Here in Europe are some "3d party" companies whom provided e.g. emmc repairs, some of them do perform software downgrades themselves or have business relations to someone capable.
Alas, IMHO you need to keep in mind:
AFAIK Tesla designed the firmware update process to either install a newer or reinstall the same version.
AFAIK Tesla designed the service software known as "toolbox2" to either install a newer or reinstall the same version.
AFAIK the downgrade performed by a 3rd party utilizes a (security) flaw in the Tegra architecture by physically connecting a (linux based) computer through the diagnostic port below of your CD after you removed the chubby. It allows the 3rd party to patch the firmware after download/extraction and before installation to include remote access to the linux shell by said 3rd party, allowing remote e.g. tracking and unlocking/starting your Tesla.
Additionally, the firmware version history is shared with Tesla as part of the standard data exchange during normal operation.
Which implications this could have to any remaining warranty e.g. for your HV battery or drive unit is yet unknown.
Lastly I've found this thread from Germany were someone is describing the limitations of using 2019.12.1.1, here are some examples:
- SuC in car or app doesn't show available/total number of stalls anymore since March 2021
- CCS charging at SuC or 3rd party charger is functional
- SeC in Europe are known to enforce updates before service/repair in several steps and probably charge for the time researching and preforming said updates
Hallo! Mein Model S 85 wäre von #batterygate, #chargegate, #draingate bzw #pumpgate voll betroffen. Aber ich bin erst mit 2018.50.6 und anschließend bis heute mit 2019.12.1.1 unterwegs. In diesem Thema möchte ich meine Erfahrungen über die Zeit teilen. Z.B. am SuC v2 & v3, an „wilden“ CCS und...
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