There are several causes for this problem if you have connected a cell phone like Samsung galaxy S2 S3 or S4, or an Apple iPhone but if you have connected just a simple memory stick your issue is likely caused by a simple issue with formatting. Most memory sticks are quick large and so often they are formatted with NTFS. Ford Sync does not support
To installation and do not insert again until the update is completed. Insert the USB flash drive into the vehicle’s USB port and follow the prompts on the SYNC screen. Tip: The SYNC system will automatically recognise the update file on the USB flash drive. This might take few minutes. SYNC software update will continue for. Locate an empty USB drive that has at least 2 GB of free space and is not password protected. When you have a USB drive ready, insert it into to your computer and choose Start Download Process. When you have the USB drive ready, insert it into to your computer and choose Start Download Process. Follow the accompanying instructions on how to. Jan 15, 2018 i'm on software version 2.2 trying to update to 2.3. All I get when I try to update by wifi is the date last checked but nothing else. I downloaded a zip file from ford to update with a usb thumb drive and still get no response. I followed the download instruction provided on the website. Locate the SYNC ™ Updates section and click Request Download to send your request to SYNC ™ Updates Centre. Request successful window will pop up, if not, go back to Slide 1 and Request Download. Honda pass-thru reprogramming j2534 1.10.2 download. May 21, 2017 Ford is now offering a SYNC 3 software update that enables Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to model-year 2016 vehicles through computer download onto USB.
- Insert the USB memory stick into your PC
- Open COMPUTER (formerly My Computer)
- Right click on the stick and select FORMAT
- Change the FILE SYSTEM drop down from NTFS or exFAT to FAT32
Now you can copy you still pictures and music onto that USB memory stick and when you plug it into your Ford Sync car or truck, it will be recognized.
NTFS has many advantages over FAT32, but Ford Sync does not support it… so just use a FAT32 formatted stick and be happy!
Hi there,Ever since we've had our Flex, the USB connection has been somewhat intermittent, but now has gone completely unusable. When we plug the iPhone in, Sync no longer sees the device. We've tried different cables, different iPhones all to no avail. The USB port won't even charge the phone anymore.
Just curious to see if others have had similiar problems with the USB port?
The version of Sync is 2.1 so we have bluetooth audio streaming, but that's not helpful, plus you get no artist or track info with BT stereo. No charging of the iPhone either since the USB port is not working. It's weird though, I was able to upgrade the firmware???
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It's at the dealer now for them to figure out. Maybe a loose connection somewhere?
Download Sync Update To Usb
Anyhow, if you've run across this before, let us know!
thanks,
-travis