Full Screen CarPlay is here for Sync4 in my SD!

[Leadmic]

Ford definitely fixed some things and maybe hired some better OTA developers. I got the 934, 4.2.3 and 4.2.4 updates within just a few days of each other.

Are you receiving the updates via wifi or with the cell modem?

 

[jpeckinp]

Are you receiving the updates via wifi or with the cell modem?

Not sure for mine. I have my truck connected to Wi-Fi at home and work. Also I have a ATT tower right next door at work that it could be downloading from.

 

[FullRecovery]

New member here, long time lurker. 22 SD Lariat Tremor here sold in august of 2021. The one and only OTA update I had received was in Dec. 2021. Asked the dealer both times my truck was in for safety recalls to update my truck. Always got an excuse- they just don’t want to do it. I bought a mongoose cable and followed the directions listed here and on the f150 forums. I was able to update everything in the software updates tab on FDRS.

Only question I have is for some reason certain modules appear gray “not responding” after a network test. No codes or anything red or orange. Just green and gray status modules. Is this normal? Or do I have to click on each module individually and do something else? I thought they should all be green. I’m now on Sync 23186 revison 934. Everything is working in the truck as far as I’m aware.
EDIT: I had the ignition off during my last network test. That’s why some modules were not responding. duh. I’m all up to date and hopefully the OTA updates work now.

 

[19mystic96]

Mine has been in a few times in the last couple weeks for this. I dont think its ever OTA updated since i bought it. Its been updated at the dealer 6mo ago, but hasnt done it since. last week they tried a few times then today they tried 3x before giving up and ordering a new APIM. hopefully that fixes the problem.

 

[Leadmic]

Ok, I just received the update on the cell modem, no wifi connection. I was at 610 and now 934. I guess Ford did fix the updates on the 2022.

 

[MrFancypants]

Ok, I just received the update on the cell modem, no wifi connection. I was at 310 and now 934. I guess Ford did fix the updates on the 2022.

My guess is the issues had little to do with the truck and more to do with the infrastructure. Large updates would time out, the server couldn't handle multiple connections, and the sequencing of GWM updates before APIM updates was a hot mess. Everything seems to work now, though!

 

[Paulystix]

@F450_on_44s I'm trying to respond to you in our private convo but it won't let me. I am trying to work with an admin to get it sorted out but I am still interested in borrowing the mongoose.

 

[SteveG75]

Got my first update since having the dealer force/fix things. It's just the 4.2.3 power-up update but I'm psyched to confirm that everything is working properly and it's receiving them OTA in my usual spot in the driveway.

Same here. Got 4.2.3 on 11 March.

 

[texrun50]

I got 4.2.4 on March 23, which took me to build 934 (I have a 2022).

 

[TheJ2020]

I'm currently on 4.2.3 and I just noticed the little truck icon has gone away on the 360 view when hitting the camera button and driving forward. I also have the Unreal Engine Sync Theme with the Climate Bar enabled.

 

[pickleknuckles]

I'm currently on 4.2.3 and I just noticed the little truck icon has gone away on the 360 view when hitting the camera button and driving forward. I also have the Unreal Engine Sync Theme with the Climate Bar enabled.

It went away on mine too (no unreal engine).
I did notice that on the 360 view there is now a little simplified drawing of a truck when a door is opened and you're in drive or reverse. Was inching in to hook up to my TT and had the door open.

 

[Avslash]

It went away on mine too (no unreal engine).
I did notice that on the 360 view there is now a little simplified drawing of a truck when a door is opened and you're in drive or reverse. Was inching in to hook up to my TT and had the door open.

Where are y’all finding the 4.2.3 version number? Looking under settings, about sync, I see “Revision 934” but no other version descriptor.

 

[pickleknuckles]

Where are y’all finding the 4.2.3 version number? Looking under settings, about sync, I see “Revision 934” but no other version descriptor.

It was a 'Power-Up' update. 4.2.4 is current. You'll only see it in the Pass app under Software Updates/Recent Changes. The Recent list is one item long and it gets overwritten by the next update.

 

[suprme]

Finally have full screen carplay after over a year of not seeing any updates at all. I ended up renting the mongoose cable from forum user @F450_on_44s and doing all the updates myself. I didn't think I would really care about it but man is it so much better. If your local dealership is doing nothing about the updates then I would just reach out and rent the cable. Super easy just takes some time so grab yourself a 12 pack and set aside 6-8 hours.

 

[F450_on_44s]

Some updated FDRS install instructions. The latest version has been very temperamental

1. Make Edge your default browser.
2. Delete all Cookies - Open Edge, In the upper-right corner of the browser, select Settings and more (Alt+F): Select Settings, then click on Privacy & services. Under Clear Browsing Data, select Choose what to clear every time you close the browser.
3. Delete Temporary Files - Press the Windows key + S simultaneously. Type “disk cleanup” and press Enter. Click Run as administrator then if prompted, select the drive you want to search for temp files to clean. Click OK. Review the description for each file type and select or deselect them as needed. Click OK.
4. uninstall FDRS if it's already installed
5. reboot computer
6. download and save FDRS from here https://www.motorcraftservice.com/diagnostic/Support?channelId=50&categoryId=276
7. once the download is complete - DO NOT OPEN THE FILE.
8. go to your DOWNLOADS folder and right click on FDRS 40.4.1 (latest version at time of writing) then select "Run As Administrator" to start the installation.
9. go to www.motorcraftservice.com using MS Edge browser and login. then minimize the browser window.
10. launch FDRS, select INDEPENDENT OPERATOR/NON-DEALER as a user type, country as the USA, and click Login tab.
11. Login into FDRS using the same email address and password of your Fordpass account or account created on motorcraftservice.com. You must use an email address for the username. Do not the Helm username and password used to purchase FDRS Subscription.

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