Still seeing lots of people complaining that Safety Score is missing on Android. Here's a quick guide on how to get it (and hopefully it will be short-lived because the version you need eventually will show up on the Play Store).
The reason you don't see the safety score is that the version of the Tesla App that you're running is not 4.1.0. The last version was 4.0.2, which was when the UI dramatically changed. You can see which version is available for download on the Play Store by going here and then scrolling all the way to the bottom:
play.google.com
Look for "Current Version." If it still says 4.0.2, then you won't be able to get the latest app from the Play Store. However, one of the long-standing features of Android is to not be a nanny and allow you to install apps from any source you want. This is called sideloading an app. When an app maker submits their app onto the Play Store, they have the option to specify how to release it. If they choose a rolling release, then the app will not be immediately available to everyone. Some devs do this to mitigate damage in case there is a critical bug with the release. Tesla released to all users on the Apple App Store, so it is strange that we continue to see rolling releases on the Play Store. I wonder if Google has any influence there.
For the minority of people who have successfully gotten 4.1.0 from the Play store, they can share the app (bundled as an .apk file on their phone) with another Android user, and they can upload the file to a mirror site that exists to host apps for sideloading. One such site is APKMirror, and if you search for Tesla, you'll see that they have 4.1.0 available for download:
www.apkmirror.com
At this point, I recommend anyone who has never sideloaded an app or has never heard of this concept to pause and do a bit of Googling to understand the possible risks of installing an app that did not come directly from the Play Store. Here are a few places to start:
phandroid.com
techpp.com
The APKMirror site explains how it ensures the apk files it hosts are legit:
www.apkmirror.com
At this point, if you are comfortable with the idea of sideloading, you will need to enable this ability on your phone. Most likely, it is disabled by default for the general userbase's protection. Since the procedure is slightly different depending on what version you're on and what overlay your manufacturer has added to vanilla Android, you'll have to google the instructions for your device. This article covers a variety of situations:
www.digitaltrends.com
Once you've enabled sideloading, it's time to download the Tesla 4.1.0 app to your phone. View this post with your phone and go here:
www.apkmirror.com
Tap the DOWNLOAD APK BUNDLE button. That will download the apk bundle to your phone.
Next, you will need an installer app, because this is not a simple .apk; it's a bundle. Google if you want to know what the difference is. You can use this app from the Play Store to install your apk bundle:
play.google.com
Run that app, and it will ask you for the location of the apk bundle. Navigate there and tap the bundle, and it will run a few checks. If it's a legit bundle, it will install.
Congrats, you'll now be running the official Tesla app v4.1.0. From here, force-kill the Tesla app if it's already running. Or just restart your phone. Next time you run the Tesla app, you should see the Safety Score (provided you purchased FSD, have the latest car firmware, and have gone for a drive). Make you're logged into the phone app as the owner of the car, otherwise the score won't show.
The reason you don't see the safety score is that the version of the Tesla App that you're running is not 4.1.0. The last version was 4.0.2, which was when the UI dramatically changed. You can see which version is available for download on the Play Store by going here and then scrolling all the way to the bottom:
Tesla - Apps on Google Play
Communicate with your vehicles and Powerwalls anytime, anywhere
Look for "Current Version." If it still says 4.0.2, then you won't be able to get the latest app from the Play Store. However, one of the long-standing features of Android is to not be a nanny and allow you to install apps from any source you want. This is called sideloading an app. When an app maker submits their app onto the Play Store, they have the option to specify how to release it. If they choose a rolling release, then the app will not be immediately available to everyone. Some devs do this to mitigate damage in case there is a critical bug with the release. Tesla released to all users on the Apple App Store, so it is strange that we continue to see rolling releases on the Play Store. I wonder if Google has any influence there.
For the minority of people who have successfully gotten 4.1.0 from the Play store, they can share the app (bundled as an .apk file on their phone) with another Android user, and they can upload the file to a mirror site that exists to host apps for sideloading. One such site is APKMirror, and if you search for Tesla, you'll see that they have 4.1.0 available for download:
Tesla 4.1.0-663 (160-640dpi) (Android 6.0+) APK Download by Tesla, Inc. - APKMirror
Tesla 4.1.0-663 (160-640dpi) (Android 6.0+) APK Download by Tesla, Inc. - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
www.apkmirror.com
At this point, I recommend anyone who has never sideloaded an app or has never heard of this concept to pause and do a bit of Googling to understand the possible risks of installing an app that did not come directly from the Play Store. Here are a few places to start:
How to safely sideload apps on your Android device - Phandroid
With the vast amount of options available on the Play Store, one would think that it’s the one-stop-shop for every app you could need. But that’s simply not the case as other developers have created and released apps that are not readily available on the Play Store. For one reason or another...
phandroid.com
Google Finally Decides to Make Sideloading Android Apps Easier and Safer with File Signature Checks - TechPP
Google has decided to make it safer and easier to install a third party app from outside the Play store. The company is changing the way in which it used to
techpp.com
The APKMirror site explains how it ensures the apk files it hosts are legit:
FAQ - APKMirror
Contents1 General Info1.1 What is the purpose of APKMirror.com? What APKs are accepted? I just uploaded an APK but it’s not going live.1.2 Does APKMirror.com host paid or pirated apps?1.3 I got an error message that I’ve been blocked by Cloudflare. Why?1.4 What is the connection between...
www.apkmirror.com
At this point, if you are comfortable with the idea of sideloading, you will need to enable this ability on your phone. Most likely, it is disabled by default for the general userbase's protection. Since the procedure is slightly different depending on what version you're on and what overlay your manufacturer has added to vanilla Android, you'll have to google the instructions for your device. This article covers a variety of situations:
How to Sideload an APK on Your Android Phone or Tablet | Digital Trends
Does the Google Play Store not offer the app you want, like Fortnite? We explain how to enable sideloading on your Android phone and install off-market apps.
www.digitaltrends.com
Once you've enabled sideloading, it's time to download the Tesla 4.1.0 app to your phone. View this post with your phone and go here:
Tesla 4.1.0-663 (160-640dpi) (Android 6.0+) APK Download by Tesla, Inc. - APKMirror
Tesla 4.1.0-663 (160-640dpi) (Android 6.0+) APK Download by Tesla, Inc. - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
www.apkmirror.com
Tap the DOWNLOAD APK BUNDLE button. That will download the apk bundle to your phone.
Next, you will need an installer app, because this is not a simple .apk; it's a bundle. Google if you want to know what the difference is. You can use this app from the Play Store to install your apk bundle:
APKMirror Installer (Official) - Apps on Google Play
APKMirror Installer helps you install APKs and apkm, xapk, and apks app bundles
Run that app, and it will ask you for the location of the apk bundle. Navigate there and tap the bundle, and it will run a few checks. If it's a legit bundle, it will install.
Congrats, you'll now be running the official Tesla app v4.1.0. From here, force-kill the Tesla app if it's already running. Or just restart your phone. Next time you run the Tesla app, you should see the Safety Score (provided you purchased FSD, have the latest car firmware, and have gone for a drive). Make you're logged into the phone app as the owner of the car, otherwise the score won't show.
