Might be possible to upgrade 8" infotainment screen to 12"

[EaglesFan91]

I would think since you used the Ford module for sync 4, you should get the updates. When I had my F150, there was a company that did a 14.5 screen. It used the Ford module as part of the installation, as well as another module source from Ford. When all was said and done, the screen behaved just as a Ford OEM would, and I received updates and all.

That’s what I figured but wasn’t 100% certain. Thanks for letting us know!

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[Black_Stallion13]

Where are you getting two high end 65 oleds for 2500 bucks?

I love this, and if I can ever get some of the quirks out of this basesquatch and decide to keep it as a third vehicle I'd be up on this.

lol my bad I guess you can probably only get like 1.5 65” OLEDs for $2500… the point remains at that price the mod is a little ridiculous. I’d maybe think about it if it was like $500. To each their own though. It obviously looks great.

 

[TacosTuesday]

well, did the install on the infotainment kit today, unfortunately, i can't get the 12" display to power up. i sent a support email off. here's hoping it's just something silly.

 

[EaglesFan91]

well, did the install on the infotainment kit today, unfortunately, i can't get the 12" display to power up. i sent a support email off. here's hoping it's just something silly.

If would say if you haven’t already try going back through disconnecting everything from the screen and module and reconnect them firmly. This worked for me and no issues since then.

 

[TacosTuesday]

i tried that

If would say if you haven’t already try going back through disconnecting everything from the screen and module and reconnect them firmly. This worked for me and no issues since then.

 

[ButteredBronco]

I got Infotainment’s 12” screen upgrade kit in today. For the most part everything is very straight forward and is not a hard install but is very tedious because of everything that has to come apart to get the new screen and apim module in there. It took me about 3 hours to complete. It would have been shorter BUT if you are getting this kit and installing it yourself be sure everything is fully connected by firmly pressing all connections in there. I had put everything together only to find out it didn’t work. Took it all apart and reconnected everything and it all worked like a charm. One thing I do not know at this time is the GPS. I have a black diamond with the standard equipment group and DID NOT have NAV. I will in the near future use there remote programming to add it on. I would assume if you already have NAV it would be plug and play as they suggest.

One other thing to note for anyone getting this kit. The connector you get from Infotainment for the APIM module you will see a lot of connectors. The big one which you connect into the module and there is only one other branching connector you use. That is the power connector and it is labeled 12 inch display. The rest you can tie up an and tuck away.

*EDIT* The NAV/GPS that is with will show your location when having it pulled up. Did not try fully using it such as directions or anything like that but with the provide GPS antenna it does show your location.

How long did it take for you to recieve it after placing the order?

 

[EaglesFan91]

How long did it take for you to recieve it after placing the order?

Just over two weeks from order to delivery.

 

[Jdimaggio]

Just over two weeks from order to delivery.

How was the programming side of it. Did you do it or did a technician do it?

 

[EaglesFan91]

How was the programming side of it. Did you do it or did a technician do it?

I didn’t have NAV so if I want to activate it I will have to have it programmed which they do offer the service for it but will probably do it at a later date.

At this point no programming required. The included GPS antenna shows my location on the NAV tab but I can’t use any directions or any thing like that.

The biggest issue I had was the initial time putting everything together it did not work. I had to take apart and reconnect everything for it to work.

 

[35tires]

Anyone who's done this: does it improve the response of the screen, the slow load/freeze times and the integration of apple carplay or android auto? The 8 inch screen is always locking up, freezing, slow, etc.

 

[EaglesFan91]

Anyone who's done this: does it improve the response of the screen, the slow load/freeze times and the integration of apple carplay or android auto? The 8 inch screen is always locking up, freezing, slow, etc.

So far less laggy and no issues with any freezing since switching to the larger screen.

 

[jayr1959]

i tried that

Did you get it working?

 

[kwil007]

Just completed me install on my Wildtrak. The install was fairly straight forward just like Infotainments video. The hardest part I had was routing the wiring harness to keep it out of the way of the screen connectors. There are a lot of connectors on the wiring harness adapter that aren’t needed for the install as well that just get in the way. My Bronco also came with nav so I used the built in nav gps antenna not the one from Infotainment kit and had no issues, every worked better then expected.
Shipping was just under two weeks.

 

[HeliPilot]

Just completed me install on my Wildtrak. The install was fairly straight forward just like Infotainments video. The hardest part I had was routing the wiring harness to keep it out of the way of the screen connectors. There are a lot of connectors on the wiring harness adapter that aren’t needed for the install as well that just get in the way. My Bronco also came with nav so I used the built in nav gps antenna not the one from Infotainment kit and had no issues, every worked better then expected.
Shipping was just under two weeks.

I too received mine in just under two weeks. I completed my install tonight. Everything worked as advertised right out of the box. I echo your comments on routing all the extra wires. And like you, I used my factory GPS antennae. No complaints or install issues. I was just a tad worried that something may not interface correctly with my aftermarket amps, processor, speakers & sub. Happy to report that everything came online without issue.

 

[2022 base]

Has anyone seen this...
2021+ Ford Bronco - 8" to 12" Sync 4 Radio w/ Navigation Upgrade Install Guide - Infotainment.com (youtube.com)

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