ECU module programming guide using FDRS

[JEB]

Have you labeled the stick? If so...needs to be short ...like Ford Sync and exFat format

Leaving the name blank also works. That’s what I do.

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[HammaMan]

Ironically I have a Samsung thumb drive that I have been using for both of the Powerboosts I have owned, and now the Mach-E.

I carry it in my left pocket everyday everywhere. Not to be mixed in with the 10 other thumb drives in the backpack.

So I don't think brand differentiation is the whole story.

Make/model/firmware.....?

I do know our vehicles can be picky about such things.

I got one of those and it doesn't work!

 

[rugedraw]

I got one of those and it doesn't work!

I thought of you when he posted that. The funny thing is, I have the same exact 64GB Samsung drive and I've done all my updates on it with no issues. lol

 

[Kanuck]

I thought of you when he posted that. The funny thing is, I have the same exact 64GB Samsung drive and I've done all my updates on it with no issues. lol

Different firmware in the usb drives... or chip/s.

 

[Snakebitten]

Different firmware in the usb drives... or chip/s.

Dat

 

[ReverendQ]

Dat

Hey folks, my day job exposes me to all kinds of issues with PC I/O. I highly recommend updating the PC per its manufacturer, this is separate from Windows Updates that should also be incorporated. Think of it as doing to the PC what we are trying to do with FDRS See PC Maintenance Is No Longer Optional | TechTalk Blog - Targus US .

 

[HammaMan]

I've got a like 10 of the little samsungs of various flavors and I couldn't get the damn things to work. 32 64 128GB flavors, none work.

 

[AbdAlrahman9989]

Today, I tried MicroSD card with USB reader
the vehicle started updating without "This USB is not supported" message After 3-4 minutes, I got below error

Android auto via cable is working fine
Means the USB Port is okay

 

[Snakebitten]

Android auto via cable is working fine
Means the USB Port is okay

Android Auto functioning is not a 100% guarantee that the USB hub isn't the issue, but it certainly vouches for the culprit to be elsewhere.

You certainly aren't the only fella that has been tortured with FDRS/USB woes. Many are documented here over the past 2+ years. And the solution has varied, so it isn't always straightforward for the next truck that struggles.

Until the truck succeeds with at least one USB update, you really can't rule out anything. If/when it does, you can then claim the laptop/FDRS is good, the USB storage device is good, the USB hub is good,.......

I personally leave room for the specific update files in the cloud for your VIN as suspect.

I add those possibilities into the equation because I have recently experienced it myself. Ford's servers appear to have files queued for one of my vehicles and the FDRS logs show that the file sizes do not match the "expected size", and FDRS aborts the update(s)

FDRS self service is a liberating option for the owner who enjoys taking such matters into their own hands. I don't regret the investment in $, time, research, one bit! But after performing many updates, approaching 100 across several of my vehicles, I've experienced lots of smooth sailing as well as some confusing failures. The good news is that eventually every obstacle can/will be overcome.

 

[fordtruckman2003]

Today, I tried MicroSD card with USB reader
the vehicle started updating without "This USB is not supported" message After 3-4 minutes, I got below error

Might try a traditional USB stick instead. It shouldn't matter, but who knows. I've had weird errors trying to do updates over USB and had to use CAN bus instead. Prepare for hours of fun if that is the case.

 

[AbdAlrahman9989]

The dead end...

I have APIM update which is 900MB, the only way to update it is via USB
And still getting USB is not supported
My Fdrs subscription will over tonight ??
I think it's time to give up

 

[Kanuck]

Might be a trip to the dealer or wait a few weeks and give it another try. Dig around and see if you can find an old USB stick...something about 3 or 4 years old. Old firmware might be the key. to updating. My USB stick is a Kingston 64GB and works just fine.

 

[TJSparky]

I tried 3 devices:
SanDisk 64GB flash drive,ASUS SSD 512GB and SD reader XD
None of them worked for me

One thing I noticed is when you format the drive, choose "Restore Default settings." If the drive automatically chooses something other than “exFAT” as the format, it may not work well. Even if you manually change it to "exFAT" it may not function properly for FDRS.

Having a USB drive that automatically choose "exFAT" by default works best from what I've seen.

I also wonder if this is why the dealers have issues updating systems and are not using the correct USB drives that FDRS is so picky about.

Here is another SanDisk drive I have that wouldn't update my cars when I used it. It doesn't default to "exFAT". Even if I changed it to "exFAT" it wouldn't update the vehicle in FDRS.

 

[AbdAlrahman9989]

BTW guys what is the last sync 4 version
Is it 23157? Rev 915

 

[Gord0]

BTW guys what is the last sync 4 version
Is it 23157? Rev 915

31291 is the latest

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