• Ford Edge Sync 3 2.2 Update Download
• Ford Sync 2.2 Update
• Sync 3 2.2 Update

Well, Ford has been a bit lax in deploying the SYNC3 2.2 update - was supposed to be summer 2016. Fortunately, the interwebs have provided :)

SYNC ® 3 brings the power of Android Auto™ to your Ford. Talk to Google™ to interact with your smartphone. Make calls and listen to voicemail. You can also. Introducing Ford+Alexa–bringing the amazing capabilities of Amazon Alexa from your home to the road. By using the Ford+Alexa app and connecting via SYNC ® 3 AppLink ®, you’ll have access to Voice Navigation, Traffic Information, over 30,000 Skills, Amazon Prime shopping and can even control your supported Smart Home devices.Stay connected, no matter where you are.

1. When Sync 3 is fully loaded, insert the USB stick; Wait until an “installation complete” message appears (it may take approximately 1 minute). This should now have produced a new log file; Return to your PC and complete your update by uploading the log file onto the Ford website.
2. Follow this simple guide to update your Ford SYNC Technology. Use the four step guide to dowload software updates to a USB drive.
3. Ford Sync for Australia, India, Mexico, China, New Zealand,Thailand, USA, Philippines,Vietnam,India,South Africa,Taiwan, Korea.
4. Ford SYNC 3 and SYNC offer hands-free and smart entertainment and vehicle information systems. Learn more about connecting your phone and your car. Even update your Twitter account, and much more just by asking Siri to do it for you 12. Once activated, the touchscreen turns off to reduce distractions. Close Postal Code.

Official Update for Ford Sync 3 1.0/1.1/2.0 -> 2.2
Android AutoWILLwork with existing hardware.
Apple CarPlay WILL NOTwork with existing hardware and requires upgraded USB Interface.
I used a FAT32 formatted 2GB USB Drive to load installation files (Non-WiFi Update)
Vehicle Engine should be running for entire update to maintain battery during installation or connected to a battery charger/maintainer

Ford Edge Sync 3 2.2 Update Download

Download Links (Ford Direct):
Navigation Equipped:http://ivsu.binaries.ford.com/owner-package/715283556826568730/HN1T-14G381-LG.zipNon-Navigation:http://ivsu.binaries.ford.com/owner-package/5414554217520963151/HN1T-14G381-LG.zip

Ford Sync 2.2 Update

Change Log:
Sync 3 2.2.6
This software release is the latest update in our continued efforts to improve system performance, device connectivity, and the overall SYNC experience.
This software contains the following enhancements:

• Updated voice recognition engine.
• Bluetooth phone, media, and Wi-Fi improvements.
• Navigation user interface improvements (if equipped).
• Android Auto for supported devices.
• Apple CarPlay for supported devices. Owners of 2016 models with SYNC 3 are required to perform a software upgrade and purchase a hardware upgrade through your dealer.

The installation of this update will take up to 60 minutes to complete. DO NOT remove your USB drive or turn off your vehicle. You must wait until Installation Complete is displayed on the center screen before removing your drive or turning your vehicle off. Be sure your vehicle engine is running (not in accessory mode) throughout the entire installation process. Although your vehicle must be in park when you initiate the installation process, once the download process has begun, you may drive your vehicle.

Sync 3 2.2 Update

** Mine only took 15 Minutes to Install **

The V3.0 Sync update took around half an hour to install, Meanwhile the F8 maps update took around an hour and 40mins but was in two parts, after about an hour it prompted me to turn off the car (left my usb stick plugged in), opened the door and waited 10 seconds, shut the door, started it up and it continued for another 40ish minutes. I was slightly worried when I initially plugged the stick into my RS because nothing seemed to happen for a few minutes. But the stick got warm and eventually it promoted me to commit to updating or notified me it was updating depending on which update i was doing/the progress of the update.

I used a 64GB SanDisk Ultra Fit USB ‘Gigstick’ brought from amazon for ~£15 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B077VYCV37/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This Gigstick comes formatted to exFat out the box so the only fight on your hands is the vacuum plastic wrap and inserting it the right way into your computer.

I used WinRAR to extract the files from the ***.zip file downloaded from Fords website after putting in my VIN and them prompting me of an update, This can be done by double clicking on the file you just downloaded, this automatically opened WinRAR up with the files contained in the .zip, Highlighted these files and drag and dropped them onto my Gigstick. took half an hour to finish extracting and copying the files across because i only had access to the slower USB2 ports on my computer.

Once the files where on the stick, Safely ejected the drive from my PC and went for a couple hour long drive, I unplugged my lightning cable from the USB port in the armrest and plugged the Gigstick into the port located below the head unit.

I was able to use the SatNav and radio while the update was underway, However I think I read somewhere you cant use CarPlay/Android Auto while updating.

Once the update is complete leave the Gigstick plugged in, Restart the car as the headunit won’t show the update till the next time its booted, The headunit will read the Gigstick again, After ~10 minutes it prompted me the update was completed, removed the Gigstick from my car and plugged it into my PC, On Fords website it then asks to upload a .XML files, If this process was successful and all the stars align the file your looking for will be in the “SyncMyRide” folder of your USB drive.

I say if the stars align because at first Ford’s website didn’t accept the .XML file, So I wiped my USB drive and copied the update over again, plugged it in and after 10 minutes my car prompted me the update was complete, Uploaded the new .XML file and their website accepted it this time.

Also when I updated the Maps to F8 it never generated the .XML file…

Another thing to note once I updated Sync to V3.0 it took 2 weeks for Fords website to acknowledged my update and allow me to download the map update. Fiat uconnect software update.

Updating the headunit using Wifi seems like a complete waste of time because it always errors while “checking for update”, even when connected to my phones wifi hotspot so it seems the less broken method is using Ford’s website and a Gigstick.