2016 F150 - Sync3 V1.0 want to update. verify steps

Ford SYNC 3 Support CyanLabs Update Support
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Hello! Thanks for the help, just wanted to verify my steps before i attempt so i dont end up bricking anything.
trying to update my sync3 v1.0 Build 15139 to a higher version so i can get carplay working. usb is carplay compatible.
as i understand - i need to follow this:

Question - the first file - 2.2 = will install that version that activates carplay.
Then i need to flash again to the latest version?

Can i do the manual method outlined here for 2.2?
Then use the cyanlabs syncupdater3 to flash to the latest 3.4?

Truck is 2016 Ford f150 XLT.
has NAV
NorthAmerica - everything is OEM

SYNC Region: NA

Navigation Variant: Nav

Manufacturer Year: Pre MY20

Install Type: OEM

Old SYNC Version: 1.0.15139

New SYNC Version: 2.2

Do you have a error message, if so what is it?
syn3updater - create upgrade 2.2 USB - tried that - got an error installing in vehicle - it popped up and i didnt grab it - this package is wrong or not compatible.. i can do it again if needed i suppose.

Update Method: CyanLabs Syn3 Updater

Syn3 Updater Version: 2.14.2.0

Syn3 Updater Documentation Read: yes

Syn3 Updater Log File

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If you want to stay with Sync 3.0 versions, read through this…

Two Step Installation for Sync 3.0 Versions (2.3 thru 3.0) from Sync 3.0 Early Versions (1.0 thru 2.1) Maintaining CarPlay - Ford / Guides - CyanLabs Official Community

For CarPlay you will need to change out the USB hub to a CP capable unit…

Media Hub, CarPlay Compatible - 2015-2020 Ford/Lincoln - SYNC 3 - Ford / Information - CyanLabs Official Community

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is there a different option than sync 3.0-?

if it were possible - after nearly a decade - i would leap at a chance to get away from anything sync related :slight_smile:
Appreciate the help pointing me in the right direction.

the USB is a duaL slot usb that appears to check out on the carplay compatible page. so i think i just need to get the sync3 updated.

it sounded like you might have another option other than sync ?

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You still need Sync in order to use CarPlay

Anything 3rd party like Android screens etc is pretty much a try at your own risk and pray the vendor has decent tech support.