2018-F150-Owner's Manual

SYNC™3

Navigation Source Selection The screen lists available alternative navigation sources using Applink. Mobile Apps You can enable the control of compatible mobile apps running on your Bluetooth or USB device on SYNC 3. In order to enable mobile apps, SYNC3 requires user consent to send and receive app authorization information and updates using the data planassociatedwith the connecteddevice.

The connected devices send data to Ford Motor Company in the United States. The encrypted information includes your VIN, SYNC 3 module number, anonymous usage statistics and debugging information. Updates may take place. Note: Not all Mobile Apps are compatible with the system. Note: Standard data rates will apply. Ford Motor Company is not responsible for any additional charges you may receive from your service provider, when your vehicle sends or receives data through the connected device.

Menu Item

Action and Description

Mobile Apps

On Off

Enable or disable the use of mobile apps on SYNC 3.

Disabling mobile apps in the settings menu disables auto- matic updates and the use of mobile apps on SYNC 3. You can view the status of mobile app permissions in the settings menu.

Once Mobile Apps is enabled, you have the following options:

Update Mobile Apps

This provides information on the current state of available app updates.

There are three possible statuses:

Update Needed

Up-To-Date No update is required.

Updating Mobile Apps…

The system has detected a new app requiring authoriza- tion or a general permissions update is required.

The system is trying to receive an update.

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