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This is a newer safer and more compatible guide to upgrade the stereo in your 'Blue Oval Badge' car.
If you car looks like the left side of this picture you are able to upgrade. otherwise you are out of luck!
Tips for updating Sync gen 1 from version 2.01 to version 4.4 or 4.6? I found the files for both of them and have put them (separately one at a time, never both on at once) onto a 16GB flash drive. It is formatted in fat32, but it says file not found when I inserted it. It's a 2009 Mercury Mariner. 3) SYNC 2 with MyFord Touch, 4) The new SYNC 3 System. Ford SYNC3 is by all accounts the most responsive, intuitive and easiest to use SYNC system available and was rolled out with the Ford Escape 2016 and Ford Fiesta 2016. Starting with the 2017 model year (March 2017), SYNC 3 supports moving maps and is compatible with Sygic Car Navigation app. Mar 29, 2018 Sync has not been updated since the original owner took delivery 8 years ago and is currently running version 3.1. I'm thinking it is trying to download version 4.4 which was pulled from the website because it had ongoing issues. After trying, and failing, to download it, the website wants me to confirm that I installed the update (which I've. Follow up to a previous video in which I demonstrated that My Ford Sync 4.6 broke Siri functionality through the in car audio system.In this video I show tha. There is an issue with sync 4.4 I have been talking to ford and the last message they sent me was this: Thanks, Brenden. Sorry for the delay. I was out of the office Friday-Monday. I'm still catching up! The download/install issues with 4.4 is still ongoing, and there isn't an ETA at this time.
Here are some of the benefits of upgrading
Android Auto navigation on the small screen in the Dash Cluster / Speedo. (potentially car play aswell)
Much snappier and more responsive user interface
A nicer looking stock blue theme
Newest map data for SatNav
If you update your firmware (not the same as this guide) you can also get Radio logos and Calm Mode.
There are probably others, if you know of any let me know and i will add them here.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS. THIS HAS BEEN EXTENSIVELY TESTED BY MANY PEOPLE WITH MANY DIFFERENT CARS WITH NO ISSUES.
IF YOU PROCEED YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO RETURN TO ANYTHING BELOW 3.2 AFTER FOLLOWING THIS PROCEDURE.
Requirements

You will need 1 USB drive between 8-32GB, 8GB is fine for non navigation, 32gb is recommended for navigation.

IF YOU ARE BELOW 3.0 OR UPDATING MAPS ONCE YOU HAVE INSERTED THE USB YOU WILL HAVE FORCED YOUR STEREO IN TO 'REFORMAT MODE' IT WILL NO LONGER BOOT NORMALLY UNTIL YOU COMPLETE THIS PROCESS!
Syn3 Updater is a is a Windows application created to make the upgrade process of the stereo in your 'Blue Oval Badged' car as simple as possible.
Syn3 Updater will allow you to download the latest version and automatically prepare the USB Drive ready for you to insert into your car. This application prevents user error from wrongly formatted or partitioned USB drives and will ensure the correct update method is used.
Syn3Updater 

This is a newer safer and more compatible guide to upgrade the stereo in your 'Blue Oval Badge' car.
If you car looks like the left side of this picture you are able to upgrade. otherwise you are out of luck!
Tips for updating Sync gen 1 from version 2.01 to version 4.4 or 4.6? I found the files for both of them and have put them (separately one at a time, never both on at once) onto a 16GB flash drive. It is formatted in fat32, but it says file not found when I inserted it. It's a 2009 Mercury Mariner. 3) SYNC 2 with MyFord Touch, 4) The new SYNC 3 System. Ford SYNC3 is by all accounts the most responsive, intuitive and easiest to use SYNC system available and was rolled out with the Ford Escape 2016 and Ford Fiesta 2016. Starting with the 2017 model year (March 2017), SYNC 3 supports moving maps and is compatible with Sygic Car Navigation app. Mar 29, 2018 Sync has not been updated since the original owner took delivery 8 years ago and is currently running version 3.1. I'm thinking it is trying to download version 4.4 which was pulled from the website because it had ongoing issues. After trying, and failing, to download it, the website wants me to confirm that I installed the update (which I've. Follow up to a previous video in which I demonstrated that My Ford Sync 4.6 broke Siri functionality through the in car audio system.In this video I show tha. There is an issue with sync 4.4 I have been talking to ford and the last message they sent me was this: Thanks, Brenden. Sorry for the delay. I was out of the office Friday-Monday. I'm still catching up! The download/install issues with 4.4 is still ongoing, and there isn't an ETA at this time.
Here are some of the benefits of upgrading
Android Auto navigation on the small screen in the Dash Cluster / Speedo. (potentially car play aswell)
Much snappier and more responsive user interface
A nicer looking stock blue theme
Newest map data for SatNav
If you update your firmware (not the same as this guide) you can also get Radio logos and Calm Mode.
There are probably others, if you know of any let me know and i will add them here.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS. THIS HAS BEEN EXTENSIVELY TESTED BY MANY PEOPLE WITH MANY DIFFERENT CARS WITH NO ISSUES.
IF YOU PROCEED YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO RETURN TO ANYTHING BELOW 3.2 AFTER FOLLOWING THIS PROCEDURE.
RequirementsYou will need 1 USB drive between 8-32GB, 8GB is fine for non navigation, 32gb is recommended for navigation.
IF YOU ARE BELOW 3.0 OR UPDATING MAPS ONCE YOU HAVE INSERTED THE USB YOU WILL HAVE FORCED YOUR STEREO IN TO 'REFORMAT MODE' IT WILL NO LONGER BOOT NORMALLY UNTIL YOU COMPLETE THIS PROCESS!
Syn3 Updater is a is a Windows application created to make the upgrade process of the stereo in your 'Blue Oval Badged' car as simple as possible.
Syn3 Updater will allow you to download the latest version and automatically prepare the USB Drive ready for you to insert into your car. This application prevents user error from wrongly formatted or partitioned USB drives and will ensure the correct update method is used.
Syn3Updater 
If you are not on Windows you can still upgrade using the Manual Method but we would highly suggest using Syn3 Updater if you are on Windows.
Getting StartedObs studio mac 10.9 5. This section of the guide has been moved to our new Wiki
Syn3Updater Documentation
Be sure to read the documentation before asking questions!
Updating (Autoinstall Mode)If you are currently on 3.2 or above and don't require a map upgrade you should use this method.
insert the USB drive in to your car and make sure the ignition/engine is on, you should see the following message.
Simply wait for the install to complete, you may see the following message followed by a restart, this is normal and can appear once or twice during the install process.
Eventually you will see the following message and may remove your USB drive.
(Installation time will vary depending on exactly what packages you are updating)
If you want to get Radio Logos and Calm Screen you may need to upgrade your calibration firmware, please refer to Upgrading the APIM Calibration Firmware.
Updating (Reformat Mode)If you are currently on 3.0 or lower and want to update at all you will need to use this method.
If you are currently on any version between 3.2 and 3.4.19274 and wish to update maps you should use this method.
insert the USB drive in to your car and make sure the ignition/engine is on, you should see the following message.
You will see the following message, do not remove the USB at this point, it will restart automatically in a few moments.
Once the car has rebooted it will start the reformat process and will progress through the following screens, depending on the packages used it can take between 10-60 minutes.
Once the install is complete you will see this screen, remove the USB and the system should start if it doesn't turn the ignition off, open the car door, then close the door and turn the ignition back on.
Once fully booted go to Settings > General > Master Reset, this will clear a lot of bugs and other incorrect information and will be the first thing I tell you to do if you have any issue.
If you want to get Radio Logos and Calm Screen you may need to upgrade your calibration firmware, please refer to Upgrading the APIM Calibration Firmware.
Updating (Downgrade Mode)If you are currently on any version above 3.4.19274 and wish to update maps you should use this method.
Ford Sync 4.4 Downgradeinsert the USB drive in to your car and make sure the ignition/engine is on, you should see the following message.
After about 5-15 minutes you will see the following message and it will restart.
Once restarted it will continue updating system software.
You will see the following message, do not remove the USB at this point, it will restart automatically in a few moments.
Once the car has rebooted it will start the reformat process and will progress through the following screens, depending on the packages used it can take between 5-80 minutes.
Once the install is complete you will see this screen, remove the USB and the system should start if it doesn't turn the ignition off, open the car door, then close the door and turn the ignition back on.
Once fully booted go to Settings > General > Master Reset, this will clear a lot of bugs and other incorrect information and will be the first thing i tell you to do if you have any issue.
If you want to get Radio Logos and Calm Screen you may need to upgrade your calibration firmware, please refer to Upgrading the APIM Calibration Firmware.
Upgrade Feedback Form
Once you have updated and tested everything, please be so kind as to give back to this guide by filling in the upgrade feedback survey
Ford Sync 4.4 DownloadCyanLabs F HubVisit our F Hub to find all the additional information regarding the stereo of your 'Blue Oval Badged' car such as updating calibration, configuring asbuilt etc.

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