Sync 2 to Sync 3 "USB hubs are not supported" Easy and Cheap Fix

If you have updated your vehicle to a Sync 3 head unit from a Sync 2 head unit, and want to get rid of that annoying "USB Hubs are not supported" error every time you start your car, and don't want to spend the outrageous money on the new Sync 3 USB module, this is the video for you.
Materials needed - USB Mini Female connector to USB A Female connector

[@bbgarnettTotallyNotABot]

Keep up the great work

[@tb8810]

Will it work with 2016 Escape. I haven't found a way to watch videos yet. I finally got it to 3.4 and switched my USB (console) to an updated version but I still can't figure what I need for video viewing.

[@HiHoWillyO]

This was exactly what I was wondering. I can save $100+ on the Sync 2 to 3 upgrade by not buying the USBs, cable, and bracket. I suspect those are required for apple play because of a higher power draw? Maybe? but as an android user I expect the same results as you. USB is USB.

[@JSano19]

I will say, I ended up going back to the original hub and just dealing with the message after a few weeks because for some reason, with the straight cable, I kept getting random disconnects. It may be just a faulty cable I used, but it was clearly getting disconnects quite often when I get no random disconnects with the original hub and just dealing with the initial popup.

[@rolandrado2914]

Hi have questions! I have 2011 ford explorer with a sync2 so if i get that mini usb cable i connect to my phone to
Mirror to my screen ? Or what do you think whats going to happen?

[@hairpunut]

How do you program the radio. I got a new sync 3 radio. But not sure of what as built data to use to program it. Because when I look online for it on fords service thing. It won't show it, I have forscan to use with a dongle. But don't know what to put in the data boxes.

[@bradleypapke939]

I had this problem as well. On FORScan, I ended up getting it to work by pressing the Default AB and writing it, then restarting the vehicle a couple times. Hope this helps.

[@kevinbeach6084]

I have 2016 f150 and I got message usb not supporters please remove. This comes up when nothing is plugged in. Will an updated fix this?

[@dmiller24w]

where is the cable found at?

[@DcComplete]

Mine has one regular usb. Not the small one??

[@jamesmadison7551]

got an iphone 14 and shits not working, still greyed out carplay.