2020.48.26 Release Notes

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Release Date

December 25, 2020

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Boombox

Tesla Boombox feature in update 2020.48.26
Requires Pedestrian Speaker
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Requires Pedestrian Speaker

Turn your car into a boombox and entertain a crowd with your media player when parked. You can also customize the sound of your car makes when you press the horn, drive the car or when your car is moving with Summon. Select an option from the dropdown menu or insert your own USB device and save up to five custom sounds.

Emissions Testing Mode Improvements

Tesla Emissions Testing Mode Improvements feature in update 2020.48.26
Requires Pedestrian Speaker
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Requires Pedestrian Speaker

Emissions Testing Mode can now be used outside the car. To setup, select your desired sound and place the cushion on the external speaker. When ready, play selected sound by pressing the left scroll wheel button or using the turn signal. To access, tao the Application Launcher > Toybox > Emissions Testing Mode.

Driving Visualization Improvements

Tesla Driving Visualization Improvements feature in update 2020.48.26
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

The driving visualization has been refreshed and now offers a larger visualization to allow drivers to view more details of the road surroundings. The next turn will now appear above the visualization if the navigation turn list is covered by another app.

Additionally, select items have slightly moved but will continue to look an behave the same. Some notable differences include the following:

  • Quick access to the backup camera and wipers has move to the bottom bar.
  • Indicator lights have been moved to the side of the touchscreen.
  • Autopilot set speed, Autopilot availability, and detected speed limit are now displayed next to the driving speed.

Scheduled Departure Improvements

Tesla Scheduled Departure Improvements feature in update 2020.48.26
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Scheduled Departure can now precondition your battery and cabin even when your car is unplugged. To account for different utility rate plans, you can now set the time when your off-peak rates end to save on charging costs. To access, tap SCHEDULE from the climate control or charging panel when parked.

Supercharger Display Improvements

Tesla Supercharger Display Improvements feature in update 2020.48.26
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Supercharger pins on your touchscreen will now display the number of available stalls at charging sites. Quickly search for nearby amenities by tapping an amenity icon on the Supercharger popup display.

Release Notes Improvements

Tesla Release Notes Improvements feature in update 2020.48.26
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Release notes now include improved browsing and access. To view current and previous release notes, tap Controls > Software > Release Notes.

Vehicle Information

Tesla Vehicle Information feature in update 2020.48.26
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

The Tesla "T" has been removed from the top status bar. Tap Controls > Software for the same information.

The Battle of Polytopia

Tesla The Battle of Polytopia feature in update 2020.48.26
Available Worldwide
MCU 2
Models:
S
3
X
Y
MCU 2

The award winning turn based strategy game with low poly graphics. Lead your civilization to victory by expanding your empire and researching new technologies. To see how you compare with other Tesla owners, create a Tesla Arcade gamer name that will appear on the Battle of Polytopia Leaderboards.

Cat Quest

Tesla Cat Quest feature in update 2020.48.26
Available Worldwide
MCU 2
Models:
S
3
X
Y
MCU 2

Leap into a grand adventure of dragons, magic and cats in purr-suit of the evil Drakoth and your catnapped sister. Explore Felingard's huge overworld map, risk life and limb delving into dungeons for epic loot, and lend a paw to a furry cast of characters in a flurry of side quests. Game controller required.

Solitaire

Tesla Solitaire feature in update 2020.48.26
Available Worldwide
MCU 2
Models:
S
3
X
Y
MCU 2

A classic game of Solitaire, also known as Klondike. Move cards by dragging them to their destination. You can play an easier Draw 1 game, or try your luck with Draw 3 and Vegas play modes. Personalize your game by customizing the backdrop and card backs.

2023.38 Release Notes

This is an early look at this update's release notes and additional features may be available for specific vehicles or regions.

Multiplayer Vampire Survivors

Tesla Multiplayer Vampire Survivors feature in update 2023.38
MCU 3
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
MCU 3

Team up to mow down swarms of the undead, with co-op gameplay for up to four passengers.

To play, shift to Park (P) and go to the App Launcher > Arcade > Vampire Survivors. Requires one controller per player.

Location Sharing

Tesla Location Sharing feature in update 2023.38
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

An icon appears at the top of your touchscreen when an app requests your vehicle’s live location data.

You can turn off sharing at Controls > Safety > Allow Mobile Access. This also turns off Tesla app access.

When this setting is on, your vehicle communicates directly with the Tesla app and other apps, but Tesla doesn’t track your location (see tesla.com/privacy).

Windows During Update

Tesla Windows During Update feature in update 2023.38
Available Worldwide
Models:
S?
3
X?
Y

During a vehicle software update, the windows may adjust minimally, so doors can open and close more easily. Windows will return to position after the update.

2023.32.7 Release Notes

Hebrew Language Added

Tesla Hebrew Language Added feature in update 2023.32.7
Available Worldwide
Models:
3
Y

You can now choose Hebrew as your touchscreen language.

To change the language, shift into Park, and go to Controls > Display > Touchscreen Language.

Improved Autopilot Visualizations

Tesla Improved Autopilot Visualizations feature in update 2023.32.7
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

Autopilot visualizations (non-FSD) now include some features that were previously only available on FSD Beta.

Improvements include dynamic vehicle sizing and open door visualizations. The vehicle will now determine the width, height and length of each vehicle in its surroundings and size the 3D model appropriately in the visualization. Open doors will also be displayed in gray or orange, depending on whether they're in the vehicle's path.

Improved Reverse Camera View

Tesla Improved Reverse Camera View feature in update 2023.32.7
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
HW 4
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
Undocumented Change
HW 4

The reverse camera view has been improved by cropping parts of the video to minimize distractions. The top portion of the video feed no longer shows the vehicle trunk and the bumper is now hardly visible along the bottom of the reverse camera.

Service Mode Release Notes

Tesla Service Mode Release Notes feature in update 2023.32.7
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

Service Mode specific release notes have been added with this update. When entering Service Mode, you can now tap on 'Release Notes' near the top of the screen to view any improvements to Service Mode in this vehicle update.

Each new feature is listed with a description and which vehicles it applies to. You can also tap the Service Mode section name in blue to jump directly to that area in Service Mode.

Improved Camera Clarity

Tesla Improved Camera Clarity feature in update 2023.32.7
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

Video post-processing has been improved by providing white and color balance to the vehicle's camera feeds.

This results in more natural-looking videos when using the vehicle's cameras on screen and when utilizing Sentry Mode or the Dashcam.

The clarity of the videos is also notably improved in this update, resulting in clearer video when using the vehicle's reverse or repeater cameras.

Service Mode ECU Status

Tesla Service Mode ECU Status feature in update 2023.32.7
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

Tesla's Service Mode now lets you view the status of the vehicle's Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Under Infotainment > ECU Update Status, you can now view the status of a variety of sensors and vehicle sub-systems.

Service Mode is a special vehicle mode that's typically reserved for service technicians, although it can be accessed by anyone. It is used to view information and test various aspects of a vehicle.

Volume Indicator

Tesla Volume Indicator feature in update 2023.32.7
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
New S
New X
Undocumented Change

Tesla has updated the volume indicator on the instrument cluster to be vertical instead of horizontal.

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