How to Pair Your Samsung Galaxy S3 to Ford SYNC

Whether you’re an Apple user or Android you can’t discount the growing popularity of the Samsung Galaxy S3. So we here at Lebanon Ford decided to cater to the users of the S3, myself included, and created a specific guide on how to ensure your phone is paired to your Ford vehicle. Here are a couple of key things to remember when setting up your phone:

The S3 requires confirmation to download your phone book and allow MAP (Message Access Profile). MAP will allow the transfer of SMS messages through Bluetooth. Yes, you read that correctly. The Samsung Galaxy S3 is compatible with Ford SYNC’s text messaging. The phonebook and MAP are two separate prompts that will show up on your phone after you go through the final steps on the vehicle such as making the phone as “Favorite” or “Primary” and selecting “Yes” when asked to “Download Phonebook?”. When you see the prompts on the phone make sure to check the box that says “Don’t Ask Again” before selecting “OK”. This will ensure that you don’t have to confirm the request every time you enter your vehicle. Below you will find each version of Ford SYNC, simply find the one that is located in your vehicle and follow the steps that apply.

SYNC

Car

1. Bring up the Phone Menu by pressing the “Phone” button.
2. Use the Tune knob to scroll through the menu to locate “System Settings” and press “OK”.
3. Press “OK” to get into “Bluetooth Devices”.
4. Press “OK” on “Add Bluetooth Devices”.
5. Press “OK” on Find SYNC, you will see a 6-digit PIN that you will have to enter in to your phone.

Phone

1. Locate and select your Settings.
2. Select “Bluetooth” and make sure it’s turned “On”.
3. Click “Scan” to search for SYNC. Once you see SYNC select it, and enter in the PIN displayed and click “Ok”.
4. After you go through the prompts on the vehicle make sure to check you phone to accept the transfer of your contacts and to allow MAP. If you don’t see them directly on your phones screen, slide down the notification bar at the top and they’ll be found their.

SYNC with Navigation

Car

1. Click the “Phone” button.
2. Select “Settings”.
3. Select Add, you will see a 6-digit PIN that you will have to enter in you phone.

Phone

1. Locate and select your Settings.
2. Select “Bluetooth” and make sure it’s turned “On”.
3. Click “Scan” to search for SYNC. Once you see SYNC select it, and enter in the PIN displayed and click “Ok”.
4. After you go through the prompts on the vehicle make sure to check you phone to accept the transfer of your contacts and to allow MAP. If you don’t see them directly on your phones screen, slide down the notification bar at the top and they’ll be found their.

MyFord

Car

1. Get to the Phone Menu by pressing the “Phone” button.
2. Use the Tune knob to scroll through the menu to locate “System Settings” and press OK.
3. Press OK to get into “Bluetooth Devices”.
4. Press OK on “Add Bluetooth Devices”.
5. Press OK on Find SYNC, you will see a 6-digit PIN that you will have to enter in to your phone.

Phone

1. Locate and select your Settings.
2. Select “Bluetooth” and make sure it’s turned “On”.
3. Click “Scan” to search for SYNC. Once you see SYNC select it, and enter in the PIN displayed and click “Ok”.
4. After you go through the prompts on the vehicle make sure to check you phone to accept the transfer of your contacts and to allow MAP. If you don’t see them directly on your phones screen, slide down the notification bar at the top and they’ll be found their.

MyFord Touch

Car

1. Select the “Phone” tab in the upper left corner of the screen.
2. Select “Settings”.
3. Select “Bluetooth Devices”.
4. Select Add Device, you will see a 6-Digit PIN on the screen that you will have to enter in your phone.

Phone

1. Locate and select your Settings.
2. Select “Bluetooth” and make sure it’s turned “On”.
3. Click “Scan” to search for SYNC. Once you see SYNC select it, and enter in the PIN displayed and click “Ok”.
4. After you go through the prompts on the vehicle make sure to check you phone to accept the transfer of your contacts and to allow MAP. If you don’t see them directly on your phones screen, slide down the notification bar at the top and they’ll be found their.

Contact Us

If you have any questions on how to pair your Samsung Galaxy S3 to Ford SYNC and MyFord Touch than get in contact with us at 855-567-0440 or you can email us at mytechteam@lebanon-ford.com. We would also love to hear what you think of us and the service that we provide at DealerRater.com.