MyFord Touch Sync and Samsung Galaxy S II tethering 

I actually watched this just to find out why the feature exists. 😂 When we get to, "Alright...so...can someone please tell me the purpose of this?" I just about died. 😂😂😂

I totally agree with your end comment about why. So true. I always thought the same thing. Thank you.

how funny I was hoping this would give me the answers I was looking for but we all have the same question. Great tutorial BTW

I also agree, i bought a ford focus last year, and sync II is the worst thing the car have. I think ford tried to show something they didn't have, Thank you

The purpose is specifically for software updates for the car specifically

Yep, I'm hitting the "Huh?" button too. Especially since, according the the Ford Sync website (12/2013) there is not a single compatible phone that can tether. My phone can tether to Toyota's Entune which brings several apps (Pandora, Wx, etc) up on the display. Might be worthwhile with MIFI or something.

I don't think you understood the purpose of the Wi-Fi settings for the vehicle. It's not to have internet access on the dashboard. The purpose of this function is so that you can have up to four more Wi-Fi devices tethered to your phone (or USB aircard) with its access to the 4G network. It's so your teenagers could use Wi-Fi in the backseat while you're driving on a long trip. Not everybody has a 4G phone, so that's why it can work with an aircard or some other wi-fi capable device.

This was precisely my question when I tried using it and found that all it was for was so others can link up to my phones Internet inside the car. Problem is, my phone is already in the car, so why would I go through all this extra steps to do the same thing? What other purpose is it?

I asked the dealership the same question... perhaps thats why they came out with sync 3

Another idea Ford had was to have your system update when connected to wi fi hot spot.

if you have a wireless internet stick it makes more sense. Maybe in the future when data connections on your phone allow for higher bandwidth caps tethering off the phone would make more sense. lol

I want to know why to connect it too! Does it download traffic info or anything else useful?

is it not the difference between a network switch and a network hub? :P

Having internet you get traffic alerts, restaurants, gas prices,movies nearby, weather. And a few more things at least thats what i get in my 2013 edge sport

Oke

Exactly!

great tutorial btw

Vincint, my phone already has the capability to tether up to 4 devices.

Is your rear camera on all the time?

From what I'm hearing is that Ford doesn't want to add any type of capabilities right now with adding a browser or apps for fear of issues. Maybe down the road they might update it. But for now, I guess you could add like a IPad or an audio/video device so you can watch a dvd or movie on 2 screens the same movie. One on your A/V device and one on MFT screen, while the car is parked.

What is the purpose

I'm still trying to sync my phoned and play Pandora.

provably to upgrade the system true the internet

haga un video de estos pero en español gracias

and no answers still? :)

I have a 2016 focus with sync I have found it pretty crap really if you buy just for this tech aspect as I did you will be disappointed it's ok but not worth the extra money sat nav ok phone calls good rest crap crap crap

i have ford focus and i think sync2 is the stupidest thing i have ever seen , i mean wireless internet and screen 8" inches for what ? no video no gps no phone mirroring like other cars no no no , i realy regret having to buy that car

This was precisely my question when I tried using it and found that all it was for was so others can link up to my phones Internet inside the car. Problem is, my phone is already in the car, so why would I go through all this extra steps to do the same thing? What other purpose is it?