The most recent update to Tesla’s software (2020.48.5) includes improvements to Sentry Mode and the text message interface, among other features.
According to the release notes:
SENTRY MODE IMPROVEMENTSSentry Mode footage of the last panic event will now be saved to onboard memory. To view or save this clip, plug in a USB device, launch the Dashcam Viewer, and tap the save icon on the bottom right corner of the screen. TEXT MESSAGING IMPROVEMENTS Consecutive messages from the same sender will now be displayed and dictated together for an improved viewing and listening experience. To view conversations, open the Application Launcher and tap Call > Messages.”For the Model 3 and Model Y, owners can also now double press the right scroll wheel button to easily dismiss an incoming text message, or re-record an outgoing text message.NAVIGATION IMPROVEMENTSFor Model S and Model X, to improve navigation guidance through complicated highway junctions and city intersections, an image of the intersection with the highlighted lane guidance will now be displayed in the instrument cluster.For Model 3 and Model Y, an image of the intersection with the highlighted lane guidance will now be displayed in the turn-by-turn instructions on the touchscreen. UNLATCHING CHARGE CABLEOwners can now press the small black button to the left of the charge port inlet to unlatch the charge cable when your car is unlocked. This may be particularly useful when charging with charge cables that do not have a release button on the connector handle.Note: Owners still have the ability to unlatch a charge cable by using other methods, such as from the vehicle touchscreen, the Mobile App, the connector handle button, or by pressing and holding the rear trunk button on the key fob.TRAX V0.2TRAX is now redesigned to help you create audio masterpieces with just a few taps. Quickly preview and mix sounds with a new drum machine and instrument selector, or use new tools and volume controls to reorder, loop and mix tracks. To access, open the Application Launcher and tap Toybox > TRAX > Let’s JAM.
The new update is gradually being rolled out to Tesla owners.
