{"id":5376,"date":"2019-09-10T16:42:05","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T16:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/akinsford\/?p=5376"},"modified":"2024-06-18T12:48:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T12:48:57","slug":"how-to-update-your-sync3-infotainment-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/how-to-update-your-sync3-infotainment-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay on the Cutting Edge with the Latest SYNC 3 Software Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How to Update Your SYNC 3 Infotainment System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Just when we thought infotainment couldn\u2019t get any better, Ford continues to keep SYNC 3 on the cutting edge with consistent updates. Get started adding latest SYNC 3 software capabilities and performance enhancements to your Ford vehicle with this guide on how to update your SYNC 3 infotainment system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Updating SYNC 3 via USB Drive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Updates to your SYNC 3<\/a> system can be done by using a USB flash drive. To do this, you\u2019ll need (1) an empty USB drive that holds 2 GB or more of data and is not password-protected and (2) an internet-connected computer.<\/p>\n\n\n

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PART I: Downloading SYNC Software Updates to your USB Drive<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1:<\/span><\/b> Log into <\/span>your <\/span>Ford Owner a<\/span>ccount a<\/span>t <\/span>Owner.Ford.com<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>or register for an account.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2: <\/span><\/b>Click \u201cSYNC & Vehicle Features\u201d at the top of the page.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3: <\/span><\/b>Click \u201cCheck for Software Update,<\/span>\u201d then <\/span>\u201cDownload SYNC Update.\u201d<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Step <\/span><\/b>4<\/span><\/b>:<\/span><\/b> Plug an empty USB drive into the computer and press \u201cStart Download Process.\u201d<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Step <\/span><\/b>5<\/span><\/b>:<\/span><\/b> Once the download is complete, locate and unzip the file on your computer.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Step <\/span><\/b>6<\/span><\/b>: <\/span><\/b>Save the file to your USB drive.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

PART II: Installing USB-Stored Updates to Your Ford Vehicle<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1:<\/span><\/b> <\/span>Turn on your vehicle to ensure stable <\/span>power flow<\/span> throughout the update.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Step <\/span><\/b>2<\/span><\/b>: <\/span><\/b>Plug the USB drive with the saved update into the vehicle\u2019s USB port.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Step 3: <\/span><\/b>Select \u201cMenu\u201d > \u201cSYNC-Settings\u201d > \u201cInstall on SYNC<\/span>.<\/span>\u201d<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Note: <\/span><\/i>You should now hear a<\/span><\/i>n audio prompt confirming the update has begun. SYNC will now be unresponsive throughout the update. This can take up to 10 – 20 minutes.<\/span><\/i> <\/span><\/p>\n

Step 4: <\/span><\/b>Verify update <\/span>success <\/span>by selecting \u201cMenu\u201d > \u201cSYNC-Settings\u201d > \u201cSystem Info<\/span>.<\/span>\u201d<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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[ Read More: Identifying Which SYNC Version Is Equipped on Your Ford Vehicle<\/a> ]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Updating Ford SYNC 3 via Wi-Fi<\/h3>\n

If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC 3 with navigation, updates can also be made right from your touchscreen by connecting to a trusted Wi-Fi network and enabling automatic updates. Before you start, it\u2019s important that you park your vehicle in an area that\u2019s well-ventilated and has a strong and reliable Wi-Fi connection. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need to do.<\/p>\n

Step 1:<\/span><\/b> Turn on your vehicle to ensure stable power flow throughout the update.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Step <\/span><\/b>2:<\/span><\/b> Go<\/span> into \u201cSettings\u201d > \u201cWi-Fi\u201d and connect to your Wi-Fi network.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Step <\/span><\/b>3<\/span><\/b>:<\/span><\/b> Navigate back to \u201cSettings\u201d, then press \u201cGeneral\u201d > \u201cAutomatic System Updates.\u201d<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Step <\/span><\/b>4<\/span><\/b>:<\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/b>Tap the “Automatic System Updates” slider to enable.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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[ Read More: How to Set Up Ford SYNC\u00ae Connect Wi-Fi Hotspot<\/a> ]<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

How to Update Your SYNC 3 Infotainment System Just when we thought infotainment couldn\u2019t get any better, Ford continues to keep SYNC 3 on the cutting edge with consistent updates. Get started adding latest SYNC 3 software capabilities and performance enhancements to your Ford vehicle with this guide on how to update your SYNC 3 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":20464,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n