Official Ford Sync3 3.4 Release

[StangTime]

Tried to get actual pictures of the Lincoln 3.4 theme but my cell phone is being a dick and won't focus on the screen. I kinda like it but there's certain aspects I don't like. The volume overlay that pops up on screen when you rotate the knob or change the temperature looks kinda bland. I really miss having the overlay change color depending on the mode. I.E red for volume change, blue for temperature change, etc. Why ford took that away in 3.4 is unforgivable.

I will dig up my Foscan notes and try the codes. Then post them here.

 

[m3incorp]

Tomorrow morning I will put the car on the charger and go for round two with the map updates. I already used the download that erases the navigation from the system (lost voice controls) and have completed the upgrade to Sync 3.4. I have the newest USB with the map files ready to go....but since I typically don't drive the car during the week, will hook it up to the charger and insert the map USB in the morning.

 

[m3incorp]

Shhh don't spoil our dreams. I have to laugh because you are 100% correct...... well almost, I lost my Nav voice commands when I initially installed the update...so that is my excuse for installing again.

Let's be honest. You WANT to, you don't HAVE to.
You know the update is there by the files, but want to update 1 cosmetic digit from an 8 to a 9 in display text only.

 

[Elp_jc]

will hook it up to the charger and insert the map USB in the morning.

Me too . Was going to do it today, but garage was as hot as outside (105). No thank you. Ha ha. Will do it tomorrow too. And after that, just have to change the interface to get rid of that awful blue Sync interface. Let's see which interface Stang Time finds the best alternative . Already updated the FORScan license today, since I also need to add the 'calm screen' to Sync 3.4. Don't even know what it does, but sounds cool. Ha ha.

 

[StangTime]

Me too . Was going to do it today, but garage was as hot as outside (105). No thank you. Ha ha. Will do it tomorrow too. And after that, just have to change the interface to get rid of that awful blue Sync interface. Let's see which interface Stang Time finds the best alternative . Already updated the FORScan license today, since I also need to add the 'calm screen' to Sync 3.4. Don't even know what it does, but sounds cool. Ha ha.

Calm screen looks like this (not my car):

So I went through the themes last night in test mode and ran out of time to actually find the right codes for Forscan programming. All themes are blue except for the Lincoln versions. There could be subtle differences within the menus. I think the themes are setting the animations for the different vehicle models.

Now from what I have learned about the APIM theme programming it may not be possible to combine the Mustang animation with the Lincoln theme. I'm finding conflicting information about this and will likely need to experiment with the codes.

 

[dconfer]

Mine doesn't have the calm screen. Would love to have it.

 

[Bullit69]

So just to sum it up, I’ll need a USB drive and will need to download the updates from Ford or Cynlabs?

thanks for the responses fellas!

 

[m3incorp]

Me too . Was going to do it today, but garage was as hot as outside (105). No thank you. Ha ha. Will do it tomorrow too. And after that, just have to change the interface to get rid of that awful blue Sync interface. Let's see which interface Stang Time finds the best alternative . Already updated the FORScan license today, since I also need to add the 'calm screen' to Sync 3.4. Don't even know what it does, but sounds cool. Ha ha.

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Beware that even on a charger, and in accessory mode, the car will shut down after about 45 minutes to save battery. I went out to the garage and it had just shut down. I hit the accessory to turn back on and the screen said system updated.....but it didn't say remove USB, so I didn't do anything and then the system updating popped back up on the top of screen. I will see how it goes, and if the interruption caused any problems.

I had removed the navigation completely before starting the update....it did something before it shut down, because the maps are showing now, as it shows system updating.

Edit....after restarting and letting it do it's thing.

Shows the right maps.....but guess what, I still don't have Nav Voice Commands. I think that accessory shut down must have something to do with it. Guess I'll give it another try later.

Does anyone know how to make the car not shut off while in accessory mode? I know how to do it for the engine.

 

[UofMEngineer]

It'd definitely be nice indeed. To call my wife, which I have as 'wife' on my contacts for safety purposes, is a PITA.

Do you mean it doesn't reco if you try to use voice?

View attachment 497519 Shows the right maps.....but guess what, I still don't have Nav Voice Commands. I think that accessory shut down must have something to do with it. Guess I'll give it another try later.

Check IVSU Versions diag. It's possible it's there now, but didn't mount. Master reset clears that up.

 

[m3incorp]

Thanks, I forgot to check that. I have to go for a ride, so I'll let it do the update again while driving.

Do you mean it doesn't reco if you try to use voice?



Check IVSU Versions diag. It's possible it's there now, but didn't mount. Master reset clears that up.

 

[Spork3245]

So just to sum it up, I’ll need a USB drive and will need to download the updates from Ford or Cynlabs?

thanks for the responses fellas!

Since your 19 officially supports 3.4, don’t use the hacked (Cyan Labs) version, otherwise, correct.

 

[Elp_jc]

Mine doesn't have the calm screen. Would love to have it.

Here's the FORScan code somebody posted, but haven't tried it yet: APIM 7D0-02-03 xCxx xx. Let us know if it works .

Does anyone know how to make the car not shut off while in accessory mode?

I posted about this issue in the past; you probably missed it . You need to catch the 'countdown screen' before the system shuts off about the 45 minute mark, and if you turn ignition off then back on quickly, it continues. I barely caught it last time, so didn't have time to read the full screen message, and try clicking on the 'okay' button before shutting the ignition off and back on. Maybe there's no need to turn ignition off. Let's try to catch it early this time . But even if the countdown doesn't stop, turning ignition off then on worked perfectly for me twice (F-150 & Bullitt), including voice commands, so no worries. Hope this helps.

Do you mean it doesn't reco if you try to use voice?

I haven't tried that, to be honest. But will try it next time . I rarely talk while driving anyway, but sometimes just need to ask something quickly. Problem is it takes a lot of distraction to get to 'W', so just don't do it until I stop. Thanks brother.

EDIT: Just started the download, and set my phone's timer at 43 min .

 

[UofMEngineer]

I rarely talk while driving anyway, but sometimes just need to ask something quickly. Problem is it takes a lot of distraction to get to 'W', so just don't do it until I stop. Thanks brother.

Yeah, voice should be faster, assuming you don't have a load of contacts that sound similar to "wife". Short names tend to be a little more problematic in that respect.

 

[Elp_jc]

All themes are blue except for the Lincoln versions. Now from what I have learned about the APIM theme programming it may not be possible to combine the Mustang animation with the Lincoln theme. I'm finding conflicting information about this and will likely need to experiment with the codes.

Thank you very much for doing this, brother. I just tried night mode, and it's the same awful blue except the map, so unfortunately, not an option anymore. Hope you find a way to permanently set it to gray with the Mustang animation. If not, I'd be okay with the Lincoln version you find most appealing... but I'd like to disable the Lincoln animation if possible, for an OEM approach. I disabled the animation on my ex-2018 F-150 Platinum for quicker booting (called in FORScan 'quick boot'), but didn't work on the Bullitt. If you find a way to do that with 3.4, it'd be awesome. Screen boots much quicker that way, and with a 'wrong' animation, double reason to disable it. Ha ha. Thanks again for doing this.

 

[StangTime]

Thank you very much for doing this, brother. I just tried night mode, and it's the same awful blue except the map, so unfortunately, not an option anymore. Hope you find a way to permanently set it to gray with the Mustang animation. If not, I'd be okay with the Lincoln version you find most appealing... but I'd like to disable the Lincoln animation if possible, for an OEM approach. I disabled the animation on my ex-2018 F-150 Platinum for quicker booting (called in FORScan 'quick boot'), but didn't work on the Bullitt. If you find a way to do that with 3.4, it'd be awesome. Screen boots much quicker that way, and with a 'wrong' animation, double reason to disable it. Ha ha. Thanks again for doing this.

I won't have time to play with the Forscan codes until the weekend. As you suggested, maybe the best way is to use quick boot and the Lincoln theme.
Here's pic of the audio screen in dark mode during the day: