Updater downgrade - ESN Locked ver 2.24

[Gettinolder]

First I would like to thank all those involved in helping with this system programs and information.
I have upgraded my Sync to the latest version - 3.4.23188 directly from Ford via USB drive.
I did not update Navigation due to the price.
Updater says it will downgrade, and Map version is ESN locked (Pre MY20 only as requires REFORMAT)
I did not upgrade Navigation because of the fee involved.
My ESN is the same on both the vehicle and Ford update site
My APIM is PRE MY20

I do appoligize for any rehash of this subject, I do have questions that have likely been answered before, I have done considerable reading of this site as well as others.
Being new to a lot of this programming I would like a little more clarification if possible thank you.
1- Do I just let updater run as set up?
2- Will it install 2.24 (2024) - NA or do I need a seperate Liciense?
3- Will it restore my Sync version to 3.4.23188 during this proceedure or will I have to update my Sync version seperately?
4- Will the completed system still communicate with Ford as it alway has doing these updates?
5- Would someone explain what I should see at each or any point of the update process, screen wise?
I tried to upload some screen shots but apparently never figured out how.
Thank you

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SYNC Region: NA

Navigation Variant: Nav

Manufacturer Year: Pre MY20

Install Type: OEM

Old SYNC Version: 3.4.20196

New SYNC Version: 3.4.23188

Do you have a error message, if so what is it?
NONE

Update Method: Official Ford

[SaNdMaN]

Hello.

@Gettinolder

1- Do I just let updater run as set up?

What do you mean by this?, what setup?

@Gettinolder

2- Will it install 2.24 (2024) - NA or do I need a seperate Liciense?

It will install 2.24. A map being ESN locked means it requires a license file, using reformat bypasses that. Reformat is a “fresh” install, it reinstalls EVERYTHING.

@Gettinolder

3- Will it restore my Sync version to 3.4.23188 during this proceedure or will I have to update my Sync version seperately?

No, that will depend on which Sync3 version you select, you can do all at once.

@Gettinolder

4- Will the completed system still communicate with Ford as it alway has doing these updates?

What do you mean by this?. The system should behave like it’s now, unless it’s not OEM or it’s been modified/reconfigured.

@Gettinolder

5- Would someone explain what I should see at each or any point of the update process, screen wise?

Take a look at the Basic Guide, then read about hose the reformat process goes…

Make sure the unit is not MY20 first, of course.

@Gettinolder

I tried to upload some screen shots but apparently never figured out how.

You can copy&paste images, as well as drag&drop…

[Gettinolder]

Thank you for the reply.

This is what I meant by setup (see picture) , this is how Updater is set up at this point.

I used updater to check MY20 and then used the Interrogator and have a log file from that.

After a conversation with local Ford dealer there were no changes to APIM other than some updates just not current ones.

log removed

I have tried to include a copy of the log file from Interrogator.

Thank you again

[SaNdMaN]

Thanks, that looks good. APIM KU5T-14G371-CDF is not MY20 as per our DB, you should be fine.

As per the setup, it’s correct.
But I recommend you use a better USB device, not that generic one.

Also, the log file contains your VIN, I can redact to make it private if you care about those things… Just let me know…

[Gettinolder]

Please redact any as necessary to keep privacy.

Thank you once again, a confirmation like this is more help to an old guy like me than you may realize.

Very much appreciated.

[SaNdMaN]

No problem!, and the log is not public anymore.

You have homework to do, let us know if you have any doubts and how it goes.

[Gettinolder]

@Gettinolder

4- Will the completed system still communicate with Ford as it always has doing these updates?

@SaNdMaN

What do you mean by this?. The system should behave like it’s now, unless it’s not OEM or it’s been modified/reconfigured.

Actually one more clarification please.

I have already updated my Sync version (3.4.23188) via Ford update site Maps was the only update I haven’t done.

The Sync and map updates were offered through Ford which is why I started looking for ways to not pay for the Maps through Ford.

So my question is :- After I update my Sync and maps using Updater will I the be able to recieve updates from FORD as original.

Thanks again

[SaNdMaN]

Yes, if a new Sync3 version is issued, you should receive it officially…

But usually they are discovered before Ford officially push them out…

[Gettinolder]

I was told of these updates through Ford, the Sync offered was 3.4.23188 but I do not know what version of maps was being offered.

My Sync has now been updated but not the maps on Ford site.

[F150Chief]

You will need a subscription from Ford to receive map updayes from them.

[Gettinolder]

I have done the updates with updater and all seems to work good , but it has only been about an hour.

Thank you all for the help.