Maps & Sync updates from third party sellers?

[Zathras]

On Ebay and probably other sites, there are listings for Ford map updates and Sync updates on USB or SD card media, at a much lower cost than from Ford. Just wondering if these things actually work, and whether they are "safe" or loaded with malware or spyware. Anyone try one of these? For example (mods please delete if not allowed):
Latest Update 2023 Ford Lincoln APIM Sync 3 Maps + Software 3.4 v. 23188 | eBay

Thanks...

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[m3incorp]

I'd bet the seller downloads from https://cyanlabs.net/ . You can download it yourself for free. Many people on here testify they have downloaded from this site for years and never had a problem.

 

[Evolvd]

Agreed with @m3incorp, I just updated my 2017 to Sync 3.4 with the newest map package from Cyan Labs. They even post videos on how to do the updates and make it idiot-proof.

 

[Cashley]

On Ebay and probably other sites, there are listings for Ford map updates and Sync updates on USB or SD card media, at a much lower cost than from Ford. Just wondering if these things actually work, and whether they are "safe" or loaded with malware or spyware. Anyone try one of these? For example (mods please delete if not allowed):
Latest Update 2023 Ford Lincoln APIM Sync 3 Maps + Software 3.4 v. 23188 | eBay

Thanks...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/154677200889

I used this guy and it worked like a charm with no issue. The seller is super responsive and willing to help you install if you have an issue. I went with the ebay route due to not having time to fooll with Cyanlabs.

 

[Evolvd]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/154677200889

I used this guy and it worked like a charm with no issue. The seller is super responsive and willing to help you install if you have an issue. I went with the ebay route due to not having time to fooll with Cyanlabs.

I’m curious by what you mean “fool with cyan labs”? They couldn’t have made the process any easier considering it’s free lol

 

[Cashley]

I’m curious by what you mean “fool with cyan labs”? They couldn’t have made the process any easier considering it’s free lol

I understand that its free, i didnt feel like figuring it out.

 

[Ferrcad]

Free for me, cyanlabs all the way. Agree with all above. No need to waste money when you get all this for free and 30-40 minutes of your time to update. Currently on latest release of sync 3.4 and maps.

 

[Ferrcad]

I'll add, I've done this for my Lincoln and many others who own Ford Products. Download once to USB and just update a Ford Vehicle that matches the criteria explained by Cyanlabs forum. Plug and upgrade, not much easier than that!!!

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