2022 Sync 4 software update with full screen carplay/android auto

[ccw]

What's unreal engine???

I had the same question first time I heard about it. Scroll down to post 38

Full screen carplay? YUP

Fuck me gently with a chainsaw. The heated steering wheel button in an accessible place. Thank you, sir, for figuring out this is possible. I cant take any credit for it because I dont have a way to do the software updates. I hang out on the F150 forums a lot and watch the sync 4 threads...

www.fordtremor.com

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Full screen carplay? YUP

Fuck me gently with a chainsaw. The heated steering wheel button in an accessible place. Thank you, sir, for figuring out this is possible. I cant take any credit for it because I dont have a way to do the software updates. I hang out on the F150 forums a lot and watch the sync 4 threads...

www.fordtremor.com

And the relevant posts quoted:

sure hope this isn't a stupid question.

What's the "unreal engine"?

EDIT: Well, a little googling answered my question.

For anybody else who might not know see images below.

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Unreal Engine | The most powerful real-time 3D creation tool

Unreal Engine is the world’s most open and advanced real-time 3D creation tool for photoreal visuals and immersive experiences.

www.unrealengine.com

 

[Oscar_iuec18]

I had the same question first time I heard about it. Scroll down to post 38

Full screen carplay? YUP

Fuck me gently with a chainsaw. The heated steering wheel button in an accessible place. Thank you, sir, for figuring out this is possible. I cant take any credit for it because I dont have a way to do the software updates. I hang out on the F150 forums a lot and watch the sync 4 threads...

www.fordtremor.com

Soooo? What is it? A more defined and more crispy graphics on your screen interface? Is that it? I don't see what the whole hype is about, if that's all you're getting, but then again I guess I'm not too much into that tech stuff... I don't see anything wrong with the screen on my radio!

 

[texmudder]

Two things did it for me. The first was full screen CarPlay which I use every time I drive. Why not have it take over the entire screen if I use almost nothing else on that screen. The second is the ability to add the climate controls to the screen. Only wanted that to have the ability to easily turn on/off the heated steering wheel.

 

[Oscar_iuec18]

Two things did it for me. The first was full screen CarPlay which I use every time I drive. Why not have it take over the entire screen if I use almost nothing else on that screen. The second is the ability to add the climate controls to the screen. Only wanted that to have the ability to easily turn on/off the heated steering wheel.

I see if you use those features is definitely worth it I believe.... I don't even use car play because it acts funny it skips songs or like the signal gets cut out or something

 

[Blackhawk878]

I see if you use those features is definitely worth it I believe.... I don't even use car play because it acts funny it skips songs or like the signal gets cut out or something

CarPlay in the Tremor has an issue of interference from what I believe to be microwave antennas. On my daily commute there are two specific areas that CarPlay either gets disconnected completely or interrupted enough to stop playback. I am not certain but fairly sure this has to do with the WiFi used to stream and ensure a connection as the issue doesn’t present itself when connecting via Bluetooth only (no skipping or getting disco’d). Also FWIW, the CarPlay in my BMW doesn’t do this passing through the same areas, the truck does each and every time as well as in other areas with known microwave shots, find them more and more in rural areas where terrestrial internet isn’t available.

 

[ccw]

I see if you use those features is definitely worth it I believe.... I don't even use car play because it acts funny it skips songs or like the signal gets cut out or something

CarPlay in the Tremor has an issue of interference from what I believe to be microwave antennas. On my daily commute there are two specific areas that CarPlay either gets disconnected completely or interrupted enough to stop playback. I am not certain but fairly sure this has to do with the WiFi used to stream and ensure a connection as the issue doesn’t present itself when connecting via Bluetooth only (no skipping or getting disco’d). Also FWIW, the CarPlay in my BMW doesn’t do this passing through the same areas, the truck does each and every time as well as in other areas with known microwave shots, find them more and more in rural areas where terrestrial internet isn’t available.

Worth noting that disabling wireless CarPlay and plugging in via USB should solve this. Though understandable if you only want to use it wirelessly.

 

[Blackhawk878]

Worth noting that disabling wireless CarPlay and plugging in via USB should solve this. Though understandable if you only want to use it wirelessly.

Agreed and concur. Just makes me ponder how/why at least one other manufacturer can avoid the interference but not this system that is five years younger/newer.

I’ll be moving in the next few months so not worried about it in the next location (that’s a fingers crossed not worried).

 

[ccw]

Agreed and concur. Just makes me ponder how/why at least one other manufacturer can avoid the interference but not this system that is five years younger/newer.

I’ll be moving in the next few months so not worried about it in the next location (that’s a fingers crossed not worried).

For sure. Especially since it's (presumably) communicating over the exact same frequency. Only thing I can think of is perhaps it supported 2.4Ghz WiFi at one time, but prefers 5Ghz now? And that 5Ghz connection is more susceptible to this interference?

FWIW I never experienced that issue in the Seattle area when I was using wireless CarPlay - over a period of months. Went to pure wired for other reasons, but never encountered interference like that.

 

[slowninja14]

I travel regular routes a few times a week. There are several spots where the wireless AA receives interference every time. It's annoying, but, rarely happens on highways or interstates.

 

[pkrexer]

Just bought a VXDIAG Nano on ebay for $80. I love messing with this kind of stuff.

My truck has the deep sleep bug that I haven't taken into the dealership yet to have the update / fix installed. If I use FDRS to update my modules, do you think it'll also apply the update to fix the deep sleep issue?

 

[njburn]

Just noticed this in my Ford Pass app. I scheduled updates for 12am on Thurs.

 

[JHForman812]

Just noticed this in my Ford Pass app. I scheduled updates for 12am on Thurs.

That’s the first part of it. The APIM will eventually come

 

[catastrofe]

Just noticed this in my Ford Pass app. I scheduled updates for 12am on Thurs.

What year is your truck? Gas or diesel?

 

[njburn]

22 KR 6.7, non Tremor.

 

[Harrycomes]

Just noticed this in my Ford Pass app. I scheduled updates for 12am on Thurs.

I got the same notice yesterday. 2002 F350 Lariat non tremor.

 

[blumhagen]

Just bought a VXDIAG Nano on ebay for $80. I love messing with this kind of stuff.

My truck has the deep sleep bug that I haven't taken into the dealership yet to have the update / fix installed. If I use FDRS to update my modules, do you think it'll also apply the update to fix the deep sleep issue?

Pretty sure PTT arod just did a video doing exactly that.

 

[catastrofe]

22 KR 6.7, non Tremor.

I got the same notice yesterday. 2002 F350 Lariat non tremor.

Interesting. I have a '22 Platinum 6.7 Tremor and I haven't received the update.
I wonder how they determine which '22s get updated and in what order.

 

[BroncOh]

Interesting. I have a '22 Platinum 6.7 Tremor and I haven't received the update.
I wonder how they determine which '22s get updated and in what order.

I think they give them out to those who gave their left nut for their truck as first priority.

 

[ccw]

I think they give them out to those who gave their left nut for their truck as first priority.

Crap. I only gave my kidney. Does that mean I’m out of luck?

 

[NotThatBig]

My truck got the first half of the update today. 22’ 7.3 tremor