“Sync 4A improvements coming” email details some upcoming upgrades / changes

[DaveP]

Just got this email. Exciting to see these enhancements almost here!

UPDATED WITH INFO:

SYNC 4 Updates - November 2022

Dialing Up Your In-Vehicle Experience
The latest Ford Power-Up software update includes enhancements to the design of SYNC®* itself. It offers new features and refinements based on your feedback.


A Bigger Experience
We've increased the interaction area within the display for the Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ interfaces, as well as other features like navigation.

Added Dial Functionality
More than just volume — the dial on your SYNC display can now be used for climate controls too, so you can adjust temperature, fan speed and, when equipped, heated seats.

Simple Refinements
We've updated the status bar at the top of the screen, implementing new, clear icons that make it easier to read. Settings and controls have been consolidated and reordered so you can more easily access drive modes and Ford Power-Up software update details — all to help provide enhanced visibility and usability. We've even improved access to gaming, video streaming and third-party Wi-Fi networks.

Further Improvements

• Personal Profile: Now easily accessible from the status bar
• Simple Update Scheduling: View and accept prescheduled update times from the convenience of your in-vehicle screen
• Drive Modes: Quickly interact with, and easily change, your onscreen drive mode
• In Development: Set a recurring schedule for Ford Power-Up software updates through the FordPass®** App

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[Roger tobin]

got the email as well. anyone know what the number will be?

 

[shadowsjc]

What will change with sync 4a? If I use android auto will there be any differences?

 

[bshaw]

I got the email, but clicking the button to "See What's Coming" did not seem to provide any specifics about *what* is changing.

Seems more like an email marketing blast to make sure people know Sync updates are possible and they plan to deploy them.

 

[Jimrpa]

I got the email as well. Anyone know if this is the update that will include the remote frunk release?

 

[MBCook]

Slightly missed that November deadline, eh?

I got it too. Can’t wait. But I have heard it any updates past 3.6.2, even for EA, so I’m guessing no one has gotten anything yet.

@shadowsjc: I believe it gives Android Auto and CarPlay a bit more room on the screen when expanded based on previous info

 

[generaltso]

What will change with sync 4a? If I use android auto will there be any differences?

https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...nterface-added-dial-functionality-more.23688/

 

[HuntingPudel]

I got the email as well. Anyone know if this is the update that will include the remote frunk release?

For everyone but VINs associated with your account. Ford has yours permanently locked.

 

[Nerwyn]

Beat me to it! For those out of the loop here is the Ford page describing the big UI update, which comes with the 2023 model MMEs.
https://www.ford.com/support/how-tos/sync/sync-updates/sync-4-updates-november-2022/

 

[Administrator]

SYNC 4 Updates - November 2022

Dialing Up Your In-Vehicle Experience
The latest Ford Power-Up software update includes enhancements to the design of SYNC®* itself. It offers new features and refinements based on your feedback.


A Bigger Experience
We've increased the interaction area within the display for the Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ interfaces, as well as other features like navigation.

Added Dial Functionality
More than just volume — the dial on your SYNC display can now be used for climate controls too, so you can adjust temperature, fan speed and, when equipped, heated seats.

Simple Refinements
We've updated the status bar at the top of the screen, implementing new, clear icons that make it easier to read. Settings and controls have been consolidated and reordered so you can more easily access drive modes and Ford Power-Up software update details — all to help provide enhanced visibility and usability. We've even improved access to gaming, video streaming and third-party Wi-Fi networks.

Further Improvements

• Personal Profile: Now easily accessible from the status bar
• Simple Update Scheduling: View and accept prescheduled update times from the convenience of your in-vehicle screen
• Drive Modes: Quickly interact with, and easily change, your onscreen drive mode
• In Development: Set a recurring schedule for Ford Power-Up software updates through the FordPass®** App

 

[evancox10]

I guess this is the update they're talking about? I agree that the email and the page it takes you too does not really say much.

https://www.ford.com/support/how-tos/sync/sync-updates/sync-4-updates-november-2022/

Note that there is no upgrading from "SYNC4" to "SYNC4A", this is a description of the hardware that is built in. Edit: All MME are Sync 4A anyways.

 

[DaveP]

I got the email as well. Anyone know if this is the update that will include the remote frunk release?

What do you mean by frunk release. Since I've had the car I've been able to open via fordpass app or in car screen.

 

[shadowsjc]

What do you mean by frunk release. Since I've had the car I've been able to open via fordpass app or in car screen.

Many of us (most of us?) don't have that functionality yet. I bought my car in March 2021 and still don't have it

 

[notaek]

And now we have 3 threads on this same update

https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...nterface-added-dial-functionality-more.23688/
https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/sync-4-updates.23795/

 

[Nerwyn]

And now we have 3 threads on this same update

https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...nterface-added-dial-functionality-more.23688/
https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/sync-4-updates.23795/

In our defense we are very excited about it.

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