Upgrading Sync 2 To Sync 3 On My Ford F150 - APPLE CARPLAY!

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[@bobdonaldson445]

Shout out to you and Simply Michigan for the video and a great customer service experience. I love my new Sync 3 unit in my 2015 F-150. Great to have CarPlay in my truck now.

[@LHR43]

Great video, very simple and well explained! I just got the Simply Michigan kit for my 2015 Ford F150 XLT and upgraded it to Synch 3. I followed the steps of your video and it works great. Super happy with the Simply Michigan kit, I would recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade their truck!!!

[@zorobabelsandoval3719]

I love your truck! I have the same one, same year but just in white. I just got it and will do the exact same as you have with yours! Keep it up man

[@FordGuy]

Thanks for the guide! Helped me get it done

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Glad to have helped!

[@Joestacemazjojo]

Definitely deserves more thumbs up people.

[@Stizzymack]

Good job! Thanks for sharing!

[@minecrafter4623]

12:16 can confirm had to run to home depot to get a T8 bit haha

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Glad I wasn’t the only one!

[@minecrafter4623]

@@Scoobyfreak86 video helped a lot got my screen installed and video instructions were very clear thank you. CarPlay and screen are so much better.

[@Scoobyfreak86]

@minecrafter4623 glad to have helped! Enjoy.

[@minecrafter4623]

@@Scoobyfreak86 Hey, Have you had to relocate your GPS for better connection at all? I seem to lose connection a lot where the GPS symbol comes up on the map.

[@Scoobyfreak86]

@minecrafter4623 never have any issues at all. It’s been a champ this whole time.

[@Joestacemazjojo]

Thanks for the very in-depth video. It gave me confidence to try it on my own explorer . After Christmas of course. My 2017 got totaled and had to go with a 2016. Only had car play for 6months but was almost ready to return this vehicle for lack of that feature mostly. Sounds ridiculous but I’m in my vehicle a lot and what a difference it makes. Thanks

[@whitneyhuffer470]

Appreciate your content man I have been following you for 2 years now. Just sold my STI for a 16 F150. So I just wanted to throw you a big thanks for continuing your content. I was hoping this one would help however I have the Sync 3 in my 16 guess it was an option back then but I can’t get CarPlay for the life of me. Took me 3 hours last night to successfully update and it has a few new things but not CarPlay. So I have to keep on hunting for the solution. But you certainly helped me and I don’t miss my Sti much since I got the truck surprisingly and very happy I made the jump.

[@redbat1010]

cyanlabs can get your 16 F150 to version 3.4. gets you the blue look like the one in this video. I did the same thing spent all day getting my version to 3.0.20204 and found cyan labs and got it to 3.4, took me 7 mins with the cyan lab thing. i don't have nav it takes 45 mins with nav. and all for free. get yourself an updated USB hub it will then allow you to use carplay. the part number is HC3Z-19A387-B. do not update to 3.4 without updating the usb hub or the usb ports will no longer work. also the usb hub upgrade will get you carplay without updating to 3.4. just need to be version 2.0 or higher.

[@nathansnyder3820]

Hey man I believe you just need that new usb adapter that he used in the video. Should just swap out with the old one and you will get apple CarPlay.

[@whitneyhuffer470]

exactly what.the problem was easy easy fix took 5 minutes@@nathansnyder3820

[@FordGuy]

Nathan is correct. You need the usb hub he showed in the video for CarPlay to work in your 16. Was the same in my wife’s 2016 Edge.

[@austinpls8258]

I just love what you’ve done with your truck. I have a 16’ Lariat and i’ve done lots to it. I want that version of sync as it’s the next gen from mine but newer than your original one. I heard of a software called Cyan Labs that lets me do this without buying a new head unit so I’m going to give that a go.

[@minecrafter4623]

Did that work at all? I have a 2015 xlt. Not sure if I wanna spend the he $800 for car play and nav haha.

[@donnovonangevine9726]

Did it work? I also have a 2015 XLT

[@edwardsantiago67]

Following I have a 2015 platinum and would like to know if it worked .

[@tcrosslin38]

I did an APIM and display swap, most functions work but I’ve noticed my equalizer always goes back too the middle after I adjust the sound, and no voice on CarPlay navigation.

[@Hayden.chappp]

The one you linked in the description is not the same in the video and I’m having a lot of problems

[@curtisachay8280]

I had Sync 3 in my 2018 F150 but I wanted one of those 12.1” screens. But like you, no way I could spend two grand on one. But I found a refurb unit on EBay for $280 and I put it in. I like it but I lost the Sync 3 features. I still have Apple Car Play. Cheap way to try something out. I love your truck. Especially the Amber DRL Morimoto headlights!

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Nice! I wanted to keep this as simple as possible without interfering with any of the basic functions of the truck. Definitely some great aftermarket options, but for the cost, it was a no brainer for me.

[@FloridaFishing2023]

I downloaded sync 3 on a USB and that was all I needed with $50 usb replacement to get CarPlay in my 2016 f150

[@JeffreyMWiebe]

Can you guide me in the right direction?

[@FloridaFishing2023]

@@JeffreyMWiebe what truck you got

[@JeffreyMWiebe]

@@FloridaFishing2023 2015 ford f150 lariat

[@v.g.1669]

Please let me know how you did that I have a 2015 f150 lariat

[@mw3designs]

Don’t be fooled, Sync3 upgrade is not possible on Sync 2 head unit. The processor is too slow. If this was possible it would be in all the forums and on KZbin. 🤔

[@alanparrales9716]

Awesome video! I have a 2015 f150 platinum but my online concern is if the features such as a backup camera and 360 back up camera, the massage seats, or the climate control are gonna be still the same

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Yes all that will remain the same.

[@LaminarBubble]

did you make the change? I was wondering the same thing, did it work?

[@patrickmorris416]

Did you get the recessed screen?

[@Slow_Gixxer]

No it’s standard

[@Trailblazer894]

Great Video, What is the difference between Stance Tuning "Amazon" link above and SimplyMichigan Infotainment Systems in video?

[@robreichjr]

same here - trying to find this answer.

[@Golfhead22]

I see the link to this is through Amazon, is that the best way to buy this? Or is there another website you got it from somewhere? Great video very happy I found this!

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Link is good. Plus it’s amazing so if any issues, return policy is easy.

[@juniorpasley989]

What headlights are those? They are sick!!!!

[@Scoobyfreak86]

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[@WorstSquirrel99]

Does this work for 2014 f150’s?

[@BassFraud]

Hey man, quick question- looking to get a F150 and wanted to get your opinion on what’s the better value? I’m looking at F150s from 2015-2017 and I basically see two options, either I get a good F150 for 25k or a Raptor for $35k ish . Wanted to get your thoughts whether the raptor was worth the extra $10k or not? Your F150 looks like a beauty so obviously getting the $25k and having $10k in mods is a viable option and I think potentially the better option in terms of performance & aesthetics but I may but downpaying the cost it takes to mod the F150. So yeah your opinion would be helpful! Thanks 🙏🏽

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Raptors are awesome trucks. If you have a need for all of the Raptor performance parts, I would say go for it. Although, you’ll be looking at a much higher mileage raptor than a normal f150 in the same price category. Both great trucks, just what you need it for is what the determining factor is.

[@BassFraud]

@@Scoobyfreak86 thanks man for simplifying it for me. I don’t really have a need for a truck and yes the raptor would be around 100k miles while a 60k mileage F150 for $26k is probably the better value. Thanks man !

[@Aimarsanchez]

Nice video! Also… when you connect to CarPlay is it Bluetooth? Or do you need to connect with you’re usb charger and then it will go to apply CarPlay?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Thanks! Bluetooth disconnects when you connect to carplay and bleutooth turns on when you disconnect from carplay.

[@michaelpast19]

What’s the difference?

[@redbat1010]

I seen a tesla style screen that retains sync. i'm wondering why you didn't go with that. i would post a link but you already spend 700 bucks and i would hate to tempt you to spend another 1k. was pretty neat. me if was upgrading to get carplay/android auto i would have spent the extra 300 bucks. retained the sync so your backup cams and all the normal ford feautes worked. DeaninItYourself has a video on it. but i do understand the want to keep the stock look.

[@Scoobyfreak86]

I saw them but wanted something OEM and keep all the factory functionality.

[@redbat1010]

@Scoobyfreak86 the one I seen you bolt the sync to the back of it. And it has a button that brings up your sync in a window on the tablet. Same as if it's on the 8" screen.

[@Vivianauxito]

Hey,Chris. Just reached out to you on Instagram for a pod light review,hopefully hear from you soon

[@kenboslice27]

Is it worth paying the extra for the factory navigation? Everything I do is on google maps from my phone anyway and from what it sounds like the extra money for the nav is not necessary. What do you think?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

I haven’t used factory navigation in any of my vehicles since CarPlay became a thing. Google maps is my go-to and I haven’t looked back since.

[@cesargarcia386]

What size of wheels and tires are u rushing on??? Nice truck !

[@Scoobyfreak86]

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[@gilberthotwings4762]

Great job, however, did u lose your camera and steering wheel control? Was told that could be an issue

[@Scoobyfreak86]

No sir. Everything works exactly like it did

[@ethyn2912]

Does this support reverse camera? I have a reverse camera that usually shows up on my sync 2 display and really want to get this but if it doesn't show the reverse camera maybe I wont.

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Yes. I forgot to show that. Works like factory and no issues.

[@ethyn2912]

@@Scoobyfreak86 sweet!

[@couchyam9849]

do you lose amy functions when you upgrade from sync 2 to sync 3? i heard that you might lose satellite radio and some cliamte controls. thanks

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Didn’t loose anything that I am aware of. The only thing I noticed is you can’t change your background/wallpaper to whatever you want. Otherwise, nothing else.

[@antoniogranato5048]

hello, i have a question for you, you already had two usb ports, one AUX and one SD, did you need to replace them to make sync 3 work, or were the ones you already had fine? i ask you this question because i have a ford ka plus with sync 2 and i'm switching to sync 3, and my car already has an AUX and a USB port and i don't know if i need to change like you did with the two usb ports. what do you think?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Yes you need to change to the one provided.

[@kws74]

question? my 2016 radio blutooth keeps disconnecting and i did a update and did all the reboots imaginable. if i do something like this. is the screen necessary to upgrade or can i keep the one thats in it?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Yes you need the entire unit

[@specialrookie2323]

Where do I include my vin ordering off Amazon

[@Scoobyfreak86]

You can leave it in the comment field when you place the order.

[@sayedfeliz4451]

How much can i buy sync 3

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Link is in the description for it

[@Kayyy313]

What if you have a sync 1? How do you upgrade it then?

[@h2pgaming132]

Upgrade to sync 2, then go from 2 to 3

[@petepg]

I have the heated wheel option. Would that still be available?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Yes

[@isaiahdunbar9614]

Do they have a conversion kit for the 4in screens?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Yes you can upgrade if you have the 4” as well.

[@Hayden.chappp]

Did you have to program your unit? Or did it come pre programmed

[@Scoobyfreak86]

No programming needed. Just plug in and go. All ready to use when you receive it.

[@Hayden.chappp]

@@Scoobyfreak86 appreciate it

[@jpjp3873]

Can the system be pulled from a junk yard and swapped?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Yes if you can find one and the usb module

[@jpjp3873]

@@Scoobyfreak86 I’ll have to check it out!

[@traytontratter]

If you have Sirius XM will it transfer or do you have to do something with it?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

It should transfer over

[@dorianperez13]

I have a 13 platinum will this work also have back up cam and my USB ports are in the center console

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Yes, it should. Just need to make sure you have the proper harnesses.

[@dorianperez13]

@@Scoobyfreak86 the one I have is the 10 inch with nav

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Yes this will work

[@Synapse37]

How has the GPS / NAV worked out for you?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

I only use CarPlay so haven’t tried the units navigation yet.

[@Synapse37]

@@Scoobyfreak86 Ok cool - thanks. I have never used CarPlay and have Sync2 - so that is why I was wondering. This is also my first truck so I'm learning a lot about things that I can sell / not sell (like my rims - stock Sport series 20" rims) etc. Thanks for your videos and the reply!

[@twolegittooquit3114]

Hi I was just wondering if it will replace my current Sony sync system. Is it the same screen? Is this Sony system 8 inch 2017

[@Scoobyfreak86]

As long as the factory harness is there, then yes is can be replaced with it.

[@twolegittooquit3114]

@@Scoobyfreak86 is the Sony head unit actually Sony head unit or is it just the speakers you're getting from Sony ?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Honestly not sure, but most likely just the speakers.

[@twolegittooquit3114]

@@Scoobyfreak86 ok thanks. Are all the head units brand new or are they used?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

@twolegittooquit3114 brand new

[@minecrafter4623]

So this will work in a 2015 F150 XLT? Current sync 2 doesn’t have maps and the nav on sync 2 sucks anyway. Thinking this is a better upgrade.

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Yes. Mine is a 15 xlt as well

[@justsomeguy3467]

Can u play youtube and netflix?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Not directly with the stock sync 3. You’ll need another module to do that.

[@18zips80]

Any update video on the car purchase comings

[@Scoobyfreak86]

It’s been a wild ride. I will update soon.