, but generally the same, and just wanted to give a hugeee thanks, my system upgraded to the 3.0. For those who have a 2016 Ford Ecoboost, mine is premium package, idk if that matters, the update honestly took about 15 minutes for me. At first when I tried checking to see if it was updated but it kept saying, “Sync 3 Version 1.0” I turned off my car completely, checked again and still said “version 1.0”. I let my car sit overnight (probably doesn’t take that long) and the next morning checked again and it showed up as “Sync 3 Version 3.0”. Just waiting for the usb plug to come in to finish the CarPlay set up

I have a 2013 Ford Fusion with SYNC 2. Is it possible to get SYNC 3 and Apple Carplay on my car?

Will this work on my 16 fusion?

Is it ok jumping straight from sync 3 V.1 to V.3 ? I’ve been reading that you’re supposed to go from 1.0 to 2.0 to 3.0. Seems silly.

Did you drive while it was updating or just wait?

Do you still have to get the USB hub for android auto?

Do I need to use a usb with nothing on it or could I use one that already has stuff on it?

I keep running into a problem about 39 seconds into the process when the screen suddenly displays a message about a "key cycle required" and then says it is restarting the system. Then the screen goes black, then the Ford logo reappears, and shortly after the screen comes back and says "updating system software". However, at about the 4:20 mark, I get a "installation failed" message that pops up with an error code: MEM_ERR03 This has happened several times and no one (at Ford support) has been able to figure out why!

Great video, but I've done everything as supposed to but when plugging the flash drive (in the correct exfat format) to the usb in the car, it just doesn't do anything... I have only the files on the card, nothing else. It just doesnt do anything and I'm desperate as my android auto stopped working and there isn't even an option in the main menu on the car display for it..... Very annoying!!

What if I can drag the file like you did with two computers. I only have one computer

cant find file on usb to send to ford to say ive updated .any body know where to look or how to notify ford as after map updates

I did everything the video instructions told me to do and once I finished downloading and installing was complete nothing changed

Hello I can't find the download, I clicked to the link, but it said when I checked my updates to go to dealer. Any one knows, where can I download it by myself?

When it checks for updates it keeps saying something went wrong

i was told that the thumb drive has to be a USB 2.0 and never a 3.0. Could someone verify this? I'm getting an error message 0x80004005 when moving from EI to USB.

Thanks for it!!!

Hi there i did everything showed at the video but when i plug the usb its show connecting and that was :(

I followed the steps and mines just keep saying Connecting..... Any tips?

Thanks bro i just did it on my 2016 ford edge. Is this usb hub working for edge too? Greetings from mexico

Does it matter which USB port you use?

Thank you such a great video!

Does this work on a Mustang 2015 ?

SIR AGAR UPDATE PURI HONE SE PAHLE FAILED HO JAYE TO KYA PURANI UPDATE BHI CRUPT HO JAYEGI AUR SCREEN BLACK HO JAYEGA?inbuilt jo memory hoti hai. wo update karne per kam to nahi padegi?

Dugg E seems to have gotten files. Am I doing something wrong? Hints?

Would it work for a 2016 ford fusion ? Usb ?

Does this work for android auto as well as Apple car play?

Does 2015 have anything like this?

Thanks for this man appreciate it!

This was perfect!!

I have replaced the USB ports for Apple car play. Can I still install the Ford NAV updates using the same USB ports? BTW Mustang exhaust sounds awesome

How do I get my iPhone to mirror the screen on 2015 lincoln I wanna watch Utube In my car

does tthis update maps too?

On the Mac it won’t let me install it , I gives me an error code?

Does this fix the freezing up issue?