yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] szelezola:
You can access various Sync 2 update files via the following link:

https://www.focusstoc.com/threads/sync-2-v3-10-update-all-language-packs.498265/

The one I did with is the 3.10 -> 3.08 package, regardless of your region:

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Mr. "Bannko" describes everything in his first post, so anyone can do their own update. There are separate language packs, but the description also mentions NAV activated verrsions.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] sensorial:
If you already have the highest number of soft 3.10, you need to downgrade to 3.08 with a special downgrade package. And then upload fresh 3.10 with a given language version for your country.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] hiroshimek:
Work like a charm, many thanks!
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] hiroshimek:
Yep, downgraded to 3.08 with package from szelezola, upgraded back to 3.10. Ready to rumble. If possible I would like to try with Your newest release. Im really curious how it performs.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] sensorial:
Send me your serial number in private.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] hiroshimek:
Unfortunately still no luck. Added all permissions and tested on both apps (RU&CN). AA situation did not improved as well. I will check on some older Samsung and POCO tommorow at work.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] sensorial:
i guess you need to update the carlinkit adapter itself
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] hiroshimek:
Done already, set BT advanced settings as per manual.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] sensorial:
see resolution in settings
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] jackduloz74:
Thanks for your help i will try soon
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Xious80:
I have the AutoKit

https://xdaforums.com/attachments/screenshot_20230724_165122_gallery-jpg.5977241/

and Android phone and an Ford Focus with SYNC2 but CCPU S/W version: 4.32.14073_PRODUCT

Do I understand correct that I need to downgrade to 3.10 in order for AutoKit to work?

https://www.focusstoc.com/threads/sync-2-v3-10-update-all-language-packs.498265/
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] sensorial:
it is best to have the highest software number for proper operation
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Xious80:
Thanks for quick response.

Ok, but I guess that my S/W version 4.32.14073_PRODUCT is newer than the 3.10 which seems to be used together with the AutoKit ?

Or is it possible to generate a 4.32 S/W with AutoKit enabled?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] sensorial:
Ford somehow described it so strangely, but 3.10 is the latest. on this old one, yours will also start, but it may be slower. send a sync2 serial number to priv, it will generate a file for you.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Salubart:
Hi, I am new to this topic. Happy to hear I can use Android Auto with this system. Bought a car with Sync2 to last week.

I already ordered the mentioned Carlinkit Adapter.

I checked if my Sync is up to date on https://www.ford.com/support/sync-maps-updates/ and it says it is.

Version I see is CCPU-S/W: 3.08.15128.EA.10_PRODUCT

Anything else i need to prepare?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] sensorial:
it's ok. send the serial number priv I'll prepare a package for you.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] hiroshimek:
Well... checked with different resolutions + different fps values + different dpi... + few other combinations not already mentioned.... no luck with Nothing2.

AppleCarPlay - works as previously -> generally rather slower than faster, but works.

AA - not works - welcome screen confirmation

Switched device to SamsungGalaxy S8 - I was not able to connect, most probably it require root as there's a lot of candy addons from Samsung.

Switched to POCO x3 - no luck again.

Thanks for valued suggestions, I will agresively wait&observe how it goes, maybe sooner or later sth. will change.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Xious80:
Ok but then I guess I should install 3.10 from https://www.focusstoc.com/threads/sync-2-v3-10-update-all-language-packs.498265/ first and then you can generate a file for me? I would like to have as fast experienced as possible.

But I checked https://www.ford.com/support/sync-maps-updates/ and it says it is up to date, strange.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] vincentka:
send serial nr here :)

and I prepare You package without PRIV :D
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Tomy_focus_st:
Bonjour. désolé si je fais des erreurs, je suis français. J'ai lu un peu le sujet qui est très intéressant mais je n'ai pas tout compris.

J'ai un focus 2015 avec sync2. est-il possible d'avoir waze et spotify sur l'écran radio et d'utiliser l'écran tactile ? J'ai un redmi note 10s.

le numéro de série de mon snc2 est : XT9YP5TY

Merci pour votre aide
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] sensorial:
Nous écrivons en anglais
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Tomy_focus_st:
Good morning. Please excuse me it is Google Translate in Chrome which automatically translates the page and also what I wrote before sending it

So I said, I read a little about the subject which is very interesting but I didn't understand everything.

I have a focus 2015 with sync2. is it possible to have waze and spotify on the radio screen and use the touch screen? I have a redmi note 10s.

the serial number of my snyc2 is: XT9YP5TY
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] vincentka:
https://xdaforums.com/t/myford-touc...on-rear-view-camera-etc.3321397/post-88943601
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] kons18:
Mod edit - translated by https://www.deepl.com/translator Oswald Boelcke, Senior Moderator!

Hi Vincent, can you prepare a package for me ? XT9K5CY3.

*********************

Cześć Wincentka, czy możesz przygotować dla mnie paczkę ? XT9K5CY3.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Oswald Boelcke:
Hello and good afternoon, @kons18 Welcome to XDA! I hope you'll always get the support you require.

However, as a one-time courtesy I've translated your above post. With reference to rule no. 4 of the XDA Forum Rules, please post in English or add at least an English translation to your Polish posts. Thanks for your cooperation.

Spoiler content hidden.

Regards

Oswald Boelcke

Senior Moderator
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] superprzemo:
Hello,

I have instaled MirrorLink+player+Navitech from Sync2MirrorLink.exe V2.0 and works good, but could anybody expalin how can I prepare files for sync2 but via syncextpack_builder_public?

How I can install another aplication for example Total commander?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] phantomknight321:
I should mention that on my 13 Focus ST the center instrument cluster display displayed the turn by turn directions without changing any special bits...in fact, I've only changed the main one to enable the nav and haven't messed with the ACM, good results so far.

Tomorrow I plan to research more about this .cab signing situation
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] sheltonfilms:
I actually saw this on fordpimods.com today:

"If you have an instrument cluster with SyncServices Compass function it becomes directions during a route as pictured below!"

All you do is send him your APIM and he fixes it up and sends it back. Weird hypothesis but wonder if the APIM can change the ABD for the other units if its on?

I know when you change settings in the clusters (using the menu that all customers see) it actually modifies the ABD depending on what setting you went with.

Does the sound of the navigation work correctly? What about doing a voice destination? Hit steering button and saying "destination address"?

Could look at your factory ABD and see if there are changes in the ACM and IPC as they are now.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] COMpulse:
Sounds like maybe he has this instrument panel cluster:

[IMG="single lcd dash cluster"]http://images.hgmsites.net/lrg/2013-ford-focus-5dr-hb-se-instrument-cluster_100402894_l.jpg[/IMG]

Not this one:

[IMG="dual color LCD instrument panel cluster"]http://images.hgmsites.net/lrg/2013-ford-fusion-4-door-sedan-se-fwd-instrument-cluster_100408887_l.jpg[/IMG]
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] ulao2:
Yeah, ACM modifications are not needed.

all us and most all APIM's are upgraded.

ESN is an 8 character number for the APIM what do you mean by the APIM?

xprtyuhf/???????
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] flsdiver:
Lucky you, i did not find any as build changes in the ipc either, looks like mine needs $600 instrument cluster, only available on high end trucks, mines only the somewhat fancy IPC. i guess you don't get much for $50k sticker anymore. Don't think turn by turn in ipc will justify that purchase.

---------- Post added at 01:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:57 PM ----------

I think, read that as: the correct ESN for your APIM. ESN is in the file, it is what makes it specifically signed for that ESN and APIM module ONLY. It is why a generic file is, at this time, not possible.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] ulao2:
This is what I also have found to be the case. Though I'm pretty certain I have an upgraded APIM here and patching this data does not allow the lic. to pass. So only 3 possibility here that I can thing of.

1) the APIM is not at the latest.

2) human error.

3) There is something else that need to be done to this file

ill do more test, if anyone thinks it 3, let me know.

oh how can I tell what version of the lic file I have? Are there only two versions?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] COMpulse:
I did not have to modify my IPC module to get the Compass to become Directions. When you're en-route it changes automatically. The only modules I changed were APIM and ACM.

Also, I'm wondering if the ACM bit could be for the APIM to get traffic from the Sirius radio, instead of having to do with volume control. Heck, could be both.

On the APIMs that don't work, have you compared tag <113> in the .AB 7D0 to the <ImageFPN> tag in the Sync_ESN_VIN.XML? Do they match?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] phantomknight321:
I think you MIGHT be on to something with the Sirius thing. I didn't touch my ACM and it dims the volume just fine
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] ulao2:
OK just grabbed an APIM and check for updates and it is at the latest.

I can get the AB data off of the APIM itself. but there is no telling what Vin it came from, so I can not download the ABD from a site.

If I run the check flash the xml says <ImageFPN>EA5T-14D544-AD</ImageFPN>

there are 3 version of APIMS that we know of.

1 port usb

2 port usb

A new one from china. 1 port we call Y

---------- Post added at 01:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:38 PM ----------

here are the results from a check on each

1-port EA5T-14D544-AD.

2-port EA5T-14D544-AD.

y-port EA5T-14D544-AB.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] seadiel:
Looking at the SYNC update files it already has all the NAV files included during the update. So if you are at the latest version you already have the US NAV files installed unless you have a non US version installed. I don't know why you are having problems, you should be able to download the custom lic file with each ESN and be done.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] ulao2:
that could be my problem then, how exactly do you download a nav file by esn? We get the nav update files from the server based on a vin. I was just trying to reuse this nav file and swap out the 500 (lic) file and editing the esn number in the cab.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] seadiel:
Use the link fisdiver has in his excel. keep everything the same in the URL except for the ESN, change the ESN to your ESN you need for the car in the URL and it will download the lic file with the ESN you specified in the URL. Then install the 14F500-BE lic file and you should be good, assuming you changed the as built data bit on the APIM.

NAV update files will be the same for everyone exception of county/language/sync version (but if you are at the newest update you are fine)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] ulao2:
Right but I found that more of the data in the excel file needs to match. Simple changing the esn does not get it.

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nm it was a caps issues
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] seadiel:
Can you send me only the lic file that fails and the lic file that installs fine?

My goal is the same as yours.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] ulao2:
it was a caps issue.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] seadiel:
So all good now on this APIM? lic file installed?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] flsdiver:
When you can break the 2048 bit certificate signatures without the key give the NSA a call, they will pay millions for it.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] ulao2:
OK but still there is more to this because I tried a download for esp 11111111 and flashed it, works then changed the 11111111 to 22222222 and flashed it to a APIM with 22222222 and it didnt work. Then did the excel download for 22222222 and flashed %100. So I compare the two and the lower half of the file is completely different. So simply changing the esn number in a file is not enough we need to download a new lic file. Maybe that is cleat to you but this is what I was trying to say in my many posts. So what the heck does this file have in it? Is this some sort of encryption or just driver signing. My goal is to make this lic files without having to download them.

yes, like flsdiver just said. This is what I have been saying in my posts. So there is more to it.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] flsdiver:
Ok,

Sync update CABs 101. Every CAB is signed with the F0rd Certificate. The

only

updates that will be allowed to be installed are CABs that are signed by f0rd. All normal updates are generically signed, like the update file for your graphics image. As i said in earlier post, Some CABs can be signed for individual electronic control modules. In the case of the apim license file (BT4T-14F500-BE.CAB) it is signed by f0rd for that ESN ONLY!

Change one bit in any CAB and it will not install. PERIOD!

So, this was very big to find this url, and thus to have f0rd graciously sign this cab for any ESN, plus provide the right NAV software in a nice little zip for you.

you stand to make a lot of money with now nav enabled apims, i think you can afford a little time to do each one.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] COMpulse:
Are you all using the same license file?

I'm "mostly sure" mine was BT4T-14D546-EE. I still have the URLs I used..

Edit:

I say URLs because initially I thought the nav app download was required as well.

Edit 2:

Nav is actually not useless. I'm not using it for directions, but just for the overhead view. I wasn't using the touchscreen for anything anyway. I use the instrument cluster for HVAC because the soft-touch buttons on the headunit are terrible. And I use the A/V for music from a tablet mounted above my touchscreen.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] kons18:
MOD TRANSLATION (from translate.google.com)

"Does anyone know step by step instructions on how to upload the package prepared by Vincent?"

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Czy ktoś zna instrukcję krok po kroku jak wgrać paczkę przygotowaną przez Vincenta?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] vincentka:
Before .. use MASTER RESET ON YOUR SYNC

and

1. unzip the zip to pendrive

2. put pendrive in sync2

3. go to wallpapers on sync2 and select installer.jpg

on pendrive which is located in SyncExtPack folder

4. the unit will reboot

5. remove pendrive and put in computer

6. rename SyncExtPack\pack_install.bin to install.bin

7. put in sync2

8. after couple of seconds (in my case around 10 sec)

the installer will run

9. done
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Salubart:
Hi, i successfully installed the package from sensorial today. Thanks for the package.

But it is unclear to me how to use Android Auto.

I already have the carlinkit adpater and i thought i could use Android Auto with AutoKit and this adapter.

Nothing happens when I connect Phone to carlinkit to Car USB. Do I need to upgrade Firmware of the adapter?

Or am I completely wrong?

Thank you
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] vincentka:
Easy ?;P
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] sensorial:
Yes, update the firmware in the adapter and take a good quality USB cable. Install the latest Android Auto app on your phone
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] vincentka:
for mirrolink + android phone use EasyConnect software :)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] focar:
I also have a Sync 2 radio and would like the software for my cell phone too. Can someone help me? The SN is XT77CFR5
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] lukerkr:
I have sync2, any chance to generate a package with AutoKit, mirrorlink? How is it possible to change the language of the navigation lector to Polish? My SN: YU7M03HW.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] budpull:
Hi, I also have a Sync 2 system and I would like the software for my car to connect Iphone with apple carlink. What can I do? The SN is XUC7WM15 (italian language) Thanks,

Paolo.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] jackduloz74:
Nothing to do for me :( I can try with the iphone? Thanks
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] lukerkr:
Did you manage to solve the problem? It's the same with me. All up to date and no screen response at start of AA. Tested on Xiaomi Mi9 and Samsung A32.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Lupuccio:
Same problem for me and for many of us...
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] hiroshimek:
Nope, I surrended and switched to aggresive waiting for next updates :) But it does not mean, that I stopped searching for solutions...Most probably there are some options, as I can see on adverts on FB groups - someone is selling following features...

Apart from AA on Android 13, seems that there is legit Easyconnected ENG version - no more RU/CN versions they adverts.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] lukerkr:
It is suspected that this is the same version as the one from the forum described a few pages earlier ;). I have a phone with Android 13 and it's not working.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Lupuccio:
I suggest to create a List with Working and not cell phones with android/ios version.

I've tried with:

XIAOMI 11T pro / Android 13 -> NO

Samsung S8+ / Android ? -> NO

Samsung S22 Ultra / Android 13 -> NO

Feel free to add other models to that list.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] hiroshimek:
Maybe not the same one, CPU efficiency described by Sensorial is three, but mirrorlink is different, what else is different... who knows ;)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] rioachim:
You need to manually give Android Auto permission on the phone to access notifications, or just use 2 phones (one with the app, the other with AA) and Carlinkit dongle between them for the initial setup.

Short story: after more than one year I tried again to see if Android Auto can be used (mirrorlink was and is a nonsense, a phone holder is a better solution). If you want to make sure that AA will work (barely), set in Carlink app (while having the dongle connected) Software decoding and L screen size. Then on the phone, in AA app developer settings, set the maximum output resolution to 800x480.

The thing is that Carlinkit dongle will connect with the last set resolution, and connecting it to a phone will mess up that resolution, that's why it's easier to set software decoding. I will try at some point to force a tablet into 800x480 for hardware decoding, to see if the bottom bar flicker will be less often.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] lukerkr:
..." Then on the phone, in AA app developer settings, set the maximum output resolution to 800x480." ..

Can you tell me where to set it exactly?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] kons18:
Nadal nie mam czasu wgrać paczki od Vincenta. Czy ktoś może dodać zrzuty ekranu jak to wygląda po wgraniu?

Co się stanie, jeśli podczas przesyłania nie powiedzie się?

=====================

Moderator edit for English translation -BIGWORM

I still don't have time to upload the package from Vincent. Can someone add screenshots of what it looks like after uploading?

What if the upload fails?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] rioachim:
PSA: How to enable Developer Mode in the updated Android Auto app - Android Auto Community
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] lukerkr:
Maybe someone who started AA can comment? On what phone? What settings in carlinkit? All the above tips brought poor results. I only managed to display the map itself on sync2
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] hiroshimek:
Kind of game changer here.

- I did connected with other car in "normal" way

- switched dongle to software decoding and L screen size

- does not worked with forced resolution 800x400

- checked negotiate and 1280x720 - failed

For me it works with forced 1920x1080.

Of course only maps, control from phone. No freezing - preety nice.

Tried to change destination via "hey google", screen become a bit blueish, maybe a matter of playing with settings.

Rioachim - appreciate Your valuable input, making this experience possible. I will try to play a bit and check if anything may be also tuned.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] rioachim:
Info: I noticed the dongle does not apply the setup changes immediately, only after the second or third disconnect from the car, therefore please keep this in mind when you experiment with the Carlinkit app settings.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] sensorial:
Check the settings. You need to make several connections for the system to remember it!
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] jackduloz74:
Who know the right way to use Iphone for mirrlorlink? Thanks
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] sensorial:
You must have the hybrid package installed, my name is CarAuto and it allows you to connect your iPhone using the Carlinkit adapter

https://allegro.pl/oferta/carlinkit-adapter-wired-do-apple-carplay-auto-13959355889
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] jackduloz74:
thanks, you have already prepared the package for my sync 2 and I already have the Carlink adapter. I tried with my android phone but it doesn't work I have an iPhone 7 max thrown in a drawer and I would like to try mirrorlinking with that
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] lukerkr:
I'm starting to give up. Many configuration attempts and the only result is as in the attached photos. The screen does not work with touch.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] mslupski:
Hi All,

I've got a few questions:

I can see that some of you are generating patches for installation, Is it paid or free?

Also saw that you are changing RedEdit values to speed up AndroidAuto on Sync2 - how to do it?

How to upgrade Sync to 3.10 version? Is somewhere official software with PL language?

I've just ordered AutoKit dongle so I will need soon package with:

Mirrorlink

AutoKit (for Android Auto)

VideoPlayer.

Navitel.

TotalComander

Polish lector for Navi
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] kons18:
When I try to do everything according to the instructions, I get the message "this USB device is not recognized". What should I do?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] sensorial:
Priv.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] sensorial:
the file has probably expired or change the pendrive