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The notable thing here is that the updates are done "magically", as in, in the background over WiFi. Software mappings for engine performance are often modifie
by mattlutze 12y ago
The notable thing here is that the updates are done "magically", as in, in the background over WiFi.
Software mappings for engine performance are often modified by hobbyists, performance tuners, etc., it just normally takes plugging in a tool or swapping a control chip.
- Shivetya 12y agoThe only question I have is. Can I block Tesla from delivering updates.
- mattlutze 12y agoPerhaps, put a tinfoil hat on your car's wifi or cellular radio? (I imagine it must use s cellular data connection for the backups given not everyone will log the car into wifi) But with seriousness, it's a good question. I would be surprised if the purchase agreement for the car doesn't somewhere include a clause that you agree to allow the car to make updates. In 2012 when the pushed the first big update, Wired indicated owners couldn't opt-out [1]. Looking at their legal website [2], I see that under Rights & Choices you can turn off the collection of Telemetric Data, which may disable periodic software and firmware updates. But no, on a casual Googling, I don't see it outlined anywhere how they manage opting out of those updates. [1] http://www.wired.com/2012/09/tesla-over-the-air/ http://www.wired.com/2012/09/tesla-over-the-air/ [2] https://www.teslamotors.com/about/legal https://www.teslamotors.com/about/legal
- NickM 12y agoI don't believe any of the Model S updates have ever been automatically applied. It will automatically tell you "hey, an update is available" but won't install it until you give the go-ahead.
- giarc 12y agoBut can you skip that update but install the next? Say update 2.1 is a speed increase and user doesn't want that. Update 2.2 is a safety feature that the user wants, would 2.2 include 2.1?