Not Starting Auto Download

Hello! I have a sync 3.0.23219 build in my 2016 f150. When I go through the Syn3 Updater and upload the files to the usb it seems to work correctly. But when I plug into my vehicle nothing happens. No download begins. Any advice? Thank you for all your efforts on helping folks like me!


SYNC Region: NA

Navigation Variant: Non Nav

Manufacturer Year: Pre MY20

Install Type: OEM

Old SYNC Version: 3.0.23219

New SYNC Version: 3.4.26057

Do you have a error message, if so what is it?
No

Update Method: CyanLabs Syn3 Updater

Syn3 Updater Version: 2.14.2.0 (Stable)

Syn3 Updater Documentation Read: yes

Syn3 Updater Log File

CYANLABS - SYN3 UPDATER - V2.14.2.0
Branch: Stable
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro (2009)

PREVIOUS CONFIGURATION
Version: 3.0.23219
Region: NA
Navigation: False
Install Mode: Auto-Detect (reformat)
Install Mode Overridden: False
My20 Protection Enabled: Auto-Detect

DESTINATION DETAILS
Mode: Directory
Path: D:\\

REFORMAT.LST
VOICE=5U5T-14G391-CS_1660783942000.TAR.GZ
GRACENOTES=4U5T-14G423-CC_1615429225000.TAR.GZ
APPS=NU5T-14G381-AE_1778770590000.TAR.GZ


AUTOINSTALL.LST
; CyanLabs Syn3Updater 2.14.2.0 Stable - reformat  Mode - Sync 3.4.26057 NA

[SYNCGen3.0_ALL_PRODUCT]
Item1 = RWDataCleaner TOOL - PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ
Open1 = SyncMyRide\PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ
Item2 = REFORMAT TOOL  - 1u5t-14g386-cb.tar.gz
Open2 = SyncMyRide\1u5t-14g386-cb.tar.gz
Options = AutoInstall

FILES (5)
1u5t-14g386-cb.tar.gz (8.5MB)
PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ (3.2KB)
5U5T-14G391-CS_1660783942000.TAR.GZ (385.5MB)
4U5T-14G423-CC_1615429225000.TAR.GZ (564.2MB)
NU5T-14G381-AE_1778770590000.TAR.GZ (869.9MB)

LOG
[8/1/2026 2:10:53 PM] Selected Region: NA - Release: Sync 3.4.26057 - Map Version: Non Nav APIM 
[8/1/2026 2:10:53 PM] Install Mode: Auto-Detect (reformat) Forced: False 
[8/1/2026 2:10:53 PM] MY20 Protection: Auto-Detect 
[8/1/2026 2:10:53 PM] Clearing Selected Folder
[8/1/2026 2:10:53 PM] Checking Existing File: 1u5t-14g386-cb.tar.gz 
[8/1/2026 2:10:53 PM] Downloading: 1u5t-14g386-cb.tar.gz
[8/1/2026 2:10:56 PM] Validating: 1u5t-14g386-cb.tar.gz 
[8/1/2026 2:10:56 PM] Downloaded: 1u5t-14g386-cb.tar.gz 
[8/1/2026 2:10:56 PM] Checking Existing File: PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:10:56 PM] Downloading: PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ
[8/1/2026 2:10:56 PM] Validating: PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:10:56 PM] Downloaded: PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:10:56 PM] Checking Existing File: 5U5T-14G391-CS_1660783942000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:10:56 PM] Downloading: 5U5T-14G391-CS_1660783942000.TAR.GZ
[8/1/2026 2:11:00 PM] Validating: 5U5T-14G391-CS_1660783942000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:11:01 PM] Downloaded: 5U5T-14G391-CS_1660783942000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:11:01 PM] Checking Existing File: 4U5T-14G423-CC_1615429225000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:11:01 PM] Downloading: 4U5T-14G423-CC_1615429225000.TAR.GZ
[8/1/2026 2:11:07 PM] Validating: 4U5T-14G423-CC_1615429225000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:11:08 PM] Downloaded: 4U5T-14G423-CC_1615429225000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:11:08 PM] Checking Existing File: NU5T-14G381-AE_1778770590000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:11:08 PM] Downloading: NU5T-14G381-AE_1778770590000.TAR.GZ
[8/1/2026 2:11:17 PM] Validating: NU5T-14G381-AE_1778770590000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:11:19 PM] Downloaded: NU5T-14G381-AE_1778770590000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:11:19 PM] Preparing selected directory (No USB Drive Selected)
[8/1/2026 2:11:19 PM] Checking Existing File: 1u5t-14g386-cb.tar.gz 
[8/1/2026 2:11:19 PM] Copying: 1u5t-14g386-cb.tar.gz 
[8/1/2026 2:11:19 PM] Validating: 1u5t-14g386-cb.tar.gz 
[8/1/2026 2:11:19 PM] Copied: 1u5t-14g386-cb.tar.gz 
[8/1/2026 2:11:19 PM] Checking Existing File: PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:11:19 PM] Copying: PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:11:19 PM] Validating: PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:11:19 PM] Copied: PU5T-14G386-BB_1690840002000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:11:19 PM] Checking Existing File: 5U5T-14G391-CS_1660783942000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:11:19 PM] Copying: 5U5T-14G391-CS_1660783942000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:11:24 PM] Validating: 5U5T-14G391-CS_1660783942000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:11:26 PM] Copied: 5U5T-14G391-CS_1660783942000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:11:26 PM] Checking Existing File: 4U5T-14G423-CC_1615429225000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:11:26 PM] Copying: 4U5T-14G423-CC_1615429225000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:11:35 PM] Validating: 4U5T-14G423-CC_1615429225000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:11:38 PM] Copied: 4U5T-14G423-CC_1615429225000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:11:38 PM] Checking Existing File: NU5T-14G381-AE_1778770590000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:11:38 PM] Copying: NU5T-14G381-AE_1778770590000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:11:50 PM] Validating: NU5T-14G381-AE_1778770590000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:11:56 PM] Copied: NU5T-14G381-AE_1778770590000.TAR.GZ 
[8/1/2026 2:11:56 PM] Generating reformat.lst
[8/1/2026 2:11:56 PM] Generating autoinstall.lst
[8/1/2026 2:11:56 PM] ALL FILES DOWNLOADED AND COPIED TO THE SELECTED FOLDER SUCCESSFULLY! 

Log shows tht u only downloaded files onto local HDD ( usb not selected).

Just use USB as target location and let updater makes all work for u. Dunno know how familiar u are with preparing USB correctly and copyng files onto it. So use updater and use Usb thumb as target location.

In other hand. If USB prepared as it should be then remove any other usb thumbs before insertin update thumb.

Do master reset, before updating. Try another Usb connector(hole).

If still nothing ( but im pretty sure smth must happen) then use universal reformatting tool but b4 read carefully what and how to do. Ps. Did u put all parameters correctly into updater?

Thank you! When I plug in my usb, it does not recognize it when I go to select a usb drive. But I am manually selecting it when I look through the directory. I’m not sure why it wont recognize it automatically, but I do believe I am selecting it manually correctly.

Just use good quality usb thumb or use another usb hole in ur PC. Sumtimes windows doing whatvit wants not what u want.

After you plug in the USB than click the refresh button. It will only recognize the USB if it is there when you start the updater.