Latest software update messed up Sync4 screen. Slow boot up times.

[JediMcMuffin]

It is my opinion that I don't actually need the update that they wanted me to do to mine. It works fine as it was delivered from the factory. Why would I want to change anything?

Well there's a total difference of perspective right? They're trying to deliver fixes and new features automatically rather than you having to visit a dealer or sit in a hot car with a USB drive for two hours as it used to be.

Now, there certainly is some logic in "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". If you like every single thing the way it is, then turn updates off. My rig has never gotten an update pushed with the feature disabled so if toggling a button is beyond folks, maybe its deserved?

Then again, when the next version of iOS or Android comes out and totally breaks your Sync4 integration and your only course of action is to take your 4 year out of date and out of warranty Bronco to a dealer so it can sit for 20 hours while some poor tech babysits the computer applying update after update that just might suck. Not sure you can have it both ways. If you didn't want a car with technology, go buy a classic?

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[JediMcMuffin]

Oh and don't get me wrong, the reliability factor of these updates is not so impressive. I totally get the apprehension to having the feature on.

 

[Scott R Nelson]

Then again, when the next version of iOS or Android comes out and totally breaks your Sync4 integration ...

Don't use that feature, don't need that feature. I'm happy with as few "computer features" as possible in all of my cars. I wish I could turn a bunch of other stuff off in the Bronco, and the ones where I'm allowed to do that cause nagging about the feature every time I start the thing, so I let them remain on.

 

[Dmorty217]

Ford is good at messing shit up in case you’re just joining the party. Someone needs to figure out how to disable the location of our broncos, for and (big brother) don’t need to know that. I know you can turn off the sharing but that doesn’t stop the location of the bronco from being tracked by whoever​

 

[Scott R Nelson]

Ford is good at messing shit up in case you’re just joining the party. Someone needs to figure out how to disable the location of our broncos, for and (big brother) don’t need to know that. I know you can turn off the sharing but that doesn’t stop the location of the bronco from being tracked by whoever​

You have to shut EVERYTHING off, then that doesn't happen.

I just checked the screen on mine.
Select Settings, then Connected Vehicle Features. The list of stuff you can turn off include:

• Vehicle Connectivity
• Share Vehicle Data
• Share Vehicle Location
• Share Driving Data
• Shared Vehicle Analytics
• Share Media Analytics
• Speech Recognistion Feedback

I turned every one of those off on mine and it no longer trys to update anything and it no longer shares any information with Ford about where I am or how I'm driving.

It's not that hard to keep "Big Brother" from snooping on what you're doing with your Bronco.

 

[CUPRA]

The only thing we’ve noticed with the latest update is that when moving slowly, we get a electronic glitch sound when streaming music from Spotify in Apple CarPlay.

Only happens at low speed, and sometimes only when shifting from drive to reverse. Really weird. Happens once or twice per drive. Never used to do that at all.

 

[da_jokker]

I got my Bronco back in Dec 2022..not a single glitch. No idea which version I was on. The day I brought it home from the dealer, I turned OFF auto updates.

A few months ago, the Bronco started harassing me about required update. I eventually got sick of having to deny it every time I started uo the vehicle so I gave in.....biggest mistake ever.

Since the , I've had reverse camera go black, splash screen freezes, XM radio icons screwed up, Screen reboots, and even another update somehow sneak its way in and just get forced.

.Just yesterday, after "not now" -ing the lastest push 2x on every start up, I got in the Bronco after being in the store for 15, and my splash screen froze. What was even more troubling is a could not get the radio to turn off! Shut down the Bronco, opened the door, and the splash screen staid on...totally unresponsive.

So I just restarted to leave and when I put it in revers, the screen went black for a few but then came on half way during my backing up....seems back to normal.

Ford really needs to get their update shit together. I paid for 3 years of connected service...I really don't want to have to turn it off and lose the features I DO want all because Ford ignores my request to not do updates.

Worse infotainment system I've ever had in a vehicle.

 

[0ne]

I’m a base 8” screen with no phone ever paired and all connectivity turned on including WiFi when parked at home and I haven’t had an update in a year.

 

[TCB-1]

my 8" screen sometimes has the Bronco simulation, sometimes it doesn't.... guess it just depends on the mood it's in at the time.... us bums with the 8" screen are screwed since I bet they stop any updates on them in the near future. oh well...

 

[PolarVortex]

There's a major fallacy in the " onward and upward continuous improvement " outlook/optimism. The 8" screen has been discontinued and dropped from product development. Soon Ford's updates will no longer support it. There's no reason for more nonsense - it's time to disable Updates and be done w Ford's update mess

I have the 8" inch screen (not sure if you do or not) - I'm wondering now if it's a blessing that it will no longer be supported with all the update issues.....? I'll have to check later and see what software version I have but other than one small quirk one day with Spotify not showing on the screen (but music played fine, came back later and started it up, all good), I haven't had any issues.

 

[TCB-1]

I have the 8" inch screen (not sure if you do or not) - I'm wondering now if it's a blessing that it will no longer be supported with all the update issues.....? I'll have to check later and see what software version I have but other than one small quirk one day with Spotify not showing on the screen (but music played fine, came back later and started it up, all good), I haven't had any issues.

us 8" screen folks are a special breed, lol. tbh, I didn't want a 12" screen and all the other ancillary components that came with it. I listen to the road, the engine, and have the window down most of the time anyway.

 

[PolarVortex]

us 8" screen folks are a special breed, lol. tbh, I didn't want a 12" screen and all the other ancillary components that came with it. I listen to the road, the engine, and have the window down most of the time anyway.

Same here sir. SAME!

 

[Mishra42]

The only thing we’ve noticed with the latest update is that when moving slowly, we get a electronic glitch sound when streaming music from Spotify in Apple CarPlay.

Only happens at low speed, and sometimes only when shifting from drive to reverse. Really weird. Happens once or twice per drive. Never used to do that at all.

I got a new update last night, so far so good but I was seeing exactly what you describe. I have the Lux package for what it's worth.

 

[CUPRA]

I got a new update last night, so far so good but I was seeing exactly what you describe. I have the Lux package for what it's worth.

I hate that it’s happening, but glad to know it’s not unique to us.

We’ve disconnected and reconnected our phones and still have the issue, which also rules out an issue with our phones.

 

[PolarVortex]

Yah, ALL Black Diamond so far built w 8" screen. One of the many nice features

Yeah check your Update info
If you're already 4.2.2.x then you better pull the plug

Gotcha ok. And yes - I love the BD all around. The only possible negative is the lack of push button 4A on the non-advanced, which is what I have. But even I am caring less and less about that.

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