[UK] 2021.44.x

[CMc1]

We are on standard software setting and are currently downloading 2021.44.6 so its probably going to imminently go out to pretty much everyone. iirc this happened last couple of years when everyone was bought into line just ahead of the holiday release.

Here too and exactly what I thought. Thanks for the nudge.

 

[MrBadger]

Release notes for 2021.44.6 on 2019 Model 3 FSD - oddly, all reference to our previous 2021.44.5 release (and phantom 2021.44) have gone. [UK] 2021.44.x

No T on reboot or installation complete notification in the app (nor release notes presented on screen but car had completed a charge since)

Autopark (FSD/EAP only) - about time - its been in the Model 3 build for quite a few releases, but not enabled in UK.

These are a hangover from 2021.44.5 but relisted under 2021.44.6

Driver door unlock mode and Driver profile - I don't think release notes are any different

 

[Bonze]

I can confirm I received an update within 48 hours of taking ownership. It was also only one update out from new. Busts the myth that new cars have “old stable software” and that software upgrades are delayed.

I received a notification of an update in the car park when I picked my car up (Dec 2020)

 

[Roy B]

I can confirm I received an update within 48 hours of taking ownership. It was also only one update out from new. Busts the myth that new cars have “old stable software” and that software upgrades are delayed.

I think it's largely luck of the draw.

Tesla's policy of continuous improvement means that it's commonplace for new cars to ship with a hardware configuration that's slightly different from the existing cars in the field. Probably even more so since the chip shortage began, as Tesla has to constantly redesign things to use different parts.

When they introduce new hardware, they will need to introduce support for the hardware into the software builds. If it helps, think of it as including the right drivers for the hardware, although in reality it will probably be a bit more complicated than that, and will have implications for their software testing process, too. In order to get the cars out of the door quickly, they will probably cut a hardware support branch, which allows them to make a special release for that new batch of cars before the normal software works on them. However, it takes a bit of time for this new hardware support to get included in the normal releases. It may only go into trunk, so you may need to wait until a new release branch is cut - i.e. the week number (second component) of the software version is later than the date of the change. Maybe they sometimes backport the support to a recent release branch, but probably they usually don't. Hence there will be a period of time when the cars are on a special release, specific to that batch. Eventually, the software release processes catch up, and that batch of cars can run the normal software.

All just supposition on my part, but fits the observed facts, I think.

TL;DR I think it largely depends on how soon after a hardware change it is when you take delivery

 

[Peter 224]

44.6 installed overnight.
No mention of Autopark in the release notes.
All the other features are as described by others.
Is this because I don't have EAP and or FSD?

 

[MrBadger]

No mention of Autopark in the release notes.
...
Is this because I don't have EAP and or FSD?

yes

 

[Adopado]

44.6 installed overnight.
No mention of Autopark in the release notes.
All the other features are as described by others.
Is this because I don't have EAP and or FSD?

Yes

 

[Peter 224]

Yes

Thanks!!

 

[Katic1972]

2021.44.6 just started download to my M3LR. Car collected 4/12, this is the first upgrade.

Not much in it that I can see other than unlock driver side only really.

 

[melduk]

Tbh 44.6 is more exciting than the holiday update. Vision based Autopark finally!

 

[Dilly]

Downloading 44.6 now

 

[Stranger Dings]

Got it downloaded last night. All ready for the holiday update now

 

[Magstauk]

Just been offered 44.6 now. yay

 

[Dilly]

Downloading 44.6 now

Autopark in an empty car park now available
@AnthonyLR your turn

 

[nunp]

Offered earlier today and now installed. Some youtuber from the US said his phantom braking had reduced with this update in particular on certain parts of his usual journey where the brakes would have slambed on. There is hope….

 

[melduk]

Autopark in an empty car park now available
@AnthonyLR your turn

I went to 2 car parks today and no luck, P didn't even come up.

Since getting my car 3 months ago I have managed to use Autopark 0 times.

 

[diddy84]

I take it the UK isn’t getting 2021.44.25?

 

[melduk]

I take it the UK isn’t getting 2021.44.25?

Nah I think we will just will take time.

 

[CMc1]

I take it the UK isn’t getting 2021.44.25?

Not yet. Hasn’t hit US yet either..

 

[browellm]

Can't remember if it's a 40.6 or 44.x improvement but interesting that the infamous "cold weather improvements" now have a bit of detail behind them. More powerful front window defrosting, less energy to precondition the battery and more consistent cabin temperature regulation - a common complaint on here.

All nice improvements.

I've noticed a fairly significant change in my climate control since these updates. I used to have the cabin temp set consistently to 20.5C and now 20C feels like the old 20.5C. I also think the automatic fan speed stays higher than it did before. It's now 3/4 rather than 2/3.