Canadian 8.0 topic

[PatrickCH4313]

Overall I like the update, especially the media player. My only issue, which is a biggie, is when the map is at the top and the app bar buttons automatically hides away, it is a big distraction from the road to try to get another app by forcing me to do extra taps on a not so clear target to turn the app bar back on. I would really like to be able to turn off the auto hide app bar function. I feel forced to put the map at the bottom (which really needs to be at the top) so the auto hide app bar doesn't happen and the app bar stays on. Am I the only one who thinks this is a driving distraction?

I also agree ! it should be a parameter in the App setting to be set to OFF/ON.

 

[Jaff]

Overall, I like the new Media look...except the "Top Stations" section...I could really do without it as I really don't care what other folk's "Top Stations" might be, and it wastes way too much screen real estate on some ridiculous music genres that I would never listen to.

 

[hingisfan]

Overall, I like the new Media look...except the "Top Stations" section...I could really do without it as I really don't care what other folk's "Top Stations" might be, and it wastes way too much screen real estate on some ridiculous music genres that I would never listen to.

Yes, two or more rows of favorites would be better.

 

[paresh053]

Hello, Anyone with Model X received the version 8 here in Canada? I am waiting patiently but still no update. I picked up my Model X last Friday on October 7th.

 

[SMSMD]

Hello, Anyone with Model X received the version 8 here in Canada? I am waiting patiently but still no update. I picked up my Model X last Friday on October 7th.

Yes..October 7th. .upthread it's all about it.

 

[Drone Flyer]

The voice activated calling is nice except the number on dash is displayed over other information.
You would think someone at Tesla would proof read this before releasing it. Same holds true for the charge amount remaining is hidden by the lanes while the navigation is on. Really poor management there,

 

[paresh053]

Finally I got my update after having to send an email to Tesla tech team and they had no idea why deployment to my car was delayed. Their response was quick and got me version 8 within 24 hours from when they said they will look into it. Great service. I am happy about that.

 

[mrElbe]

What email address did you use?

 

[mrElbe]

Update: I wrote an email to Tesla technical service and they replied that they notified Lawrence and that I should receive a Download notification within 24 to 48 hours. Standing by.

 

[paresh053]

you will receive the update as they promised!

 

[mrElbe]

As promised, I received and installed the latest release this evening 2.42.40

 

[Tessy Girl]

Got mine in Victoria Nov 3 .mostly good so far!

 

[paresh053]

Did you find the regen brakes are not as strong as they were used? Or, I find it that you have to let go of the accelerator very well in advance to have the regen brakes take full control on braking. If you are approaching the stop light or stopped vehicle the regen break is not as strong and I have to now apply brakes. Before that, the moment I take off the accelerator the car will start slow down immediately.

 

[xG35]

its more gradual... rather than not strong... it takes a 2sec or so for regen to be in full effect i notice.

 

[paresh053]

xG35, do you find it better than before or you would rather have instant braking to avoid using actual brakes.

 

[agloutney]

So it's been a few weeks since the rollout and I wanted to give it a little time to try it out before passing judgement on it. I like to have the map on top and rear view camera on the bottom. 8.0 has made it very difficult to select media app and quickly return to my preffered configuration without many more screen taps. I also miss not having the icons readily available in the top of the screen as I thought the map was plenty big as it was and could always go to a full screen map if needed. My workaround is to use the browser on top with the tesla waze site on. I don't like the map as much but it beats fiddling with the screen. Also it seems to me the streaming from Slacker is of much lower quality. My grade for this update: 'A' for the autopilot functionality, 'C-' for the UI.

 

[mknox]

Did you find the regen brakes are not as strong as they were used?

Nope. Exactly the same as before. What some may be seeing is the effect of colder weather on re-gen. This will be my 5th winter with the car and I am getting a good feel for it. The line that shows re-gen is limited is pretty obvious, but if you observe closely, the re-gen amount never quite reaches the dotted line. This means that if the limit is just beyond the 60 kW max on the dial, you may not be getting the full amount of re-gen, even though the dotted line is not showing.

 

[paresh053]

Thanks mknox.

 

[sandpiper]

Yes, two or more rows of favorites would be better.

I'd like a simple "favorites" screen that shows all of my favorites, including radio stations, streaming, whatever, irrespective of source.

 

[Doug_G]

So it's been a few weeks since the rollout and I wanted to give it a little time to try it out before passing judgement on it. I like to have the map on top and rear view camera on the bottom. 8.0 has made it very difficult to select media app and quickly return to my preffered configuration without many more screen taps. I also miss not having the icons readily available in the top of the screen as I thought the map was plenty big as it was and could always go to a full screen map if needed. My workaround is to use the browser on top with the tesla waze site on. I don't like the map as much but it beats fiddling with the screen. Also it seems to me the streaming from Slacker is of much lower quality. My grade for this update: 'A' for the autopilot functionality, 'C-' for the UI.

I put the rear view screen up top, and the map (or music) on the bottom. That's the way I ran it before 8.0, so it's what I'm used to. Also it means the icons don't disappear.