Detailed Sync 3.4 Deep Dive [What's New With 3.4] [Review]
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If you have a 2020 model year ford vehicle sync 3.4 is standard. If you have a 2016-2019 ford follow this video to install this onto your system.
• How To: Update To Sync...
Last week's video i showed you how to update from ford sync 3.0 to 3.4. This week I'm coming at you with a detailed deep dive review of sync 3.4. It's been a full week of me using this system almost everyday. These are some of the differences and similarities between ford sync 3.0 and 3.4.
Ford sync 3.4 is the stop gap between full blown sync 4 which is coming soon to ford vehicles and sync 4a which is coming to the mustang mach e at the end of the year.
Outline:
0:00 - Intro
1:23 - Design
6:05 - Climate
8:50 - Phone
13:22 - Navigation
14:32 - Sync Applink
17:33 - Settings
23:50 - Bug Fixes
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Can you let me know how siriusxm looks like? I have seen pictures of siriusxm on 3.4 having album art, but I don't have it.
Great video I watched the first one about the download updates. Im going to do it to my ST3 this week. Much appreciated keep up the great content.
I just updated mine from Sync 3 2.0!!!!
I have a 2017 ford Expedition limited, had trouble trying to make a usb from a mac computer, but finally got one through a pc, boom 🤯!!👍🏼 loving the update, and no lag in changing from apps to other stuff!! Love what I can do to it, and the map update, I think I had the one that was installed from 2017 lol, big difference.
Great job, right to the point no BS, well done.
Thank you for highlighting the changes!
3.0 is working good enough after updating from 2.2. I think I'll wait for a more substantial update given what a pain in the butt it is to update (driving around, downloading, errors etc)
Excellent video. I'll be getting my flash drive to install the update tomorrow, moving from Sync 3.0 . This will help me figure out the things that have changed with this newer build and version.
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I was really looking forward to this video thanks!
Thank you for watching!!
followed the video and it worked perfectly on my 2018 foST. definitely recommend using a second USB, as the file for the update is large and took some time to transfer over once i did the first part. I did not get climate on mine however, not sure if its because I have not used forscan? but otherwise, really enjoy the update. thanks for sharing!
I love that its centre aligned, makes its consistent for left and right hand drive models. As an Aussie I've found the navigation a little annoying to read sometimes since the directions are on the far side of the screen (left) while Im sitting on the right. Minor quality of life thing but I'd like the ability to switch sides.
I didn't even think about this! Makes sense.
I think you had gotten Climate to show up not specifically because of 3.4 by itself, but from you changing the config in FORscan before (even though it ended up not showing in 3.0). I'm glad I never updated anything while on 3.0 because none of it would have probably shown up anyway. Now that I updated to 3.4 I will make the updates I am seeking like Climate and Speed Limits in Nav. Great overview video!
I mean so nothing really changed but colors and background options. :( damnit FORD. I mean it DOES look more modern than the outdated system. I traded my 17’ ST3 a year ago and now have an ‘18 mustang GT and i always thought the sync system was aesthetically terrible. Especially when you see what DODGE has in their cars. (My brother has a Challenger). Thanks for the video. It’s definitely worth the upgrade for the backgrounds alone. I wish my mustang had NAV. My ST3 sis and i miss it 😩😩
Great info.
This is a really nice Sync version I love the dark mode its sick
Right! isnt it so dang nice!
I really like night mode in the earlier versions with the all black background. But this does look nice thou.
I have a Ford Edge 2019. Some things I notice you did not have on 3.4 version. No rear defrost in Climate. Also no heated steering wheel on/off on the home page. Will these show up on my car if they are actual features I have?
The best thing in this update is being able to press and hold the voice button to use your mobile phone voice control. Now I can finally open and close my garage door without having to plug in my phone and use android auto!
I installed 3.4 Build 21020 today on 17 ST. Got the new 2020 maps with it as well. One thing I noticed was that the music info isn’t centered like yours. I’m not sure when that was changed. They also have an easy update program now but it’s only for windows.
Really nice walkthrough!
IMO, Ford's Sync 3 was pretty good for it's time, much better than most other manufacturer's solution for infotainment systems of that same era. This 3.4 version is really nice and you can really tell they spent the time to fix the UI and UX and made it much better.
BTW, i had no idea about holding down the auto button to toggle the Dual mode. lol - RTFM
Do you think the test and diagnostic mode has changed or offers any new options? Maybe a sneak peak at the Mach E splash screen graphic?
Thanks for watching! And yes I have to agree completely. And that's what I'm hoping for too. I've checked the testing mode and there is no new theme for Mach E sadly. Well yet 🤞🏾 haha.
Nice video but I'm going to stick with 3.3 with night mode on permanently which gives a really nice dark mode with the wallpapers available. Much nicer than the blue in 3.4
My 3.4 allows night mode permanently. No wallpapers though I don't think (I'm new to it). Maybe it's a recent update?
Seems like it has 4 night mode custom options including a very dark blue not just the lighter blue.
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….just so I’m clear, does the upgrade to Sync 3.4 also update the navigation maps?
Is there anything I could do with the original sync in my 2014 Focus Titanium?
Is there option for changing the interior lights color? or its removed
Hi I seen your video and thought maybe you know the answer... I did the 4 inch screen to sync 3 and also have the digital dash cluster.. i want to update to sync 3.4 . Since my car had the 4 inch screen i cant use my vin at help.ford to get update info for my 2016 mustang.. so I went on car guro and got a vin from a 2019 mustang with same options as mine .do you think this should work ok ? My APIM is a 2018 non nav with apple car play ..the update is 5U5T-14G381-EK. Appreciate any help ...Eric
Great update! Bummer that they don't support RCS, but hopefully one of the later Sync 3.4 updates do.
Hopefully so!
Is it possible to change the blue background color to black (default color of SYNC 3)?
Hello!
Thank you for the amazing simple to the point guide.
I couldnt get climate control to show. Any tips ??
Great video I tried but received error when installing LIC_ERR01
Really nice!
how you activated climate control?
you used the interface for diagnosis or after the update you also received the control for climates?
Climate controls can be activated with FORSCAN. It will only work if your vehicle have the capability.
@@jeff7461 hey! Happy new year! I did the update months ago, after the update the climate controls was there! Work really nice! Thx!
How did u solve the lack of voice text reply? My only main issue
2016 f150 with no nav will the up date work???
And if it even worth it if all i use is android auto????
So I have downloades 3.4, but sinde this version is not offered by Ford I am just wondering if it is “legal”? I have a 2017 Ford Focus and latest update from Ford is 3.3. Seems that the 3.4 version from Cyanlab is unsupported and not licensed.
My 2016 f150 Sync has been upgraded to a Sync 3.0 system, does that mean I can upgrade to 3.4 or is that not possible because I have a 2016 truck
Anyone having issues with their ac compressor not kicking on after this update? 2017 focus st2 non nav
i have the same problem someone calls picks up and no one can talk or be heard its very frustrating i have to call back then it work
Hey very nice detailed video man ! I did it on my 2018 Focus and so far it’s working great. Have you managed to fix that climate control bug though ?
Hey thanks! And sadly no. Hopefully a future build helps with some of the bugs.
TORQUE & TECH Ok thanks ! Well not that it matters too much, I can’t really complain since everything else seems to be working smoothly so far
@@dahmanedz3911 great! Hopefully it stays that way.
Nice video. I have Smax 2016 and climate controls works on 3.0 - not sure which version I have. So question, it’s possible to roll back to previous version in case I don’t like it or something is not working properly?
No if you update to this version you can not go back to version 3.0.
TORQUE & TECH Thanks, that sad. I think the risk is too big to update without a possibíity to roll back. You said you had no climate control on previous version. I have it on sync 3.0 - do you think with update it stops working ?
TORQUE & TECH Well I’ve searched a litle bit and seems there is a way... cyanlabs.net/tutorials/update-ford-sync-3-2-2-3-0-to-version-3-4-all-years-3-4-19200/
I've got a 2016 Mustang and just recently discovered the videos out there about Sync 3.4. I'm curious but cautious. I like the new look though and my understanding is it comes with updated maps for the Nav which I'm thinking my car could really use by now. I've only got one question at this point. Does the system keep your radio presets and navigation favorites when you do the update or are those things overwritten? Thanks!
Not sure about the Nav. but all my presets were saved when I updated mine. 2018 Mustang. I went from 3.0 to 3.4 if that helps any.
Woke up today and my 19 Fusion updated itself from 3.3 to 3.4
Interesting. How are you liking it?
All I ever wanted was for it to use the album art from my iPod Nano like my Lexus, my Toyota, my Infiniti, and my Maxima did.
5:04 - I'm still trying to get my Sync upgraded from 3.0 to 3.4 but this is my biggest gripe with 3.0 is the preset pages. In my Chev Volt, I can just toggle left or right and it flicks though the pages if I go beyond the 5 on that page..I don't need to press on the screen to select a different page. I hope I can select/toggle with the steering wheel buttons all the way through the presets as it goes to the next page automatically.
That would actually be pretty legit. Using the buttons to go through all the pages.
Will I have 2018 f150 it has 3.0 but I really want the newest version of the sync 3.4
With night mode being blue instead of black I'm just going to stick with my sync 3.3.
Does RCS work yet?
Does the new update support the iPhone 12
My use of SYNC 3.0 is purely for Android Auto ('18 Focus ST2). Does 3.4 have any improved functionality there? I'm wondering if this is even worth doing.
So far I haven't come across any improvements on Android Auto with this update.
I appreciate the post my dude. LIKED AND SUBSCRIBED. Did you see if you can change the blue icon buttons black instead of blue somehow? I like DARK, and it is my only hesitation.
Nope I was surprised by this. The previous version definitely was all black for night mode. And thanks for the like and sub!
@@TechnationXyz Think forscan might have the ability to fix that? XD
I managed to upgrade from Sync2 to Sync 3 rocking v3.4, but i noticed the rotary volume adjustment window is no longer transparent compared to 3.0. The blue square overwhelms is the screen each time you change the volume, especially noticeable over Carplay, and it being framed square totally defeats the whole aspect of having a “rotary” dial! Whoever messed that up at Ford should be fired!
Did you do an update to get 3.4? And how did you do it? Usb or wifi? Also, can i just allow automatic updates and it will eventually do it on it's own? Thank for your help
Just got the update finally on my 2019 Ranger! I've been waiting months...
Upgraded my 2017 Explorer Limited from 3.0 to 3.4 but there's no significant change in functionality -- mostly aesthetics (font and some cheesy background color potions). Some people like the new dark blue hue of the main background, but none of the background color options match well with the rest of the Explorer's baby blue gauges in the dashboard, and now the main screen looks like an aftermarket unit. I wish I could go back to 3.0....
This is an easy fix, enable testing settings by holding down fast-forward on the steering wheel and the dash. Once in testing settings, which should be a new option in settings menu, you should see an option for theme - you can easily change to a different theme that will suit your car better.
Hello i usb second usb and i got this Error PKG_ERR03
Also I think they may be a little different in each Ford vehicle because the album artwork is on the right side in my mustang. And as I’m watching the video there is A LOT that is different. They are of course close to being the same but there is a lot that is not. And also we all know androids suck so android auto isn’t all that great either. But apple CarPlay is AMAZING! It’s absolutely flawless with sync 3.4 ! I’ve never had issues with it. I had a 2013 mustang and I can’t remember what version. Like sync 1 or 2. I’m thinking 1 but anyways everyone complained about it not working properly. Come to find out they was using it with a stupid android. I of course had an iPhone and I swear I literally NEVER had a problem with it. It always worked for me!
Salve, dove è possibile scaricare l'aggiornamento del sync?
guess i am the only one who prefers the soft blue/gray of the 3.0 than the blue 3.4 ?
the only thing it changes is the climate control, but whats the point (unless you can now also use voice commands to control the temp)
So you the only way you to keep your splash screen is with Forscan?
No after a restart it went back to the original way I had it.
I'll be getting a 2016 Ford Escape titanium, it already has sync 3 but will this build be on that system?
I keep night mode on constantly. Even in the day time
Do FORscan codes change at all with version 3.4 or are they all identical to version 3.0?
@Bhadwa Modi thank you very much. Bought a OBDlink and still haven't gotten around to this. Thanks for reminding me
I have what may sound like an odd question but can you hear the audio of callers when your ringtone is set to anything other than use phone ringtone. I have sync 3.0 and for some reason, my set ringtone switches from time to time and whenever it is on something other than use the phone ringtone if I receive a call the phone will answer but I cannot hear the caller and they can hear me
This would happen to me but I could never figure out why. I had noticed it happened most when connected with Android Auto. But I do have my car set to it's own ringtone and I can always hear the caller and they can hear me. But sometimes when connected with Android Auto it's weird.
@@TechnationXyz From what I understand its a software glitch in Sync. I was hoping it was fixed in the newer version. It happened all the time in my 2017 Ford Fusion, I now have a 2018 Lincoln MKX and it has not happened yet
I assume this update includes updated maps to include new streets ?
No u have to update maps separately from my understanding.
From the functionality point of view, nothing really changed I think
How come I don't have the Android Auto icon on my screen? I am running the 3.3 version...
I have a 2017 Ford Explorer Sport with Sync 3, version 3.3. How do I upgrade it to 3.4?
Go the link in his other video, I did my 17 Explorer Sport last week it worked great
Hi everyone,
recently i bought Mondeo mk5 from 2017 with SYNC3.
There is one thing bothers me. When listening mp3 music from USB drive, it is not possible to go up and down in folders using buttons on steering wheel. It is possible by pressing the SYNC3 touch screen. Thas fact makes me nervous since i have to press touchscreen 10 times in orded to change a folder. That also means that i lose focus on the road as i have to watch the screen instead.
I tried to search for a solution on many forums, but with no luck so far. Could you please share your opinion about that? How can i make possible to go up and down in folders using steering wheel button? Before Modeo, i had Focus mk3 2011 with some poor, basic music player. That poor, basic music player allowed me to do things i cannot do on Mondeo with SYNC3...
Thank you in advance.
Noone knows anything?
I don't have HD FM on my Sync 3.4--what's up with that?
Does anyone know if by updating to sync 3.4 you get the wireless android auto?
I have a 2019 ford fusion titanium hybrid im hoping this solves the battery draining issue its a weird problem for my fusion people at ford dealership could not figure it out nothing tests or is drawing the battery to drain, an this a tech with a ford fusion hybrid.!!!! Its fuckin nuts! 3 weeks got my car back an they at least updated my sync system to 3.4 it looks soooooo much better then 3.0 looks cleaner an more professional
Does this upgrade 3g to 4g?
hey would you explain more about the bugs you've found? how did you manage to solve them?
One bug was the Bluetooth disconnecting and reconnecting. I've had it come back only once after a master reset. Another bug is the screen flickering which I can't get rid of.
@@TechnationXyz thanks for your answer.
@Darinda Modi does this mean ac will not work anymore? My ac compressor doesnt kick on anymore. 2017 focus st
Is there any traditional Taiwanese Chinese in your sync3 3.4 version?!
I'm not sure. If it's not on the site in the description then probably not :/
Did this to my 16/17 rs uk version and it all worked HOWEVER! it now thinks its a fiesta. The auto rain sensor wont turn on. And the worst thing off all is the voice is german which means voice control will not work as i dont speak german. Also it now shows a mustang logo on start up instead if the rs and ford performance.
Have you tried a master reset? This could help.
@@TechnationXyz yeah i just left it for a few hours and its sorted itself out.
Can you control the climate via voice after the update?
I can’t get it to work. I’m not sure if it ever worked for me though haha.
I have a 2020 fusion. Is there a way to upload a pic to the screen like I did in my 2014 Taurus?
Not that I know of sadly.
Thank you so much.
I dont get it.. I did the update and it keeps saying my USB plugs dont work and to remove them and my Bluetooth doesnt work on my LG stylo 5
Try and master reset in the Sync settings to see if that helps.
I have a 2019 Ford Edge ST. It auto-updated to 3.4 last night. The new blue color scheme looks nice. But, it sucks. Two issues:
1. You can't search your attached storage while driving. So to change what ripped CD I want to play, I have to be stopped.
2. Apparently, it can't handle as many songs/artists as it used to. I have a 500 gb SSD with about 1,000 CDs/10,000 songs. It used to take a couple of minutes to index, but, it would index it. Now, I can get to artists that start with the letter A or B and that's it. So, I can play Adele or the B-52's, etc. But, I'm out of luck playing Tool.
Can I revert to the previous version?
Hmm I'm not sure in your case cause it auto updated.
@@TechnationXyz Well, it didn't do that yesterday! And nothing else changed. So, yeah, I'm pretty sure it is because of the update.
@@CaseAgainstFaith1 no I'm saying I'm not sure if you can revert the update cause it auto updated for you.
TORQUE & TECH Oh, okay. Thanks
Is this version also suitable for European Ford vehicles? Thx for any reply/confirmation.
You'll have to go to the cyanlabs link and check for your version. It should be there
Sorry the link was in my other video I believe.
@@TechnationXyz Thx, google found the site. Will have a look tomorrow.
What about start up screen with st. And I have climate on my 2018 slocus st. So hmm
You should be good. In Testing settings the ST theme still shows and after I installed and turned the car off and back on my previous start screen returned.
@@TechnationXyz this is my concern as i have lincoln i want my lincoln theme. so it does retain the original theme after power cycle???
Huh? To turn on dual climate just change the temperature on the passenger side. To turn dual off that you need to press and hold auto.
have you tried to conect forscan?
I have in the past but not while having Sync 3.4 just yet.
It works. What’s up?
I just buy a ford 2020 XLT transit and my GPS navigation isn’t working I reset the menu like 4 times and still don’t work i is frozen any idea how to make work again???
When you say reset you mean the master reset in the Sync settings?
TORQUE & TECH yes I did that in the sync settings 4 times and only let me texted new address but when is time to star the navigation everything goes back to the frozen page in the left side is like a red circle it says not GPS
"If you have a 2020 model year ford vehicle sync 3.4 is standard." not true I have a 2020 ford transit connect xlt, and it haves sync 3.3, w/o nav. I'm trying to add nav any ideals??
I dont think thats possible. Reason #1 being that the unit in your car doesn't have as much storage as one that was built to have all the map data installed.
@@virgilioespinal6527 I am finding that out. ): but I'm hoping if I can find the right install package , I can edit the maps to only included like three states. With the car play I don't need it, I'm only trying just for the challenge of it.
I’m waiting to upgrade my 4” screen 2012 Ford Edge to 8” Sync 3.0 infotainment system. My question is, can I eventually be able to upgrade to 3.4, or is my car too old to get that version.
If you're going to update the system it should be fine.
I’m in the middle of upgrading my Escape. It’s an experience for sure.
Applink still sucks on the Mach-e. But Carplay and Android auto rocks.
Is there a way to set favorites for phone contacts?
That's a great question! I don't see that. I'll double check.
@@TechnationXyz I didn't either. Thought I was missing something.
U don’t have DAB? I’d like climate. 2016 Mondeo had climate. Sync 2 I think
Does your current vehicle have auto climate? Sync cannot control manual HVAC.
NiCE!
I know right!
How did you get the RS theme to stay??
You have to use Forscan to do it. I have some videos on using forscan to theme. If you search Lincoln theme on my channel you'll find it.
TORQUE & TECH do you know the codes for any of them by chance?
@@TechnationXyz did you have to use forscan to change it back to the RS after you did the update or did it keep it that way?
Hii I'm from India using Figo Aspire. Is 3.4 update available in India
I'm not sure. You'll have to check the cyan labs link it has all the regions.
I have a 2017 escape with sync 3, hoping I can do this update with it
You can! Let me know how you like it.
@@TechnationXyz will my Fordpass app still work for the remote start?
@@mitcheljensen1 I'm not sure sadly. I don't have that feature.
@@mitcheljensen1 did you try it? results? (I have a 2017 escape as well)
@@svasonja Unfortunately I no longer own the Escape, and I never got around to doing the update.
Can you voice command climate controls now?
Unfortunately I can't. I didn't mention in the video, but I think some later model years can.
Yes
You can if you turn on "climate repeater" via Forscan.
Do Ford everest 3.4 has video input?
That I'm not sure
Sync 3 does not support video input, and I don't think it'll be back.
Is this only available in the USA
Its available in the UK so it must it must be available worldwide.
USB Media player update will not allow you to browse music while in motion. Bad Update for the Media player. Voice command is not good enough. Bring back the old Browse.
Has anyone else’s fordpass stopped working after this update ? Mine won’t respond to the truck
Did you try a master reset?
@@TechnationXyz yup a few times still nothing, ive removed my vehicle from fordpass tried adding it back but it wont respond when trying to activate it
I just got 3.4 but it wiped out all my destinations.
I prefer the look of 3.3 better
I am in North of Iraq is there Iraq map in the navigation system please?
Im not sure. You can check the Cyan labs website to see if your region is supported.
How android auto?
It's working great. Admittedly I've only used it a few times so I can use the sync system more for 3.4 and this video.
Adding the Android Auto navigation in the display cluster alone is worth the 15 minutes it takes to do this. Most annoying thing has to be accessing heated/cooled seats. You have to click like 4 buttons to get to it now. Womp womp. Oh well. Still a great update.
I've seen this all over and I don't have the nav in the gauge cluster sadly. What vehicle do you have?
@@TechnationXyz 2015 Fusion.
Dang! Idk why I don't have it. Is there a setting for it?
@@TechnationXyz You use the steering wheel info selector. I had mine set to display what music was playing before i updated the software. I hit the left/back button on the wheel, this brought me to a menu where you can select what info you want displayed. I selected "navigation". At first it is just a compass. But if you use google maps directions in android auto, it will display turn by turn directions in the cluster as on the main sync3 display.
Hmm ok. I'll have to try when I get back today. Thanks!