Thanks very much Rich. It's slightly different on iMac. Cheers.

 

Buy me an iMac and I'll do you a guide

 

Can anything go wrong when doing this ? And what are the updates ?

 

Nah, nothing major can go wrong. If you have a problem just repeat the installation instructions.

The updates contain fixes for reported issues and software changes for new phone operating systems ( like the latest iOS5 for iPhones)

 

when i get to image 3 it does offer me the option to extract on the iMac. Nothing

When its on your USB what should it look like mate.

 

Do you have WinZip installed?

If not you can get it here - http://www.winzip.com/mac/en/index.html (Mac version)
No need to buy it, just download the free version. Best to uncheck any additional software it offers you

Once on the USB it will show as separate files (about 15 of them)

 

That pic looks fimiliar

It was too quick for me to capture install complete. On the screen for about 3 secs

 

Yeh, ta for that, credit added in the OP.

 

my sister has a 09 fiesta with bluetooth and USB will the update be suitable for her car?

 

The first link in the first Post says it's not applicable to the Ford Ka , so I'd imagine it applies to everything else Chris .

 

Nice finding. Applied the update and i have my network power gauge back

Works fine.....

 

Thanks Rich, just done this so now the wife's happy.
Motorola Defy now working!!!

Here is how to update your head unit with the latest updates from Ford.

1. Click THIS LINK to take you to the download page for Ford.

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2. Click on

next to Ford Audio Update. Then select "Save File" and "OK". This will take a couple of minutes. Plug a USB stick in to your PC.

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3. Right click on the downloaded folder and select "open with WinZip"

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4. Click on "Extract" in the menu bar of WinZip

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5. You need to extract the files to your USB stick. In my case it is the one arrowed above. Ensure it is not extracted to any sub folders on your USB stick.

6. Take your USB stick to your car and follow these instructions from Ford................

7. Switch off the vehicle radio and ignition. Now turn the radio on by pressing the ON button without turning the ignition or the engine on.

8. Now connect your USB stick to your vehicle's USB connection.

9. Now turn the ignition on. Do not start the engine or use any other functions of your Ford vehicle during the update process.
• For vehicles with keyless start (start button), please press the start button without pressing the clutch pedal.
• For vehicles with automatic transmission, please place the selector lever in the P position and turn the ignition on without pressing the brake pedal.

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10. The update is now started by the USB stick and takes around 20 minutes. During the update process the radio is muted and the following message appears on the radio display: "Update running… please wait!". Once the update is complete, "Update successful" is shown on the display; this message is only displayed for a short time and the radio turns itself on.

11. Once the update process has been completed, please turn your radio off and then on again. Test the function of the Ford Bluetooth and multimedia system by pressing the phone button in the vehicle. If the phone menu is shown in the radio display, the update was successful. If this does not happen, please complete the steps again from point 8. Following a successful update, you may need to reconnect your mobile phone with the Ford Bluetooth handsfree system.

*last pic courtesy of Coggers

 

Extracted the files to my memory stick but when I follow the instructions, nothing happens.
No download message or anything.

Any advice?

Thanks
G

 

Did the files end up in a sub folder on the memory stick? It won't work if they are.

 

Since I done this update the skip no longer works on my iPhone 4. I can select tracks using the menu but neither the steering wheel buttons or head unit buttons skip tracks.

 

Hopefully a quickie, but is there a way around this if you don't have winzip on your computer?
I've still extracted all the files to my memory stick with the computers zip file extractor but every attempt when connecting to the cars system results in a 'update failed'

 

Can you not install a trial version of win zip?

 

Ignore my last message, I hadn't saved the files to the USB correctly, I put that down to user error

Now seems to be nicely updated and working as i assume it should do.

Cheers Rich

 

Cheers mate just downloaded ready for the morning

 

is there any point doing this if my phone etc seem to work fine? or is it a case of if it aint broke.....

 

If your phone works fine mate. Then no need to do it.

Only other benefit is if you use an iPod or planning to you don't need to use the ford y cable. You can use the normal iPod cable straight into USB without worrying about plugging in the jack plug for audio as it is now done through the USB

 

Thanks mate mine works fine as well

 

good answer. Cheers

 

Im gona bite the bullet and have a go wish me luck

Woohoo

 

2 hours Rico and no response yet.
Huston we have a problem

 

well i think ive got it to the usb took me ages to figure out what it was (er drive f might be the one lol)
now if it is and not in a sub folder as i exported it from the rar file ,should be peachy ,but this is me were talking about

how would i know if its in a sub file

 

now if this works with my limited computer skill il be amazed lol

 

Look on USB if you can see the files at highest level ok. If its in a folder then it's in a sub folder mate.
Either that or it's on my USB so next time I see you can run it from mine USB

 

Think i've got it. Update running please wait 14mins to go

 

<---------- on tenterhooks here

 

 

Cheers Rich

Fed up with my ip4s playing up & dropping out/working when it wants - hopefully re-paired with the headunit & that'll be the end of it

 

Just updated mine. Many thanks.