# SYNC 2 to SYNC 3 upgrade - questions **URL:** \ **Category:** Ford Update Support\ **Tags:** nav, eu, APIM, SYNC2, SYNC3\ **Created:** [12 April 2025 13:10 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync-2-to-sync-3-upgrade-questions/20861 "2025-04-12T13:10:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 11
**Author:** ![F150Chief](https://community.cyanlabs.net/user_avatar/community.cyanlabs.net/f150chief/32/14712_2.png) [@F150Chief](https://community.cyanlabs.net/u/F150Chief)\ **Post date:** [15 April 2025 20:06 UTC](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync-2-to-sync-3-upgrade-questions/20861/11 "2025-04-15T20:06:12Z")
You cannot reformat an L-series, so your stuck with whatever it is loaded with. Stay with a late J-series or K-series. > [@xplod](#): > > - how is the NAVI updated on SYNC 3? Can I put the latest maps myself? > - what programming is needed in the ForScan? I watched the video from NaviUpgrade but he has some prepared AsBuilt files. Where do I get these from? > - How do I know which settings to configure later? Maybe I should first check all the settings on my SYNC 2 and then use the same later? I have a reverse camera (OEM) and a Sony 9-speaker ACM without DAB so I guess I will have to configure those. > - The USB hub is confusing me; there are versions with 1 or 2 USBs. And Chinese are selling the Type-C one (I guess that’s not an OEM one?). Which one is better? Will my front USB (below AC) continue to work? I would definitely love to have two, one for AA and one for my 64 GB USB stick with music. > - Do you have a recommendation for the GPS antenna that works the best? I see some people reporting problems with some antennas. NAV is updated either thru Ford if the APIM is originally equipped in the vehicle (ESN licensing) or in this case thru reformat of the APIM. Sync 2 settings are mostly not applicable to Sync 3, a lot of folks make this mistake. The best way to start is to be on a community like this for help, and to find a vehicle similar to yours but equipped with Sync 3, like a later model year. Get the VIN of that vehicle and look up the asbuilt data at [Select Country - FordServiceInfo.Com](https://www.motorcraftservice.com/SetCountry?returnUrl=%2FHome%2FIndex). This will give you a close match and minimize the programming. Ford does make USB hubs with A and C connectors. Purchase your hub thru a Ford service dealer or reputable representative. [Media Hub, CarPlay Compatible - 2015-2020 Ford/Lincoln - SYNC 3 - Ford / Information - CyanLabs Official Community](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/media-hub-carplay-compatible-2015-2020-ford-lincoln-sync-3/4683) GPS antennas: [GPS Antennas for Sync 3 Retrofits - Ford / Information - CyanLabs Official Community](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/gps-antennas-for-sync-3-retrofits/13007) [GPS open circuit error after MFT to SYNC3 upgrade solution? - Ford / Discussion - CyanLabs Official Community](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/gps-open-circuit-error-after-mft-to-sync3-upgrade-solution/20455) --- _[View the full topic](https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/sync-2-to-sync-3-upgrade-questions/20861)._