Blatto Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 I've had this Fiesta ST-Line X 140 for about 1 year now. I was informed there was an update available for the Sync 3 system so I tried downloading it via my w-fi connection. After about 10 attempts at getting it to connect to my wi-fi I finally gave up as it just kept saying unable to connect. It showed as having 4 out of 5 bars on the strength meter and I could get my wi-fi on my phone whilst sat in the car. I kept trying on and off over the summer but no success. Yesterday in a moment of boredom I suddenly had the bright idea of setting my phone up as a wi-fi hotspot. It managed to connect to that and it started downloading the update. However it was really slow and I didn't know how big the download was so I disconnected it. I tried one more time on my wi-fi and this time it magically connected. Finally downloaded it today, left it on while I was washing the car, it took about 45 minutes. Having done all that it restarted and I now have a different interface. I have absolutely no Idea what benefits it has if any, but at least it finally updated聽馃榿 So if you are having troubles connecting it to your wi-fi it might be worth a try connecting it via a phone hotspot first. 聽 聽 聽 聽 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comares2001 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Much easier via USB download and you have a copy of software. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatto Posted October 11, 2020 Author Share Posted October 11, 2020 I'm sure it probably is but I could never find out for sure which version I was supposed to download. At least this way the system decides聽the one it needs. 聽 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew McGuinness Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Blatto said: I've had this Fiesta ST-Line X 140 for about 1 year now. I was informed there was an update available for the Sync 3 system so I tried downloading it via my w-fi connection. After about 10 attempts at getting it to connect to my wi-fi I finally gave up as it just kept saying unable to connect. It showed as having 4 out of 5 bars on the strength meter and I could get my wi-fi on my phone whilst sat in the car. I kept trying on and off over the summer but no success. Yesterday in a moment of boredom I suddenly had the bright idea of setting my phone up as a wi-fi hotspot. It managed to connect to that and it started downloading the update. However it was really slow and I didn't know how big the download was so I disconnected it. I tried one more time on my wi-fi and this time it magically connected. Finally downloaded it today, left it on while I was washing the car, it took about 45 minutes. Having done all that it restarted and I now have a different interface. I have absolutely no Idea what benefits it has if any, but at least it finally updated聽馃榿 So if you are having troubles connecting it to your wi-fi it might be worth a try connecting it via a phone hotspot first. 聽 聽 聽 聽 Do you know what version you have updated to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 7 minutes ago, Matthew McGuinness said: Do you know what version you have updated to? ED is 20136 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomshepp Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 It would be interesting to know if that is a flavour of Sync V3.4 as it has been said that Ford would not offer it as it needs to repartition the APIM. Those using the unofficial update are working 20196 at the moment which has a couple of minor bugs so it will be instructive to know if this is any good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatto Posted October 11, 2020 Author Share Posted October 11, 2020 57 minutes ago, tomshepp said: It would be interesting to know if that is a flavour of Sync V3.4 I'm not sure what version it is, just that it looked like a different interface. I'll try and remember to take a look tomorrow. 聽 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 It will be 3.4.20136 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomshepp Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Ah! so Ford are going to use the repartitioning tool on the Fiesta. Makes me feel better about the software I installed last week as I am still waiting for Ford to realise I don't need to install a half finished 0Mb install file having updated to 3.0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 13 minutes ago, tomshepp said: Ah! so Ford are going to use the repartitioning tool on the Fiesta. Makes me feel better about the software I installed last week as I am still waiting for Ford to realise I don't need to install a half finished 0Mb install file having updated to 3.0. No, cars with 3.0聽won鈥檛 be offered 3.4. This update is for 3.2+ only.聽 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatto Posted October 11, 2020 Author Share Posted October 11, 2020 48 minutes ago, alexp999 said: No, cars with 3.0聽won鈥檛 be offered 3.4. This update is for 3.2+ only.聽 Any idea what it contains apart from a different looking interface, if anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomshepp Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 I wonder why not as the hardware seems to be up to the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatto Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 On 10/11/2020 at 7:37 PM, alexp999 said: It will be 3.4.20136 You were correct . Just seems like a UI update, not noticed any new features. 聽 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Ford UK Shop
Sponsored Ad
Name: eBay
Ford Model: FordUK Shop
Ford Year: 2024
Latest Deals
Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessoriesDisclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.