Happy accident at Ford service! I got the new updated SYNC 4A installed!! Non Early-Access

[Lynsey]

It's not in FDRS for my car (2021 Job 2 GTPE) as of this evening

I don't really know, but my work order said they updated: pcm, becm, sobdmb, sobdm, bcm, gwm, apim. If that means anything to you. I don't know anything about FDRS

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[scoopman]

I don't really know, but my work order said they updated: pcm, becm, sobdmb, sobdm, bcm, gwm, apim. If that means anything to you. I don't know anything about FDRS

FDRS is the software they used on a Windows laptop connected to your car to update each of the modules you listed. APIM is the computer brain of the Sync 4A system.

Ford allows for non-dealer individuals to purchase licenses to also be able to use this software to update their cars.

Clearly your 22 GT had an update that isn't showing up in the software for many of us. I wonder if they are rolling this out in a ramped or phased manner to make sure they don't run into any update problems before turning it on for anyone.

 

[macchiaz-o]

Can't wait for Bridge Battle!

 

[Gullwingdmc]

BEST part I've noticed is there is no more spash screen on the main screen!!! No waiting, it just starts!!!

Are you talking about the car animations when you get in the car and the pulse down to the volume knob that reveals the Ford logo?

 

[Logal727]

FDRS is the software they used on a Windows laptop connected to your car to update each of the modules you listed. APIM is the computer brain of the Sync 4A system.

Ford allows for non-dealer individuals to purchase licenses to also be able to use this software to update their cars.

Clearly your 22 GT had an update that isn't showing up in the software for many of us. I wonder if they are rolling this out in a ramped or phased manner to make sure they don't run into any update problems before turning it on for anyone.

One user is saying APIM showed up after they did GWM update

 

[generaltso]

One user is saying APIM showed up after they did GWM update

That only works if you have a GWM update available.

 

[sotek2345]

I like a lot about this update, but I’m going to miss seeing the tire pressure and music info in the cards.

Efficiency (mi/kWh) will be the big loss for me. I liked having that handy.

 

[generaltso]

Efficiency (mi/kWh) will be the big loss for me. I liked having that handy.

I think that‘s the one line that will still display in the Trip card.

 

[scoopman]

One user is saying APIM showed up after they did GWM update

I showed GWM

One user is saying APIM showed up after they did GWM update

I ran into problems trying to update just now -- check out my post in FDRS thread for the ugly details.

 

[Jimrpa]

I showed GWM


I ran into problems trying to update just now -- check out my post in FDRS thread for the ugly details.

And THIS is why I don’t have a remote frunk release. Until Ford pushes it, I’m not going to risk breaking my car (and the probability of me breaking my car is inversely proportional to the probability of me winning the Mega-Millions)

 

[Jimrpa]

I like a lot about this update, but I’m going to miss seeing the tire pressure and music info in the cards.

Wait - you mean the TPMS is gone?! WTF Ford??!!

 

[Lynsey]

Wait - you mean the TPMS is gone?! WTF Ford??!!

It's still there, but it's smaller now so you have to click on it to see the numbers. Unless I missed some way to shrink the screen like you can do now. It looks like it is always in the expanded mode.

 

[Jimrpa]

It's still there, but it's smaller now so you have to click on it to see the numbers. Unless I missed some way to shrink the screen like you can do now. It looks like it is always in the expanded mode.

So TPMS is not available unless it’s consuming the entire screen? That’s still pretty useless then.

 

[Lynsey]

So TPMS is not available unless it’s consuming the entire screen? That’s still pretty useless then.

Unless I'm missing something. I'll mess with it more tomorrow and report back if I find a way.

 

[Craigeddy111]

I have Android Auto, so far looks the same to me. It does connect way better though.

I noticed with my Android Auto that the frame rate is a bit choppy at times. How's yours? Our running theory is it's very smooth on cars that take THE ENTIRE screen (Ioniq, EV6, cars with small screens), but wanted to see what you report.

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