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Tesla requiring cars to update to new firmware
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lowtek
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All presumptive based on a few posts I've seen floating around but they are (apparently) shutting down the VPN that was previously used to connect to Tesla and are now using TLS over Websockets for security.
It's a wise move, technically, and should make things a bit more snappy for owners, but unfortunately it does sound like it would require everybody to get an update.
Instead of having a VPN that just goes to one location, presumably to a datacenter at the mothership. Using Websockets potentially allows them to, in modern cloud computing style, geographically locate services for performance and redundancy.
Being a nerd, you would think I would love the always connected nature of a Tesla, but being an experienced nerd, I know it's not in our best interest. At the same time, I also know that Tesla will have to leave some of us behind when they update services, they aren't required to forever hold on to infrastrucutre to accommodate vehicles with older software that refuse or can't be updated.
I don't think Tesla is evil, just the opposite. However, having a master switch they can flip is a bit scary.
It's a wise move, technically, and should make things a bit more snappy for owners, but unfortunately it does sound like it would require everybody to get an update.
Instead of having a VPN that just goes to one location, presumably to a datacenter at the mothership. Using Websockets potentially allows them to, in modern cloud computing style, geographically locate services for performance and redundancy.
Being a nerd, you would think I would love the always connected nature of a Tesla, but being an experienced nerd, I know it's not in our best interest. At the same time, I also know that Tesla will have to leave some of us behind when they update services, they aren't required to forever hold on to infrastrucutre to accommodate vehicles with older software that refuse or can't be updated.
I don't think Tesla is evil, just the opposite. However, having a master switch they can flip is a bit scary.
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Ostrichsak
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Well said. For all of the shortcomings that aggravate me about Tesla, this isn't one of them.
Ostrichsak
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MCU1 owner x4 here & my primary concern is better customer service support overall.
Don't worry, the vocal minority will be along shortly.
SmartElectric
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Fellow non-butt hurt MCU1 owner chiming in:
This new Tesla firmware warning was reported on the "butt hurt" (LOL) threads for MCU1 MMC and charge gate.
There were a few posts claiming a conspiracy on Tesla's part to neuter (or was it spay) their cars with newer firmware that removed features and turned their cars into worthless "disposable" slag heaps on wheels.
One owner who has a disconnected door handle (which presumably prevents firmware updates from proceeding) advised the group that a new firmware update proceeded despite these draconian precautions against their will. Lawsuit surely underway.
/s I'm out.
This new Tesla firmware warning was reported on the "butt hurt" (LOL) threads for MCU1 MMC and charge gate.
There were a few posts claiming a conspiracy on Tesla's part to neuter (or was it spay) their cars with newer firmware that removed features and turned their cars into worthless "disposable" slag heaps on wheels.
One owner who has a disconnected door handle (which presumably prevents firmware updates from proceeding) advised the group that a new firmware update proceeded despite these draconian precautions against their will. Lawsuit surely underway.
/s I'm out.
Tesla gives deadline to force software updates on owners who have been resisting them - Electrek
Whining posts comparing Tesla to the Borg in 3-2-1...
Whining posts comparing Tesla to the Borg in 3-2-1...
*sigh*
"You may have my driving seat, when you prise it from my cold, clenched buttocks"
Ludalicious
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"paved the way"?
When did shopping for a car get elevated to the same level as the westward migration?
When did shopping for a car get elevated to the same level as the westward migration?
Ludalicious
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Wait, you can shop for an MCU1 without buying the rest of the car?
No wonder those guys are pissed.
No wonder those guys are pissed.
Ostrichsak
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Do some reading around the forum and you'll see that Tesla has been consistently breaking random stuff with just about every update as of late.
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