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I agree completely, but I'm not so sure I like the idea of OTA updates... for an embedded system. I mean, I can understand GP computing devices, but this is a
by morbius 13y ago
I agree completely, but I'm not so sure I like the idea of OTA updates... for an embedded system.
I mean, I can understand GP computing devices, but this is a bit concerning. Not just for security reasons, but because it dramatically decreases the control you have over the vehicle.
Maybe I'm beating up a dead horse here, but I'd much rather take my car into the shop and have it updated than have a packet sent out over LTE.
- derefr 13y agoI'm pretty sure most people would rather never take their car into a shop, though.
- anxman 13y agoAs a Model S owner, the OTA updates are one of the my favorite parts of the vehicle. Going to a shop for service has always a really frustrating experience for me. Ironically, Tesla's service is so amazing that I don't mind it, yet I don't even need to go in! They just added a feature in the 5.9 update that is pretty important to me (hill assist) and I've n
- tempestn 13y agoDo you have the option to be prompted before an update is installed, or is it a completely automated process?
- ergzay 13y agoNot a Tesla owner, but I believe it prompts. Lots of owners were not installing a specific update at one point that contained a feature they disliked. Not sure exactly how the "blocking" of the update happens though.