I searched this whole thread for info on disabling the locationsharing prompt (see this thread for what I mean: https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/location-and-vehicle-data-sharing-enabled-message.9095/), and also searched the FORScan Crowdsourced Wiki post but didnt find anything. Has...
Hey Bill,
There are a couple threads on this and if memory serves, there may be a fix in the next Sync 3 update. Or disabling FordPass may do it.
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/search/160559/?q=Location+%26+Vehicle+Data+Sharing+Enabled&o=date
Whether the SYNC3 is in Audio mode or Navigation mode, a few miles down the road this message pops up on the SYNC3 screen:
"Location & vehicledatasharing is enabled. Press the datasharing icon on the status bar to view connectivity settings. Pair a device to disable this prompt"
I can't seem...
So when these icons are up, do they override the Wi-fi icon? I can't figure out why I don't see the Wi-fi icon, even though it shows I am connected to my home network on the detailed screen. If someone can solve this mystery, I will be eternally grateful :)
I have a lower end radio in my 2019 Ranger. When I start the Ranger up, the radio plays whatever station it was left in the last time I drove it (first photo) Then after a few minutes I get a menu on the screen that tells me "My location and vehicledatasharing is enabled" (second photo) and...
Well, I just played with each of the Connectivity Settings and here is what I found. If you disable the TOP Slider "Connectivity Features" it disconnects both the "Location" sharing feature and the "Vehicledata & Remote Control" sliders. There is NO icon remaining on the Home Screen.
If you...
Expanding a little with new findings. The settings it references are basically the FordPass settings, so it seems to suggest the only way to avoid this pop up is to turn off FordPass. I obviously don’t want to do this. Thoughts from anyone? Or maybe this is an Apple problem and not a Ford one?
My iPhone is paired to my truck via Bluetooth. I've noticed though that when I plug in my phone to use CarPlay, I get this pop-up every single time: "Location and vehicledatasharing is enabled. Press the datasharing icon in the status bar to view Connectivity Settings. Pair a device to...