GEN 5 T-Style Radio for 2018-21 Ford Ranger

APPLICATIONS:

• 2018-2021 Ford Ranger

Factory Features Retained: (if present)
USB ports
Steering Wheel Controls
Steering Wheel Heater
Heated Seat Controls
Cooled Seat Controls
Factory Rear Camera
Manual HVAC Controls
Automatic HVAC Controls
Factory remote start from keyfob (see note below for Ford Pass phone app remote start)
Factory Wi-Fi hotspot (RETRIEVE PASSWORD PRIOR TO REMOVING THE FACTORY RADIO!)
Bang & Olufsen Audio System (additional adapter required)

Factory Features NOT Retained: (if present)
SYNC
Ford Pass
Satellite Radio
HD Radio
CD Player
Driver Information Center radio & navigation displays
Factory Microphone
Steering Wheel Voice Command
Auto HVAC & heated seats/wheel from factory remote start (manual settings supported)

Note: The list above is what is known regarding integration with factory features and options. Some combinations of factory options may not have been tested in the development of this unit, and may not be supported.

Some factory features may be lost or altered due to automatic updating of the operating system of the vehicle – IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO ALLOW AUTOMATIC UPDATING OF THE FACTORY SOFTWARE, PLEASE DISABLE AUTOMATIC UPDATING IN THE FACTORY RADIO PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF FACTORY RADIO. 

If your vehicle has an option or feature that is not shown, please call before purchase to confirm whether or not it is supported. We do not refund based on non-support of factory features.

The Linkswell GEN4 T-Style radio system comes with the Google Maps app pre-installed for use as the default navigation system, though any navigation app that can be downloaded from the Google Play store can be installed and used as the default system as well. In addition, using the “PhoneLink” app, you can use any compatible Car Play or Android Auto app on your phone for navigation.

NOTE: USING ANY ANDROID NAVIGATION APP ON THE RADIO OR YOUR PHONE WILL REQUIRE INTERNET CONNECTIVITY AND WILL CONSUME DATA.

This means that in order to run Google Maps or any other Android GPS app you have installed on the radio, you must have a data hotspot in the vehicle and paired to the radio – this can be the factory data hotspot, your phone, a portable hotspot, etc.

IGO NEXT GEN NAVIGATION UPGRADE

The iGo Next Gen Navigation system upgrade gives you the ability to navigate without consuming data and is pre-installed on your system – it just needs the license file to make it active.

Adding the license is an extra-cost option that can be added when you order, or you can activate the iGo system after your purchase.

In order to do the upgrade after you have purchased the system, here’s the process:

• Run the “Dev Info” app and on the screen that opens, the “IMEI” number will be shown at the bottom left of the screen
• Copy the IMEI number EXACTLY. NOTE: There are no refunds for licenses generated for the wrong IMEI number!
• Purchase the iGo license here: https://www.adcmobile.com/product/igo-nextgen-navigation-upgrade-for-t-style-radios/
• Provide the IMEI number of your unit during checkout
• We will forward your IMEI number to the manufacturer
• The manufacturer will generate the license (.lyc file) and we will email it to you
• Follow the instructions below to install

Installation of iGo Next-Gen navigation license file:

• Save the “lyc” file we send you to a USB stick
• Insert the USB stick into a USB port in the truck
• Open File Manager app
• You will have “FLASH” and “USB” drive icons on the left column – click on the “USB” drive
• You should now see the “.lyc” file you copied to the USB drive – tap on the box on the far right of the file name to highlight the file (this adds a checkmark to the box)
• Hit the “Copy” icon (bottom of screen – icon on left)
• Tap the “Flash” icon (top left)
• Tap “iGo” folder to open it
• Tap the “license” folder to open it
• Tap the “Paste” icon (bottom of screen – icon on left) – this will paste the file into the “license” folder
• Now start the iGo system and it will walk you through the setup process

If you want iGo to be the default navigation app, open “Settings”. The navigation icon (top icon) should be lit. Double-tap the iGo NextGen icon in the list at right. Tap the checkmark to verify your selection. iGo will now open when you touch the “Navi” icon on the bottom bar or on the Home screen.

FIRMWARE UPDATING:

All firmware updates can be done Over the Air on the radio just by checking for updates once connected to a high-speed internet connection.

NOTE: After updating firmware, if your camera screen is very dark, put the vehicle in reverse, then tap the top left corner of the bar at the top of the screen to bring up the picture adjustment menu – choose “Default” to restore image settings.

• NEW: Physical Climate Controls
• NEW: Physical Volume & Tuning Knobs
• NEW: Upgraded DSP & EQ
• NEW: Android 9
• NEW: Master Bluetooth Control, Hands-Free, A2DP
• NEW: Wireless CarPlay
• 12.1″ HD touch screen Android Tablet
• 4 GB RAM
• 64GB Memory
• HDMI Output
• AM/FM tuner w/RDS
• 1080P Video
• 4X45 Watt built-in amplifier
• 2 USB Inputs (retains 1 Factory, 1 universal)
• Retain vehicle’s factory 360 (optional)/reverse cameras
• Add aftermarket front, rear or right cameras
• Display factory parking sensors (if equipped)
• WI-FI for web browser, app download and use.

PRODUCT WARRANTY: 1 YEAR REPLACEMENT

NOTE: You must register the unit with Linkswell in order to fully comply with the terms of the One-Year Limited Warranty.

Read the terms and fill out the “Warranty Registration Form” on the Linkswell website to fully activate your warranty.

If you need service under warranty, you must fill out the “Return Request Form” on the Linkswell website.