Great Video - Just as a note for EU maps it can take almost 1 hour, NA is about 30 minutes like said in the video. Also please keep note of your log URL so if you have any issues we can pin point the issue easier EDIT: additionally, note that a MASTER RESET is highly recommended after the install is complete, it will fix 99% of problems people can experience

Just update this afternoon. A little nervous with the warning that it might ruin my system but all went well. Extremely easy to do. Moved my 2018 Explorer from 3.0 to 3.4. Also upgrade my maps for 2/20 to 2/21.Thanks for this great video!

As this video is 2 years old the website and installer have changed a bit but this video provides enough info that it was not hard for me to navigate the newer version successfully. My Sync 3.0 was messed up and locking up, Bluetooth would not work etc... I am on the latest 2022 build and it is working as it should now. Thank you! The only thing I would warn is to be careful what you click on to download the installer. There are now adware download buttons all over the page. I accidently downloaded and installed something I did not want. I de-installed it and found the correct download button and everything went smooth. I suggest taking your time before you click and make sure you look carefully.

I just followed the instructions in this video to update the Sync 3 system in my 2016 Ford F-150. It worked flawlessly. I went from version 2.2 to 3.4. It woks great and the interface looks better.

I just did this update to my 2016 Lariat F-150, I can confirm fordpass still works, ambient light option is still there, in fact i didn't loose any function. All my forscan mod remained, though i had to re-put my climate seat button on the screen. It is important to know that the file downloads to your computer first then it automatically transfers it to your usb, i was stuck on this part because i selected the usb drive but it kept stopping after a few min because my computer's hard drive was full, i had to delete some stuff from my pc for it to finish downloading. Once it finished, it just automatically transferred to to the usb i had initially selected. It took me about 36 min to finish installing. Thanks for the video.

Just updated my Ford sync 3.4 to the latest map update NA 2 22. At one point it said that I could remove the USB drive and I did. It rebooted and was saying insert USB drive. I thought that I just screwed up the installation bur after a couple of minutes it started downloading from the USB drive. It took about 31 minutes to finish and reboot. Didn't screw anything up and now have the latest on my Ford Escape. Just a note, before doing this Sync update which I was already running 3.4 I had gone onto the Ford site and bought the map update for my vehicle (what a dumbass) needless to say it would not load at all what a waste of money! I kept searching the internet for updates and came upon this site. Glad that I did!!

Just updated my 2017 Escape to 3.4 with Cyan Labs. Took 90 minutes to download to USB and 30 minutes to install in the car. If you follow the instructions the install is EASY 🙂

Great video. I have a UK Ford Mondeo Titanium Auto wagon late 2016 with Sync 3. I updated through Ford website and it still couldn't get my contacts up on screen. Used Cyan and bingo! Took about an hour once stick was plugged into USB, Just left it in on way to work. Whilst updating it displays a progress bar and cycles between three pictures. One hour later, a new streamlined interface, with all my contacts coming up, and F19 and EU 2020 maps. Still works with Ford live traffic update aswell! Obviously the new software has things like reversing cam etc in other menus, hardware, that my car was never fitted with originally. I am very pleased with this. Long live Linux.

Worked like a charm! I have a '16 F150 non nav with the older USB hub. (I use android auto instead of Apple car play.) It took about 6 mins to install. I did officially already had 3.0. 20204 installed from ford owner site if anyone has any issues why 3.4 won't install. Thanks again. This makes it so much less trouble to get the files and take the guess work out of it. You got a new sub. 😀

I did it today, with Navigation it takes about 40 min. It works fine. Like he said, follow the instruction point by point.

Big thank you. Before this method I was able to update to version 3.0 and no further updates were visible. With this one.. worked like a charm... however it took 50minutes (I did not see this information before update hehe) . 2017 Focus ST MK3, EU maps. Great work CyanLabs for software and NaviUpgrade for tutorial. Kudos for you guys!

I literally just bought a 2015 GT that the previous owner upgraded to Sync3. It was on 3.0 and I just upgraded to the latest 3.4 through your process and I now have working Android Auto! THANKS!

Great tutorial! Worked perfect on my 2018 mustang gt going from 3.0 to 3.4.

Super nice. Super easy. I had a scare when my navigation stayed on the loading maps screen for a long time. After a while I checked it and it was perfect I suppose it may have connected to my wifi and finished. But, very nice, very well executed application. As good as or better then any I have seen in my 64 years. Thank you. It is a fine product. You should be proud. I am kind of gushing but these days it is hard to find quality. This is it. 👍

Worked great, took exactly 29 mins. I’m extremely impressed, I have a 2018 Explorer Limited with Nav. After the update my Bose sound system sounds sooo much better!!! The subwoofer sounds so much deeper and it actually “hits” Super happy, even my wife loves the fresh look. I’ll check back ever so often to see if any updates are available. Thanks again!

Thank you very much, it worked. What car dealerships can't do with lots of money and time, works smoothly here.

Thanks for the help. I thought that my navigation was broke and this fixed it. No more flying over the countryside.

Hi Buddy, just upgraded my New Zealand 2017 Focus from V2.216280 with ANZ 1.15 to the new V3.4 22110 map ANZ2.21 . Was apprehensive about doing such a big jump in version numbers, but with CYANLABS web site and your clear easy instructions it went smooth as. Took 20 mins to upload. When it was at the stealership for its last warranty service I asked for the SYN3 to be upgraded, couldnt , wouldnt do it, toooo hard or dont know how. Honestly a 10 year old of today can do it THANKYOU

I want to thank you for the excellent tutorial. Everything went without error, the update worked for about 55 minutes., software update with Navi . Ford Focus 2017 1.5 petrol

My latest update attempt obviously didn't finish correctly. From time to time, I'd get the "update in progress" pop-up when starting the vehicle. I decided to give this update & process a go. It worked like a charm, although the update process did restart a few time before finally completing. Thanks!

I've not been able to update in years, so I was very excited to see this. I followed the instructions perfectly and I uploaded my log files. When I insert the thumb drive, I get this message immediately, "Installation paused The USB storage device has been changed or removed. Installation will resume when the device is re-inserted." Of course, I then removed and re-inserted multiple times. In fact, I tried multiple USB ports in the car. Every time, I instantly get the same message. I'm encouraged though because this is the first time I've had Sync recognize the thumb drive. I've tried for years on the Ford site and my Sync never recognized the thumb drive. So, this is progress. If you have any thoughts, I'll give it a try. I'm happy to be a trouble shooter.

Thanks! Worked just as described on my 2016 Expedition Platinum. Now I just need to change the hub. The USB still works, just no CarPlay.

Thanks for all your help! My Sync 3.3 was having issues with my Apple CarPlay not connecting all the time and you helped me with my update and now it works great!

I've spent the last 12 hours straight and a couple of gallons at least idling trying to get it updated on a 2016 Escape so I could use Android Auto... I was just about to give up when this godsend of a video autoplayed during the last attempt... Thank you so much... Why does Ford need to be so incompetent with software releases?... I was a little spooked when I did the last step and was greeted by a "USB hubs are not supported. Please remove." message, but the ports do work, and I now have Android Auto! Thank you again! I might ask about it in the discord and roll the version back.

Thank you so much. I found this and finally got my 16 and 17 Fords with sync 3.0 upgraded to 3.4 easy and quick.. This works great if you follow your instructions..

Thanks for posting this! Been trying to update the Sync3 system in my 2018 F150 all weekend but kept getting errors using the files downloaded direct from Ford. This worked flawlessly!

Thank you! Like others have said, after trying to update via the Ford website with no luck this worked perfectly on my 2018 Fiesta! Very happy😎👍🏻

Just updated my 2019 F350. Great video and Weblinks. Followed all instructions, no issues. Love the updated version Sync 3.4! Thanks Brian!!

Thanks for the video. I did on my 2018 Fusion Energi and worked fine. Energy Flow and Charging screens work just fine. I found the interface more responsive overall. Big thanks!

Awesome video, very helpful. seems alittle complicated to do at first but just followed the video and went along at the same time. attempted using the ford website multiple times but never worked. this worked first try perfectly.

This is awesome! I have been having freezing issues with my 2016 Escape titanium with the 3.0 update from ford and I couldn't find any other options to get the maps updated. Now everything works perfectly! Thanks for the information and the video!

Thank you for this update. I have a 2016 mustang GT and my sync 3 System was lagging and very slow to respond to the buttons touching. Sometimes it would take a minute after hitting a button I did the update after several attempts from the Ford website which did not work and download the North America maps and everything looks new and flawless. Thank you for the info I really appreciate everything

The update is fine, it's a pity it doesn't show the current speed of the car, this information is in every map navigation, but still good ... !!

You are a genius! I just upgraded my 2016 Expedition following your instructions. Works perfectly. Thanks

Thanks for this! How does it impact Sync Automatic System Updates? Will these still download and install on there own, or are you now forced to do future updates manually?

Used this to get the update on my 2018 Focus ST! In all honesty I wouldn't of been brave enough to try this without your video and I'm so glad I was able to do this. Thank you man, I really appreciate you!

Once you download the update to the USB drive can use it more than once Great video thank you

I like your video. you are the only one who presents short and what you need. Bravo.If I have the climate installed in Sync, does it stay or is it deleted?Sorry if I'm not writing correctly.

Just did your step by step walkthrough on my 18 Raptor and it worked flawlessly. Thank you so much!

Thanks for your video. I just did my upgrade from 3.0 to 3.4. I noticed i have no climate control from the panel. My vehicle is 2018 f150 xlt.

The cyan labs is a bit different now and so much other crap on that site. You gotta be careful. Really appreciate the tutorial and as always, good job. Sometime I wish I could read the screen, bit it's pretty self explanatory if you are on it when your watching it.

Thank you for the video. I loaded 3.4 into my 2017 F150 that has navigation but my thumb drive was only able to load update without maps. So it did take 3.4 but now I have no maps....lol I'm going to purchase a 32gb thumb drive and try to re-update it and re-install. Hopefully I can get my navigation back.

Thank you for this great Video. İ have made the Update like you show and its works 👍👍👍 now i have Update from Sync 3.0 to 3.4. Before the Update i had a Problem with my Sync 3. The Sync says NO NAVİGATİON. i was to the Service by Ford. They could not help me!!! Then İ think the Apim is not working. I wanted buy a new Apim Modul, then i see your Video. You help me very well, i dont need to buy a new Apim Modul. Thank you 👍👍👍🙏 many greatings from Germany.

Awesome Video! The process went super smooth and was installed within and hour start to finish!

Very helpful video. Upgraded my new to me Sync 3 1.0 system to 3.4.

Thanks so much. Worked great on my 2011 Edge that is running Sync 3 from a 2019 Mustang

I donèt subscribe to a lot of people on youtube or comment. Thus was an exceptional video, very precise and well presented. Thumbs up!

Thanks for your hard Work! Upgrade my Transit Connect 2017 from Sync 3.0.20204 to Sync 3.4.21265 +F10 Maps without My20 Protect (EU Version) . Very smooth and with Logos :)

Update works great, the only thing is when you get a song alert, it is the whole screen.

Hey there, I may have a problem with my sync 3.4 system … So typically I just updated a few months ago and it was working fine, i did 3days ago the (master reset) now every time I start the car the system get reset again, please help me figure out what the problem !

This worked for me perfectly! Thanks for taking the time to help.

super easy and fast. installed to a usb and then my explorer and it did everything itself and didn't really take long. thanks!

Hello from Germany, IT works great good Job, 48 minutes after the Installation everythinks work good thank you

worked great. 2017 f150 sync 3 version 2.2 to 3.4. thanks!

If you go for a spin while updating, be sure to disable auto start/stop first--just in case you hit a red light or something.

Thank you everything works as expected updating my sync 3.0 to sync 3.4 on my 2018 F150

I did everything to a T as you showed. Everything worked perfectly right up to the point of the install in my truck. I inserted my flash drive in and everything started like you showed except it never got passed the insert a USB screen where it shows the mustang and Ford symbol. It just continues to keep saying insert it. Everything is completely frozen on that screen. Do you have any info to fix this?

I have tried to do it in my mustang 2021 and the screen turned black and never works again😢 ,is there anyway to fix this problem?

GREAT GREAT video. Worked perfect on my 2018 F150 Lariat. Everything is working perfect. Sirious XM. NAV, apps, phone. May I ask what is the purpose in a "Master Reset"?

Hy Brian. Thank you very much for you video. Awesome. Clear, direct, no unneeded information. Kudos. If you please, help me with two questions: 1. I have a 2017 Ford Ecosport Titanium with maps. Where do I download the maps for my region, Brazil? 2. Does the voice package is from Portuguese Brazil, or Portugal? Again, thank you very much for your help, and fantastic work. Best regards

I got a red screen when I plugged into the USB in my truck....I then unplugged the USB from the truck and the red screen went away, and started repartitioning without the thumb drive plugged in. The sync version I chose was the newer one than yours in this video. Sync 3.4 build 20351

After upgrade, my voice commands on navigation quit working. I can manually input information via touchscreen but when I try voice it freezes up and after 30 seconds goes back to navigation screen. Any ideas?

The information is very good, but the syc3 application has a new version 2.11.8.0 where the new version is a little different than the one you used also asks for preparation of the Interrogator (logging) the software is looking for an xml file from syncmyride folder of your USB drive

Hi... i did the upgrade from 3 to 3.4..... all looks well except that now, i cannot access my maps....and i cannot activate gps time. Please point me in the right direction.

hello, the software does not detect any usb key. I tried 3 different ones. Need help

I currently have Sync 3 3.0 build 20204 in my F-150. When I sign in to my Ford account it says I already have the most recent updates available and there's nothing else to download. If our systems are capable to updating to Sync 3.4 then why doesn't Ford give us the option to do so via their site?

Great video. I'm curious if this is a general Sync update for all models? I have a 2017 Ford Flex Limited. I want to be sure that the climate screens, etc. will show the rear controls, and what is needed for my Flex. Obviously, a Focus or F-series wouldn't have those features.

Hi there, why my navi mode became only black, no maps.my car has maps before when it was on 3.0 version but after I update to 3.4, the maps gone...please help

Can you do an update with the new Sync3 Updater with the MY20 Protect feature for those of us that have the MY20 APIM. Thanks

when upgrade from sync 3.0 to sync 3.4 ford pass stops working?

I have a 2017 explorer and tried this method. My system just keeps starting over and over. It won’t continue with the full upload. Can you help me? Please?!

Hi the update was successful but I get this message that pops up every time I turn on my car, "USB hubs are not supported. Please remove." How do I remove or stop that message from popping up again??? Or can I just go back to the version I had before updating, which was Sync 3 3.0 (18093) ????

Hello, since my vehicle was build in 2017 I selected “No” to the question about if your car wis 2020 or newer. But the download fails and I keep getting a message that claims that my download was canceled by a “remote host”. Help please!!

Is there any reason why we can’t use the files found on Ford’s official website? Why CyanLabs? I’ve heard their software is laggy and feels very 3rd party. Buttons click late, it’s slow, freezes..etc.

Great video. New version asked about MY20. What is that, and how do I know if I have it? Guessing no for a 2018 F150. Thanks.

Shouldn't I be able to access the old version on the 2010 Ford Flex? It's asking for a key?

Thanks for the great videos. I purchased an 8" screen/ APIM w/ NAV as an upgrade from a salvage yard for my 2018 Expedition Max XLT. How can find out the Sync 3 version on this donor prior to downloading the upgrade files from CyanLabs as they require to enter the current Sync version? Don't have a bench tester, really would appreciate your help on this.

Hi, at the 5:01 mark, I am reading the message that you may now remove the USB device. I see that you did not but simply hit the close button and left the USB drive in. Just to make sure I should simply close the window and leave the USB drive 'IN' correct?

I don't have the navigation version displayed on my Sync 3, even though I have the navigation for my country installed (North Africa). Can I simply leave the navigation disabled in the Sync updater, or will it potentially erase the existing navigation?

Hi I currently have a ford with sync 3 3.4 version 20136 I have followed your video but it dosent update to later version how can I update to a newer version your help will be greatly appreciated

Great video. My wofes 2010 edge limited has never been updated. Can I use this to update it to the current version?

Great Video!!! But I have a question, as I was working around with the tool. For me, it also shows options for 2020 maps or 2019 maps, which makes sense they probably brought 2020 maps now, but wanted to ask you if it is safe to go ahead with 2020 maps?

Hello man... I followed all the steps, but when I insert my USB, the screen detected it and went straight back to the normal stuff, then it cycled the same thing 3 times and then, it went completely off. Is this normal or the whole thing is dead? my car has been running for 15 minutes and no sign of doing nothing! please let me know !!!

@NaviUpgrade I updated today to 3.4 on my 2019 Mustang. Everything works well except I can't pair my phone. Keeps searching but fails. I can plug my phone in thru USB and it works fine anything I can do?

Sorry to ask such a basic question, however, my Build number is blank on my 2017 F350 (US based). I followed your directions perfectly, yet, have nothing showing just the word "Build". How do I go about finding this hidden build number? I do show Sync 3 and my nav maps are NA 1 15, so, a much older build. Thanks. *Update: I chatted with Ford on their Sync page. I was asked for contact info and VIN. After a few minutes, the person at the other end was able to find my build number in their system. Will now try to download based on 3.0.19205 Build , however, Ford says the only update for my truck is 3.0.20204. Fingers crossed their build number was correct and that this new 3.4 works. The download to the thumb drive only took 32 minutes. Upload to the truck was 28 mins as advertised. It appears to work. Thanks!

I did those steps, but what I need to do now is to update maps to middle east maps, as I live in Dubai, and my car was imported from Canada, so if you can help me would be great. thanks in advance

First, Great Video, everything installed as advertised. I have a problem with the speed limit sign icon, its the European sign (round with red border) and I no longer get traffic info on the freeways (color indicates slow or stopped traffic, yellow, red...). Can I change something to put it back to the US speed signs. Also, my language setting is English (UK). I downloaded the NA maps and settings. Did I do something wrong?

Hello, it's no problem for my car Ford Mondeo Turnier 2016 , i have Sync3, Softwareversion:3.0 Build 20204 , Navigationcard version: F9 ??

Thank that was easy works great,,,, will there be newer maps other than 1 19? please keep us posted

What is the difference between getting the update from CYAN vs getting from the Ford owner portal? Thanks!

Now that I’ve upgraded to Sync 3.4, I cannot figure out how to display the artist album cover on the radio. I can only see the text that showed the song title and artist. Please help. Thank you

I cannot get it finish downloading after many attempts. I kept getting this error message: " Syn3 Updater: Unable to read data from the transport connection: An established connection was aborted by the software in your host machine. An established connection was aborted by the software in your host machine." Any suggestions?

I just installed Ford’s Sync 3 v3.0 update via USB in my ‘16 F150 Lariat (had V1.0). Update went ok. But now I lost Siri. Cannot activate siri from steering wheel nor does it show-up on Phone settings. It just isn’t there. Siri was working fine before this update. Contacted Ford chat help to no avail. So I headed to good ole KZfaq. I ran across your video looking for info. Love your video; wish I would have found this before doing the funky Ford update. Questions: do you have any idea what I can do to restore Siri? And can I use Cyanlabs to update to 3.4 for my 2016 F150 Sync?

Great video.... I think now even I can get this done!!! Well done.

Trying to update from 3.0 tp 3.4, after i downloaded to file, I begin to launch and get a message that unable to download latest version, please check internet connection. My connection is fine, able to download anything else but this

So I followed the instructions. I fail at the part when it says the download is complete but it never rewrites the eemc. I'm stuck on 3.0.202 for some reason. map version 1-15. any help would be appreciated. 2018 F-150 platinum.

Hey, Brian, You mentioned in one of your videos, that you will soon have a version compatible for Mac users. Any idea on when that will be available?

Great video. Will this cause USB hub errors on a 2017 Escape SE? It did on a 2016 C-max Energi SEL

I read someone's review who said if you upgrade to sync 3.4, you have to plug your android phone into the car because it won't automatically connect like it did with sync 3. Also I am wondering if there is any way to update the screen readout to work like the newer models where, while you are entering say an address, instead of the whole screen going dark when you turn the fan down, only the area outside the fan circle goes dark.

Worked like a charm, Man. Thanks!