Ford Flex 2018 Owner's Manual page 427

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, SYNC 3 requires user consent
to send and receive app authorization
information and updates using the data
plan associated with the connected device.
Menu Item
Mobile Apps
Once Mobile Apps is enabled, you have the following options:
Update Mobile
Apps
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SYNC
On
Off
You can view the status of mobile app permissions in the settings
menu.
This provides information on the current state of available app
updates.
There are three possible statuses:
Update Needed
The system has
detected a new app
requiring authoriza-
tion or a general
permissions update is
required.
3
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.
Action and Description
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.
Up-To-Date Updating Mobile Apps...
No update is The system is trying to receive
required. an update.
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