For NA vehicles I think this is true.
hi i need these files to update my apim
1U5T-14G374-EL.vbf
5U5T-14G379-BC.vbf
thank you
What year and model is the APIM? Part number and firmware level.
Since I can go safely to this early-2018 software version, do you have these files, so I can update my APIM? My APIM part number starts with J.
HB5T-14G374-CA
HB5T-14G375-DA
HB5T-14G379-BA
You can safely go to:
3.0 APIM NAV & NON-NAV Unit Firmware (Production Release, 2017-Pre-2018.5, H-Early J Series)
(Originally Found On 2017/Early 2018 Units That Ship with 2 USB Ports on Back)
GB5T-14G376-AA
HB5T-14G374-CA
HB5T-14G375-DA or HB5T-14G375-FA (HB5T-14G375-CA NON-NAV)
GB5T-14G379-AA
HB5T-14G379-BA
You should be able to upgrade to the following if desired:
3.2/3.3 APIM NAV & NON-NAV Unit Firmware (Production Release, 2018.5, J-Early K Series)
GB5T-14G376-AA
1U5T-14G374-DA
1U5T-14G375-DA (1U5T-14G375-CA NON-NAV)
GB5T-14G379-AA
JB5T-14G379-BA
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I would not recommend placing the latest firmware files on a Hb5t-14g371-fca APIM. If you are upgrading to use FMods, you only need to have MY18.5 files. Use the files above.
GB5T-14G376-AA
1U5T-14G374-DA
1U5T-14G375-DA (1U5T-14G375-CA NON-NAV)
GB5T-14G379-AA
JB5T-14G379-BA
Hello! Is there version 2.4.10?
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If you need help with FORScan you can contact thier support:
If I have a Canadian 2016 F150 w/NAV, am I ok to update firmware to 18.5? I have forscan and Vgate Vlinker FS
I have updated from Sync3 3.0 to Sync3 3.4 - 22048 and am jailbroken with a few mods.
No JB discussion here…
However. if you have a 2016 Sync 3 unit, it is probably a G series, which is notorious for failing firmware upgrades. Not that you can’t. They are recoverable.
Generally, I do not recommend you upgrade a G series to MY18.5 firmware, as the hardware was not designed for it and there is no benefit in doing so. Upgrading to the H series firmware will get the calm screen, etc., without issues.
Here are some resources you will need:
Docs - CyanLabs Official Community
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Ok, thanks. So for Calm screen I only need to update to H series, good to know. I am not sure if its worth it really.
Also, being a Canadian (NA) truck, do i only need two files? Like the US trucks?
I have calm screen on all of my cars and I have used it Zero times. Not really sure what it’s for unless you don’t want people seeing what’s on your screen. Maybe if you drive Uber or something.
Just the 2 files.
Are there any other benefits updating from G series to H series firmware?
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Slightly more stable, calm screen, that’s about it.
I am planning to update the APIM module to a newer version. I want to use the Vlinker FS cable. Is this cable good enough to carry out this procedure?
Thanks,
Alessandro
Yes, Vlinker and OBDLink EX will work fine and are recommended.
Thanks Chief!
I have another question that i cannot solve alone. I bought the Vlinker FS and in the manual for settings says to put the baud rate at 115.2 Kbp, whereas Forscan recommend to put in the OBD adapter setting the baud rate in “auto”. Which one shoul i put to have best performance during APIM firmware update? Of course i would tick off the auto-increase box.
I follow-up with an update. The Forscan Team just told me to use baud rate in Auto also for the Vlinker FS
Sent the baud rate for automatic and to auto increase, like FORSCAN recommended.