Sync 3 + Waze

jacknifetoaswan said:

Part of the licensing that Ford does with map providers is that the initial map is included in the license, but future updates need to be paid for by the consumer. It's part Ford cheaping out, and part the map company protecting future profits.

In any case, Waze and Google Maps using Android Auto is far superior to anything else out there. I'm happy there will finally be native Waze support, but it won't be anywhere near enough to make me stop using Android Auto.

JR

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Well considering you get the full Waze experience with Applink vs the watered down version on AA I would rather use the Applink version. This is even better for those of us using iPhones since CarPlay is dumb about allowing Waze.

5pointOh said:

Well considering you get the full Waze experience with Applink vs the watered down version on AA I would rather use the Applink version. This is even better for those of us using iPhones since CarPlay is dumb about allowing Waze.

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What 'full' Waze experience? I used Waze without AA before (on my phone) and now use Waze with AA on my Sync system. There are a couple fewer options, and you can't access user preferences, like your picture or your points scores, but why do you need that stuff on your infotainment system?

Also, it's Apple that's being dumb. I don't mean to turn this into an iPhone vs. Android argument, but you can always step away from the walled garden.

JR

Can you make an incident on the road or locate a cop using AA?

NewTekBuzz said:

Can you make an incident on the road or locate a cop using AA?

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Yup. There are on-road and shoulder options, and it updates the regular map for other users with no problem. You can also give thumbs up on incidents that other Wazers have reported.

JR

This is great news! Even more incentive to move to an 18. (I realize I could just do a sync swap BTW).

I have both an iPhone X and a Nexus 6P. The Nexus was specifically a "car phone" that I kept in the console for Waze. I found the AA experience itself to be a bit more organized than Apple's, but AA+Waze had too many bugs for me.

Been using Apple Maps on CarPlay for a while now, and although it is better than it was it still stinks.

Regarding switching to Android, it's to each his own. I personally use iOS for security. I work at a company that has an iOS/Android app with 3m+ downloads. We have been approached by countless providers of what we call scraper SDK's. They track the phone calls you make, websites you visit, text messages you send, etc. While financially compelling, we have always said NO to these SDKs. I can't see every company saying no, and that's what scares me about Android.

I already have Sync 3 3.0 on my car when I did the upgrade a couple of months ago (using the "unofficial" 3.0 update). Wonder if I will be all set once Waze updates their app?

GiddyUp15 said:

I already have Sync 3 3.0 on my car when I did the upgrade a couple of months ago (using the "unofficial" 3.0 update). Wonder if I will be all set once Waze updates their app?

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3 months later there will be a newer version coming out, that will be compatible with waze.. just like when 2017s came with 2.2 then we got the 2.3 out for download.. my guess is 3.2 will be coming out..something newer than the version that comes with 2018s

HizliBullet said:

3 months later there will be a newer version coming out, that will be compatible with waze.. just like when 2017s came with 2.2 then we got the 2.3 out for download.. my guess is 3.2 will be coming out..something newer than the version that comes with 2018s

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According to the press releases, Waze should work with version 3.0. I understand there may never be an "official" 3.0 for 2016/17s, but if I have an unofficial version 3.0 on my system, won't the software just think it is a 2018? I didn't think the software discriminated against the MY in any way?

I think the only thing might be that the unofficial 3.0 doesn't support Waze, while the official 3.0 would. I guess I'll find out once Waze starts working for the 2018 guys

GiddyUp15 said:

According to the press releases, Waze should work with version 3.0. I understand there may never be an "official" 3.0 for 2016/17s, but if I have an unofficial version 3.0 on my system, won't the software just think it is a 2018? I didn't think the software discriminated against the MY in any way?

I think the only thing might be that the unofficial 3.0 doesn't support Waze, while the official 3.0 would. I guess I'll find out once Waze starts working for the 2018 guys

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I see your point, but you gotta also remember: around the time that we installed unofficial 3.0 it wasn't tested on this upcoming waze, and the 2018s coming out might have a higher build number while its still 3.0, simply with the cabability of making waze work?

I noticed an update to the Waze IOS app this morning. It stated it was being updated to support in car entertainment systems. I am on travel right now and can't test it out but if someone has a sync 3 3.0 system and waze installed and updated, I would suggest trying it to see what happens.

zackmd1 said:

I noticed an update to the Waze IOS app this morning. It stated it was being updated to support in car entertainment systems. I am on travel right now and can't test it out but if someone has a sync 3 3.0 system and waze installed and updated, I would suggest trying it to see what happens.

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I just downloaded it on my iphone, Ill try it here shortly

**Im on the unofficial 3.0 and the updated Waze DOES NOT work on Sync 3**

scott_0 said:

I just downloaded it on my iphone, Ill try it here shortly

**Im on the unofficial 3.0 and the updated Waze DOES NOT work on Sync 3**

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Thanks for the report!

scott_0 said:

I just downloaded it on my iphone, Ill try it here shortly

**Im on the unofficial 3.0 and the updated Waze DOES NOT work on Sync 3**

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Same here. I toggled on "mobile apps" on Sync, and disabled Carplay in case that gets in the way. Updated Waze to latest and still nothing. Verified Waze had "control Waze from car unit" toggled on as well. I am also on the unofficial 3.0.

Anyone with a 2018 can confirm? Did all 2018s ship with 3.0?

GiddyUp15 said:

Same here. I toggled on "mobile apps" on Sync, and disabled Carplay in case that gets in the way. Updated Waze to latest and still nothing. Verified Waze had "control Waze from car unit" toggled on as well. I am also on the unofficial 3.0.

Anyone with a 2018 can confirm? Did all 2018s ship with 3.0?

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As far as I know, all 18s shipped with official 3.0 software. So if it still doesn’t work on a 2018 then it’s either Ford or Waze that still needs to update their systems.