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Model S Software/Firmware Updates
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I'm sure it is (no change in release notes). Someone said something about pushing it out to her when she told them about a problem pairing with an iPhone, but I'm not sure it's necessarily related.
gmontem
Model S P01707
You should be able to get out with the doors closed anyway. The front interior door handles have a mechanical switch if you pull on the handle all the way. If you pull less than half of the way, the car will attempt to open the door electronically.
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When things are working properly, yes.
I learned long ago to prepare for the worst (like Christine mode).
General forum request...
The wiki documenting the firmware changes hasn't been updated since the ...42 revision.
My recollection is:
1. ...43 addressed issues with the iPhone and/or iPod
2. Some version > ...42 addressed a NYT recreation issue with the supercharger
3. ElSupreme now reports receiving ...49 with the expectation that it would potentially fix a GPS issue
It would be a good idea to do a quick search through posts to see if we can piece together the best information we have on 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 (or whichever exist publicly) to update the wiki changelog before the information disappears off of TMC or TM forums.
Regarding #3...
GPS position Stuck?!? - Page 2
The wiki documenting the firmware changes hasn't been updated since the ...42 revision.
My recollection is:
1. ...43 addressed issues with the iPhone and/or iPod
2. Some version > ...42 addressed a NYT recreation issue with the supercharger
3. ElSupreme now reports receiving ...49 with the expectation that it would potentially fix a GPS issue
It would be a good idea to do a quick search through posts to see if we can piece together the best information we have on 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 (or whichever exist publicly) to update the wiki changelog before the information disappears off of TMC or TM forums.
Regarding #3...
GPS position Stuck?!? - Page 2
I was about to report that I have received a new version of 4.2 (1.19.49). It (I assume it was this update from 1.19.42) removed my auto tilt reverse mirrors (I do not have driver profiles as I have cloth seats). The release notes seem to be identical to the other 4.2 releases.
I personally think pulling the fuse (and/or just time) fixed my GPS data. I don't think the update really did anything. But there is no way to know as I did them about 2 hours apart. And it took at least another 8 hours for me to get my GPS fix back.
I personally think pulling the fuse (and/or just time) fixed my GPS data. I don't think the update really did anything. But there is no way to know as I did them about 2 hours apart. And it took at least another 8 hours for me to get my GPS fix back.
Seeing as it's been >1 month since last 4.2 release (excluding the minor maintenance releases), I thought I would ask if anyone has heard rumblings of when the next major release will be. Specifically, I'm referring to the update(s) that enables:
1. Scheduled charging
2. WiFi support
It seems like they have already coded scheduled charging into the firmware (see 4.3 thread), so are they just in the testing phase now before rolling it out?
1. Scheduled charging
2. WiFi support
It seems like they have already coded scheduled charging into the firmware (see 4.3 thread), so are they just in the testing phase now before rolling it out?
I would bet they are happy they have a some what stable release in the cars at the moment and are taking all the time they can to push the next version. Make sure they dont have another 4.1 issue. Also, I talked with someone who said they have been testing 5.0 (in some beta cars) for the past month and are going to push it sometime in April. (we will see if that lines up)
Does anyone know this console?
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The Latest Disruptors in OEM Infotainment
No CommentsPosted 28 Feb 2013
Category Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Internet Radio, Investing, Media, Radio Industry, Sirius XM (SIRI) News,Technology
A few disruptor developments in OEM infotainment have come rapid fire this year, including General Motors’ (NYSE:GM) revelation this week that it will provide millions of cars with embedded 4G LTE hotspots.
Also, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) and General Motors (NYSE:GM) made waves by opening up their software platforms to developers, as announced in January.
Here we take a look at a specific car that’s worthy of a second look, the Tesla S (Tesla Motors Inc., NASDAQ:TSLA). Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, has been compared to Steve Jobs as a disruptor to the auto market, and he’s making waves in car entertainment too.
We’ve mentioned that the Tesla S has a 17-inch screen before, but there’s more features, which signal the future of entertainment and convenience.
Here’s an example: when you approach the car (all electric, $57K base price), the lights come and the door handles actually extend out so you can open them easily.
There’s an embedded modem in the radio, so there’s no Sim card or air card or smartphone to deal with. Connecting to the Internet is automatic.
“You get in the car, you’re not taking your phone out of your pocket and figuring out where to put it, you’re not taking your key out of the pocket. You have access to high bandwidth embedded in the modem. That is definitely a future direction,” said Strategy Analytics analyst Roger Lanctot.
Engadget was also impressed. “We’ve seen plenty of cars that turn on the lights when you near, but the physical changing of the car, the handles pushing themselves out just in time to greet your arrival, certainly feels very inviting. It’s almost as if the car wants you to drive it…”
As you drive, Google maps (Google Inc., NASDAQ:GOOG) is streamed live to the car. Actually that can be a problem at times says Lanctot in a review here. As the map can pixelate or disappear in poor cell service areas.
But then the beauty of the system is that it can be updated at any time, over the air. The large 17-inch screen can show you the latest updates as they occur and let you choose to download them over night.
Tesla already issued an update to fix “a few minor door handle and touchscreen behaviors,” said its blog. The update also lets you connect to a phone to work with apps for charging the car and “pre-conditioning” the car in the heat or cold
Lanctot found some other problems with the entertainment system: the screen looks great at night but it’s subject to glare during the day.
There’s a video from The Car Coach that shows the system in action.
The car radio system runs on Linux. It is a 200 watt, seven speaker system (2 tweeters, one center channel plus four drivers) with AM/FM/HD radio. It has flash memory for up to 500 songs and it supports MP3, AAC, and MP4 music formats.
The Telsa S electric car is known for its quick acceleration and 300 mile range (not to mention a recent controversy with The New York Times.) Tesla is also planning a lower cost, $30,000 version in the future.
By the way, returning to the Musk v. Jobs comparison, Tesla’s VP of Sales & Ownership Experience is George Blankenship, the former head of Apple Stores (Apple Inc., NASDAQ:AAPL).
Source: Strategy Analytics
Amy Gilroy is the Editor of CEoutlook and a Contributing Author to Satellite Radio Playground and Market Playground. Amy has been a fan of car audio longer than she cares to admit. At age 17, she was told an amplifier could make the car radio sound better, and from then on, she was hooked. Prior to launching CEoutlook, she was a Senior Editor at TWICE magazine.
Contact the Author: [email protected]
gg_got_a_tesla
Model S: VIN 65513, Model 3: VIN 1913
Hank42
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Yes, that was the "cool" console before the put the PRND control in the wrong place!!
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