Sync 3.0.23219 Still Sucks - Fixed by 3.4

Ford SYNC 3 Support CyanLabs Update Support
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If you search my past posts, you will see that a couple years ago I upgraded my 2018 F-150 from Sync 3.0.20204 to Sync 3.4 in order to solve some pretty severe Android Auto issues regarding not being able to hear calls. The most relevant post is here: I Was Reluctant - I Shouldn't Have Been. 3.0.20204 to 3.4.21265

I recently bought a 2017 F-150 with Sync 3 (the original factory version, not sure of the exact number) for a work truck. I immediately upgraded to the current latest OEM version of 3.0.23219, figuring they HAD to have fixed that original problem. NOPE. Not sure what they did, but 23219 didn’t last longer than a day with me.

Upgraded to latest 3.4 using Syn3 updater, including NAV maps from 2015 to 2020, and went very smoothly. More importantly, again solved the Android Auto issues, this time using AA Wireless2 instead of Motorola MA1.

The main reason I’m posting is to just let people know what the Ford Sync 3.0 versions always have, and apparently will, always suck, and 3.4 will likely solve any problems people may be having.

SYNC Region: NA

Navigation Variant: Nav

Manufacturer Year: Pre MY20

Install Type: OEM

Old SYNC Version: 3.0.12023

New SYNC Version: 3.4.23188

Do you have a error message, if so what is it?
None. Installed easily.

Update Method: CyanLabs Syn3 Updater

Syn3 Updater Version: 2.12.0.0

Syn3 Updater Documentation Read: yes

Syn3 Updater Log File

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Yes and no to this.
Some folks have issues jumping from say Sync3 1.0.x straight to 3.0.23219, its more common with CP.
The biggest issue with AA and the Motorola MA1 (and its not just Ford) is that they don’t connect with the vehicle first with a good quality cable to get a working AA setup before throwing the MA-1 into the mix.
Personally when I have people (including myself since we have 3 MA-1s in the family) that want to use the MA-1, after they have a good AA setup I have them power up the MA-1 with a wall charger, then do the BT pairing that way before walking the unit out to the car.
Going that route I’ve never had an issue with an MA1 on any build of Sync 3 3.0.16074 or higher.