Release Notes - Sync4 version 21281 revision 244 , PowerUp 2.3.0 (shows as 2.1.0 on screen)

[dtbaker61]

Since we don't really get any 'release notes' from Ford with any details, I'm thinking it might help the group to post our own..... anecdotal posts on what you happen to notice for Enhancements, Broken, or Requested features.

These version numbers are the only numbers I can find on-screen easily... in the General Settings->About Sync4 and Settings->System Update will show the Sync4 version
and
Settings->System Update will show Ford PowerUp 2.1.0 .... if you have Blocks, tiles, and Sketch apps in your main tray, then you actually have PowerUp 2.3.0. Confusing, yes ?!

I'll kick it off with a couple things I noticed, and ya'll can add to the list.... Perhaps Ford developers will chime in.

===== Enhancements/Changes =====

- addition of a couple games: Blocks, Tiles, and Sketch. You can't sketch a note to self while moving, so this seems pretty useless for the driver. I was hoping to scribble notes while driving rather than texting myself as I do now...

- speed sign recognition has been moved to a separate feature under Driver Assistance, it defaults to 'off' with the OTA, so you have to set it ON if you want it to combine with adaptive cruise control.

===== Broken/Unexpected =====

- Settings->System Update version number shows 2.1.0, and presumably should be 2.3.0 if you have Tiles, Blocks, and Sketch apps

- several settings that I would like to turn OFF don't stay OFF

- Settings->Driver Assistance -> automatic emergency braking​

- Settings->Driver Assistance -> cross traffic alert​

===== Requested Display/instrument enhancements =====

- alternate/enhanced instrument display to show :

- HV battery kWhr remaining instead of %​

- addition of dial or bar showing instantaneous kW power -Output or +Regen​

- ability to display one, or a scrolling list of selected Sensor readings.... i.e. inverter temp, motor temp, battery temp, LVB voltage​

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[mpshizzle]

Since we don't really get any 'release notes' from Ford with any details, I'm thinking it might help the group to post our own..... anecdotal posts on what you happen to notice is Enhancements, Broken, or Requested

These version numbers are the only numbers I can find on-screen easily... in the General Settings->About Sync4 and Settings->System Update

I'll kick it off with a couple things I noticed, and ya'll can add to the list.... Perhaps Ford developers will chime in.

===== Enhancements =====
- addition of a couple games: Blocks, Tiles, and an on-screen notes app 'Sketch'

===== Still Broken/Unexpected =====
- several settings that I would like to turn OFF don't stay OFF

- Settings->Driver Assistance -> automatic emergency braking​

- Settings->Driver Assistance -> cross traffic alert​

===== Requested =====
- alternate/enhanced instrument display to show :

- HV battery kWhr remaining instead of %​

- addition of dial or bar showing instantaneous kW power -Output or +Regen​

- ability to display one, or a scrolling list of selected Sensor readings.... i.e. inverter temp, motor temp, battery temp, LVB voltage​

The title here should read 2.3.0 instead of 2.1.0 ?

 

[dtbaker61]

The title here should read 2.3.0 instead of 2.1.0 ?

I labelled it the way I did, because that's what shows up on MY screen..... I don't see 2.3.0, so.... feel free to start one for 2.3.0.

 

[mpshizzle]

I labelled it the way I did, because that's what shows up on MY screen..... I don't see 2.3.0, so.... feel free to start one for 2.3.0.

Yes, that is a known error with the 2.3.0 update. It shows the wrong release notes. 2.1.0 was not a sync update.

 

[generaltso]

I labelled it the way I did, because that's what shows up on MY screen..... I don't see 2.3.0, so.... feel free to start one for 2.3.0.

This is going to get very confusing if we all start referring to 2.3.0 as 2.1.0 because of Ford's incorrect update screen. The changes that you're describing are from the Sync update that was part of 2.3.0. The 2.1.0 update only upgraded the gateway module, not Sync.

 

[dtbaker61]

Yes, that is a known error with the 2.3.0 update. It shows the wrong release notes. 2.1.0 was not a sync update.

so..... how do you KNOW whether you have 2.1.0 or 2.3.0 ?! As far as I can tell, I have 2.1.0

 

[KAustin]

@mpshizzle is correct about the update number. There isn't a need to start another thread.

 

[dtbaker61]

This is going to get very confusing if we all start referring to 2.3.0 as 2.1.0 because of Ford's incorrect update screen. The changes that you're describing are from the Sync update that was part of 2.3.0. The 2.1.0 update only upgraded the gateway module, not Sync.

I'm just going by what I see on the screen..... if there is a 2.3.x OTA that fixes it, then lets start another thread at that point.

 

[KAustin]

If you have Tiles and Blocks you're on 2.3.0.

 

[generaltso]

so..... how do you KNOW whether you have 2.1.0 or 2.3.0 ?! As far as I can tell, I have 2.1.0

You can look at your Sync version or check to see if you have the new games. The release notes in FordPass correctly reported 2.3.0, but the release notes in the car erroneously reported it as 2.1.0.

 

[mpshizzle]

I'm just going by what I see on the screen..... if there is a 2.3.x OTA that fixes it, then lets start another thread at that point.

I got the notification of the update yesterday, and same thing for me. Car says 2.1.0, app says 2.3.0, but app must be right because of the new games I am seeing.



I seem to be getting the updates faster and faster between when reports first emerge on here of an update and when it gets pushed to my car. My unscientific conclusion is that Ford seems to be making meaningful progress with software updates.

One of MANY cases documented on other threads.

My car did this as well. The app will show 2.3.0, the car 2.1.0

 

[generaltso]

I'm just going by what I see on the screen.....

And that screen is wrong. That's what we're trying to tell you. Having a thread that incorrectly describes changes that were included in 2.1.0 is just gong to perpetuate the confusion that Ford started.

 

[KAustin]

Here are the notes for 2.3.0.

 

[dtbaker61]

@mpshizzle is correct about the update number. There isn't a need to start another thread.

And that screen is wrong. That's what we're trying to tell you. Having a thread that incorrectly describes changes that were included in 2.1.0 is just gong to perpetuate the confusion that Ford started.

ok, I'll change my title to read 2.3.0 and thats one of the bugs.... I didn't read thru the 2.3.0 thread because thats not what I saw running on my screen.

 

[blkadr08]

Can you imagine any car company producing a product that results in the string of comments in this thread? What a joke.

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