Ford SYNC Navigation Upgrade USB Stick 1/2 Issues
Below are the common issues associated with the USB Stick Sync Upgrade Kit
"You have already updated your software successfully. Please remove USB stick"
•Proceed to USB stick two. You do not need to run USB stick one.
System did not reset after USB Stick 2
•Not all systems will update.
•You can check by going to Settings>System>Install Applications>View Software Licenses.
•If you see the navigation application then proceed to the next step.
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