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crouse
02-05-2016, 11:26 AM
My wife can no longer receive text messages on her 2013 Ford Explorer after she got her iPhone 6s. We've updated her iPhone to the most current software, so I assume it has something to do with the Ford Sync. It worked just fine with her iPhone 5s. She is able to receive and make calls from the vehicle just fine. I also tried my Motorola Droid Turbo 2 without success. Has anyone else run into this and if so, were you able to resolve it? is there an update to the Ford Sync? Thanks, Curt
Spectragod
02-05-2016, 11:59 AM
Ford's site sync my ride, sign up, download the update, and hope it fixes it. Dealer will do the update for you as well.
crouse
02-05-2016, 12:30 PM
Awesome! Thanks. I just downloaded the zip file update to my computer, unzipped it and copied it to a empty flash drive. I'll give this a try tonight when I get home. Sounds like I just need to insert the flash drive into the USB port in the Explorer. I'm sure Ford would have charged me $100 for this.
Vortech347
02-05-2016, 01:04 PM
Easy, I ran into this with my Iphone

In the bluetooth menu select the sync profile. The little I with a circle around it. Make sure SHOW NOTIFICATIONS is turned on.
crouse
02-05-2016, 01:23 PM
Thanks for the info.
crouse
02-05-2016, 05:52 PM
I installed the Sync update and still no texts. Then we did what you recommended and turned Show Notifications on then texts would work. So I wonder if the Sync update wasn't needed? No harm either way. It's always to keep up to date on any updates. Thanks again.
SpartaPerformance
02-05-2016, 06:12 PM
Apple does not allow text messages to info-tainment systems
Spectragod
02-06-2016, 06:56 AM
Apple does not allow text messages to info-tainment systems

Really, they work on my 15' F350?
SpartaPerformance
02-06-2016, 08:28 PM
Really, they work on my 15' F350?

From an iPhone? Should not be, Apple has blocked text messages however there is a tutorial to turn on notifications in SYNC device in bluetooth menu, I'm curious to try it, perhaps something has changed recently
Vortech347
02-08-2016, 01:18 AM
From an iPhone? Should not be, Apple has blocked text messages however there is a tutorial to turn on notifications in SYNC device in bluetooth menu, I'm curious to try it, perhaps something has changed recently


Works fine. Mine phone is linked up with 3 sync systems from 11' to current. When your iphone updates for some reason the "show notifications" is always reset to off. Make sure this is enabled and your sync will read and show you text messages. However you won't be able to respond unless stopped. (My 11' will though, I can choose a quick pre-typed one, my SHO won't let me unless at zero mph)