A roll-back button would let users try a version, and decide if it was for them or their previous installed version was better.
The user could self-declare any version witnessed on their car as the stable base they prefer, simply by rejecting newer offered updates.
It should also be made clear to the owner (each time they reject or revert) that anything less than version N-1 is deprecated software and may reduce or remove Tesla's ability to honor warranty of the car, and its features, or to perform hardware or software maintenance.
Customer has their choice, they're informed, they get to try new stuff or go back to a comfort zone. Just make it clear that Telsa is not maintaining the old software, the owner is - as object code only.
Welll...... the customer is not completely informed... because of poor release notes. To make an informed decision release notes have to spell out the implications of not accepting. Such as these, samples I dreamed up:
The user could self-declare any version witnessed on their car as the stable base they prefer, simply by rejecting newer offered updates.
It should also be made clear to the owner (each time they reject or revert) that anything less than version N-1 is deprecated software and may reduce or remove Tesla's ability to honor warranty of the car, and its features, or to perform hardware or software maintenance.
Customer has their choice, they're informed, they get to try new stuff or go back to a comfort zone. Just make it clear that Telsa is not maintaining the old software, the owner is - as object code only.
Welll...... the customer is not completely informed... because of poor release notes. To make an informed decision release notes have to spell out the implications of not accepting. Such as these, samples I dreamed up:
For all models:
This release contains improvements to battery management to ensure or extend the expected life of the battery pack, by regulating temperature using modified parameters to trigger battery heating and cooling. The new parameters can consume more energy from the battery and may reduce range in colder climate conditions. Not accepting this change may shorten the life of your battery and remove warranty of the battery in cold climate areas.
This release contains security improvements that offers new features you can select to prevent thieves from keyfob spoofing to drive the vehicle away. The new PIN function asks the driver for a code that only you know before the vehicle can be driven. Not accepting this releases removes Tesla from claims related to anti-theft protection in the event your car is stolen by driving it away.
For Model S:
This release removes user access to switching the air ionizer on and off (if equipped). The ionizer will remain set in its current state for the life of the car, and should be set accordingly before applying this update. Not accepting the update leaves the user access and feature working as it does.
For Model 3:
This release adds enhanced cold weather usability of the vehicle for door entry and exit. Window drop before opening and after closing the door has timing and travel amounts changed to better accommodate iced up conditions that interfere with door opening. Not accepting this update can result in door and vehicle trim contact with window glass and resulting damage.
Because your software is older, this release also contains the cumulative changes of all versions leading up to this release. Please see all release notes of those versions if accepting this update at www.tesla.com/releases for that information and have your VIN handy.
Do you accept? INSTALL DEFER
This release contains improvements to battery management to ensure or extend the expected life of the battery pack, by regulating temperature using modified parameters to trigger battery heating and cooling. The new parameters can consume more energy from the battery and may reduce range in colder climate conditions. Not accepting this change may shorten the life of your battery and remove warranty of the battery in cold climate areas.
This release contains security improvements that offers new features you can select to prevent thieves from keyfob spoofing to drive the vehicle away. The new PIN function asks the driver for a code that only you know before the vehicle can be driven. Not accepting this releases removes Tesla from claims related to anti-theft protection in the event your car is stolen by driving it away.
For Model S:
This release removes user access to switching the air ionizer on and off (if equipped). The ionizer will remain set in its current state for the life of the car, and should be set accordingly before applying this update. Not accepting the update leaves the user access and feature working as it does.
For Model 3:
This release adds enhanced cold weather usability of the vehicle for door entry and exit. Window drop before opening and after closing the door has timing and travel amounts changed to better accommodate iced up conditions that interfere with door opening. Not accepting this update can result in door and vehicle trim contact with window glass and resulting damage.
Because your software is older, this release also contains the cumulative changes of all versions leading up to this release. Please see all release notes of those versions if accepting this update at www.tesla.com/releases for that information and have your VIN handy.
Do you accept? INSTALL DEFER
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