2020.24.6.4 Release Notes

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Release Date

July 2, 2020

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Sirius XM Improvements

Tesla Sirius XM Improvements feature in update 2020.24.6.4
Available Worldwide
Sirius XM Radio
Models:
S
X
Sirius XM Radio

In this release, we have made improvements to the interface of Sirius XM to allow easier usability and discovery of stations, enhanced categorization of content, and improved the overall navigation experience.

Please note: You must have an active subscription to listen to Sirius XM. Please see Subscription Tab for details.

Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control (Beta)

Tesla Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control (Beta) feature in update 2020.24.6.4
Stop Control / HW 3
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Stop Control / HW 3

The Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control feature no longer requires explicit driver confirmation of pulling the Autopilot stalk to continue straight through an intersection for green traffic lights when there is a lead vehicle ahead of you and Autopilot is confident that you are not in a turn-only lane. The stop line in the driving visualization will now turn green to indicate that the car will continue through an intersection.

The Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control feature no longer requires explicit driver confirmation of pushing down the gear selector to continue straight through an intersection for green traffic lights when there is a lead vehicle ahead of you and Autopilot is confident that you are not in a turn-only lane. The stop line in the driving visualization will now turn green to indicate that the car will continue through an intersection.

Please continue to pay attention and be ready to take immediate action, including braking because this feature may not stop for all traffic controls. This feature will not attempt to turn through intersections but over time, as we continue to learn from the fleet, the feature will control more naturally.

Range Display

Tesla Range Display feature in update 2020.24.6.4
Raven Drive Unit
Long Range Plus
Without Performance
Models:
S
Raven Drive Unit
Long Range Plus
Without Performance

Your car will now display a slightly higher range to more accurately reflect the capacity of the battery.

Driving Visualization Improvements

Tesla Driving Visualization Improvements feature in update 2020.24.6.4
FSD
MCU 2
Models:
S
3
X
Y
FSD
MCU 2

The driving visualization can now display additional objects which include stop lights, stop signs and select road markings. The stop sign and stop light visualizations are not a substitute for an attentive driver and will not stop the car. To see these additional objects in your driving visualization, tap Controls > Autopilot > Full Self-Driving Visualization Preview.

Backup Camera Improvements

Tesla Backup Camera Improvements feature in update 2020.24.6.4
Available Worldwide
Side Repeaters
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Side Repeaters

You can now view video streams coming from your side repeater cameras for added visibility around the vehicle.

When the backup camera is visible, simply swipe to display the repeater camera video feeds.

When your vehicle is in REVERSE, swipe to display the repeater camera video feeds. Or, simply tap the Application launcher > Camera > Parking Assist button and swipe or tap the arrow.

Supercharger Improvements

Tesla Supercharger Improvements feature in update 2020.24.6.4
100kW battery produced after 6/2020
Models:
S
X
100kW battery produced after 6/2020

Your car is now able to charge at V3 Superchargers at up to 225kW peak rates. As usual, when you navigate to a Supercharger, your car will condition its battery during the drive, so it can charge faster.

Dashcam Viewer Improvements

Tesla Dashcam Viewer Improvements feature in update 2020.24.6.4
Available Worldwide
MCU 2 and HW 2.5+
Models:
S
3
X
Y
MCU 2 and HW 2.5+

To make Sentry Mode videos easier to review, we have added a red dot along the video scrubber to indicate the moment when a Sentry Mode event was triggered. When playing a Sentry Mode video, the Dashcam Viewer will skip ahead and begin playback right before this point.

Pay Per Use Supercharging

Tesla Pay Per Use Supercharging feature in update 2020.24.6.4
Models:
S
3
X

This release supports pay per use Supercharging. As usual, charging status information can be viewed by tapping the Application Launcher > Charging.

TuneIn Improvements

Tesla TuneIn Improvements feature in update 2020.24.6.4
Models:
S
3
X
Y

With this update, we've improved the usability and discoverability of TuneIn stations and podcasts so that it's easier to browse content. We've also added the ability to adjust playback speed of podcasts (up to 2x). As usual, to use TuneIn, tap on the media icon and select TuneIn on the source selector.

Walk-Away Door Lock Improvements

Tesla Walk-Away Door Lock Improvements feature in update 2020.24.6.4
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

You now have the option to disable Walk-Away Door Lock when your vehicle is parked at Home. Tap Controls > Locks and select "Exclude Home".

You now have the option to disable Walk-Away Door Lock when your vehicle is parked at Home. Tap Controls > Vehicle and select "Exclude Home".

Note: To save a home location, tap Navigate > Set Home.

On-Route Battery Warmup

Tesla On-Route Battery Warmup feature in update 2020.24.6.4
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Your vehicle will now precondition the battery when navigating to third party fast charging stations, in addition to Superchargers. As usual, you can find a list of nearby third party charging locations by tapping on the lightning bolt icon on the bottom of your touchscreen.

On-Route Battery Warmup

Tesla On-Route Battery Warmup feature in update 2020.24.6.4
California, USA
Models:
S
3
X
Y
California, USA

Your vehicle will now precondition the battery when navigating to third party fast charging stations, in addition to Superchargers. As usual, you can find a list of nearby third party charging locations by tapping on the lightning bolt icon on the bottom of your touchscreen.

New Language Support

Tesla New Language Support feature in update 2020.24.6.4
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

You can now select Portuguese as your language. To update your language setting, tap Controls > Display and select the desired option from the Language drop down menu.

Note: Your vehicle must be in PARK to change languages.

Cabin Camera

Tesla Cabin Camera feature in update 2020.24.6.4
Available Worldwide
Cabin Camera
Models:
3
Y
Cabin Camera

Help Tesla continue to develop safer vehicles by sharing camera data from your vehicle. This update will allow you to enable the built-in cabin camera above the rearview mirror. If enabled, Tesla will automatically capture images and a short video clip just prior to a collision or safety event to help engineers develop safety features and enhancements in the future. As usual, you can adjust your data sharing preferences by tapping Controls > Safety & Security > DATA SHARING > Allow Cabin Camera Analytics.

Note: Cabin camera images and video clips will not be associated with your VIN to protect your privacy.

2023.6.9 Release Notes

Park Assist

Tesla Park Assist feature in update 2023.6.9
No USS
HW 3
Models:
3
Y
No USS
HW 3

Tesla Vision Park Assist provides visual and audio alerts of surrounding objects. This feature uses the occupancy network to predict high-definition outlines of objects 360 degrees around the car.

Note: Tesla Vision Park Assist is for guidance purposes only and is not a substitute for an aware driver. Please be attentive and avoid obstacles as required.

Steering Wheel Heat

Tesla Steering Wheel Heat feature in update 2023.6.9
Available Worldwide
Certain Heater Types
Models:
New S
New X
Certain Heater Types

Automatically heat the steering wheel based on the climate control set temperature. To access the heating controls, tap the temperature settings.

New Language Support

Tesla New Language Support feature in update 2023.6.9
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

You can now select Icelandic as your touchscreen language. To update your language settings, tap Controls > Display and select your preferred language from the 'Touchscreen Language' drop-down menu.

Dog Mode

Tesla Dog Mode feature in update 2023.6.9
HW 3
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
HW 3

View the interior camera from the mobile app while using Dog Mode or Sentry Mode. To enable Live Camera, tap Controls > Safety > View Live Camera via Mobile App.

Note: This feature requires Mobile App version 4.15.0+ and Premium Connectivity.

Sentry Mode Live Camera Access

Tesla Sentry Mode Live Camera Access feature in update 2023.6.9
HW 2.5+
MCU 2+
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
HW 2.5+
MCU 2+

View your car's surroundings from the Tesla app when parked to confirm the safety of your environment before returning to your car. Live Camera is end-to-end encrypted and cannot be accessed by Tesla. To enable or disable, tap Controls > Safety > 'View Live Camera via Mobile App' from the touchscreen display.

Note: This feature requires Premium Connectivity."

Trip Planner

Tesla Trip Planner feature in update 2023.6.9
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Trip Planner will add stops at Superchargers if charging is needed to reach your destination.

Zoom Meetings

Tesla Zoom Meetings feature in update 2023.6.9
MCU 3
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
MCU 3

Make video calls with Zoom using the interior cabin camera. If you have a Zoom meeting in your Calendar, tap the link to automatically start or join your meeting. Participant video and screen sharing are only visible while parked and will switch to audio-only if you drive. To access Zoom, tap Application Launcher > Zoom.

Note: This feature requires Premium Connectivity.

Apple Music

Tesla Apple Music feature in update 2023.6.9
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Stream over 100 million songs and 30,000 playlists ad-free. Listen to your entire library, discover new music, and tune into live radio stations. To access Apple Music, tap the Apple Music icon in the Application Launcher, scan the QR code with your mobile device, and login with your Apple ID.\n\nNote: A Premium Connectivity subscription is required to stream Apple Music over a cellular connection.

Manual App

Tesla Manual App feature in update 2023.6.9
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

Tesla has added a new app called 'Manual.' The app is included alongside the other apps in the vehicle and provides a quick way to get to the owner's manual and introduces a 'Get to Know Your Tesla' section.

The new interactive section aims to answer commonly asked questions. Some tips also contain an action. For example, in the how to open the glove box section there's a button that lets you open the glove box directly.

Reverse Camera

Tesla Reverse Camera feature in update 2023.6.9
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

While the vehicle is in reverse, the reverse camera will now remain on the screen at all times.

Most apps will now be grayed out and temporarily unavailable while the vehicle is in reverse.

Climate System Warming Up

Tesla Climate System Warming Up feature in update 2023.6.9
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

In situations where your vehicle is waiting for the air in the HVAC system to warm up before turning on the fan, your vehicle will now display ‘Warming Up’ above the cabin temperature.

Browser

Tesla Browser feature in update 2023.6.9
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

The vehicle's browser has been updated. Tesla’s browser was previously based on Chrome version 102, which was released in the summer of 2022.

It is now based on a more recent release, version 109, which contains various bug fixes and support for newer web standards.

Tire Pressure Card

Tesla Tire Pressure Card feature in update 2023.6.9
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
3
Y
Undocumented Change

The car image on the tire pressure swipeable card in the Model 3 and Model Y has been updated.

Instead of featuring the vehicle from a top-down perspective with the front and rear cut off, the visualization now displays the vehicle from a 3/4 view from behind.

Improvements to Apple Music

Tesla Improvements to Apple Music feature in update 2023.6.9
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

With this update, Tesla has made improvements to Apple Music. When playing a playlist or album, Apple Music will now display upcoming songs in the 'Up Next' section like other music services.

Tesla appears to also have made various improvements to improve the playback and speed when streaming Apple Music. Users are reporting a smoother and faster experience when streaming music.

Photos: Luiz Carvalho

Welcome Screen

Tesla Welcome Screen feature in update 2023.6.9
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
New S
New X
Undocumented Change

The new Model S and Model X will now display a visualization of the vehicle on the center screen. Similarly to the Model 3 and Model Y, this gives owners easy access to open the frunk and trunk, as well as lock or unlock the vehicle.

This prevents owners from having to go to Controls every time they need to open the frunk/trunk from inside the vehicle.

The visualization goes away once you tap any other area of the screen.

Photos: Luiz Carvalho

2023.6.8 Release Notes

Steering Wheel Heat

Tesla Steering Wheel Heat feature in update 2023.6.8
Available Worldwide
Certain Heater Types
Models:
New S
New X
Certain Heater Types

Automatically heat the steering wheel based on the climate control set temperature. To access the heating controls, tap the temperature settings.

New Language Support

Tesla New Language Support feature in update 2023.6.8
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

You can now select Icelandic as your touchscreen language. To update your language settings, tap Controls > Display and select your preferred language from the 'Touchscreen Language' drop-down menu.

Dog Mode

Tesla Dog Mode feature in update 2023.6.8
HW 3
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
HW 3

View the interior camera from the mobile app while using Dog Mode or Sentry Mode. To enable Live Camera, tap Controls > Safety > View Live Camera via Mobile App.

Note: This feature requires Mobile App version 4.15.0+ and Premium Connectivity.

Sentry Mode Live Camera Access

Tesla Sentry Mode Live Camera Access feature in update 2023.6.8
HW 2.5+
MCU 2+
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
HW 2.5+
MCU 2+

View your car's surroundings from the Tesla app when parked to confirm the safety of your environment before returning to your car. Live Camera is end-to-end encrypted and cannot be accessed by Tesla. To enable or disable, tap Controls > Safety > 'View Live Camera via Mobile App' from the touchscreen display.

Note: This feature requires Premium Connectivity."

Trip Planner

Tesla Trip Planner feature in update 2023.6.8
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Trip Planner will add stops at Superchargers if charging is needed to reach your destination.

Zoom Meetings

Tesla Zoom Meetings feature in update 2023.6.8
MCU 3
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
MCU 3

Make video calls with Zoom using the interior cabin camera. If you have a Zoom meeting in your Calendar, tap the link to automatically start or join your meeting. Participant video and screen sharing are only visible while parked and will switch to audio-only if you drive. To access Zoom, tap Application Launcher > Zoom.

Note: This feature requires Premium Connectivity.

Apple Music

Tesla Apple Music feature in update 2023.6.8
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Stream over 100 million songs and 30,000 playlists ad-free. Listen to your entire library, discover new music, and tune into live radio stations. To access Apple Music, tap the Apple Music icon in the Application Launcher, scan the QR code with your mobile device, and login with your Apple ID.\n\nNote: A Premium Connectivity subscription is required to stream Apple Music over a cellular connection.

Manual App

Tesla Manual App feature in update 2023.6.8
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

Tesla has added a new app called 'Manual.' The app is included alongside the other apps in the vehicle and provides a quick way to get to the owner's manual and introduces a 'Get to Know Your Tesla' section.

The new interactive section aims to answer commonly asked questions. Some tips also contain an action. For example, in the how to open the glove box section there's a button that lets you open the glove box directly.

Reverse Camera

Tesla Reverse Camera feature in update 2023.6.8
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

While the vehicle is in reverse, the reverse camera will now remain on the screen at all times.

Most apps will now be grayed out and temporarily unavailable while the vehicle is in reverse.

Climate System Warming Up

Tesla Climate System Warming Up feature in update 2023.6.8
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

In situations where your vehicle is waiting for the air in the HVAC system to warm up before turning on the fan, your vehicle will now display ‘Warming Up’ above the cabin temperature.

Browser

Tesla Browser feature in update 2023.6.8
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

The vehicle's browser has been updated. Tesla’s browser was previously based on Chrome version 102, which was released in the summer of 2022.

It is now based on a more recent release, version 109, which contains various bug fixes and support for newer web standards.

Tire Pressure Card

Tesla Tire Pressure Card feature in update 2023.6.8
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
3
Y
Undocumented Change

The car image on the tire pressure swipeable card in the Model 3 and Model Y has been updated.

Instead of featuring the vehicle from a top-down perspective with the front and rear cut off, the visualization now displays the vehicle from a 3/4 view from behind.

Improvements to Apple Music

Tesla Improvements to Apple Music feature in update 2023.6.8
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

With this update, Tesla has made improvements to Apple Music. When playing a playlist or album, Apple Music will now display upcoming songs in the 'Up Next' section like other music services.

Tesla appears to also have made various improvements to improve the playback and speed when streaming Apple Music. Users are reporting a smoother and faster experience when streaming music.

Photos: Luiz Carvalho

Welcome Screen

Tesla Welcome Screen feature in update 2023.6.8
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
New S
New X
Undocumented Change

The new Model S and Model X will now display a visualization of the vehicle on the center screen. Similarly to the Model 3 and Model Y, this gives owners easy access to open the frunk and trunk, as well as lock or unlock the vehicle.

This prevents owners from having to go to Controls every time they need to open the frunk/trunk from inside the vehicle.

The visualization goes away once you tap any other area of the screen.

Photos: Luiz Carvalho

2023.6.1 Release Notes

Steering Wheel Heat

Tesla Steering Wheel Heat feature in update 2023.6.1
Available Worldwide
Certain Heater Types
Models:
New S
New X
Certain Heater Types

Automatically heat the steering wheel based on the climate control set temperature. To access the heating controls, tap the temperature settings.

New Language Support

Tesla New Language Support feature in update 2023.6.1
Available Worldwide
Models:
S
3
X
Y

You can now select Icelandic as your touchscreen language. To update your language settings, tap Controls > Display and select your preferred language from the 'Touchscreen Language' drop-down menu.

Dog Mode

Tesla Dog Mode feature in update 2023.6.1
HW 3
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
HW 3

View the interior camera from the mobile app while using Dog Mode or Sentry Mode. To enable Live Camera, tap Controls > Safety > View Live Camera via Mobile App.

Note: This feature requires Mobile App version 4.15.0+ and Premium Connectivity.

Sentry Mode Live Camera Access

Tesla Sentry Mode Live Camera Access feature in update 2023.6.1
HW 2.5+
MCU 2+
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
HW 2.5+
MCU 2+

View your car's surroundings from the Tesla app when parked to confirm the safety of your environment before returning to your car. Live Camera is end-to-end encrypted and cannot be accessed by Tesla. To enable or disable, tap Controls > Safety > 'View Live Camera via Mobile App' from the touchscreen display.

Note: This feature requires Premium Connectivity."

Trip Planner

Tesla Trip Planner feature in update 2023.6.1
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Trip Planner will add stops at Superchargers if charging is needed to reach your destination.

Zoom Meetings

Tesla Zoom Meetings feature in update 2023.6.1
MCU 3
Models:
New S
3
New X
Y
MCU 3

Make video calls with Zoom using the interior cabin camera. If you have a Zoom meeting in your Calendar, tap the link to automatically start or join your meeting. Participant video and screen sharing are only visible while parked and will switch to audio-only if you drive. To access Zoom, tap Application Launcher > Zoom.

Note: This feature requires Premium Connectivity.

Apple Music

Tesla Apple Music feature in update 2023.6.1
Models:
S
3
X
Y

Stream over 100 million songs and 30,000 playlists ad-free. Listen to your entire library, discover new music, and tune into live radio stations. To access Apple Music, tap the Apple Music icon in the Application Launcher, scan the QR code with your mobile device, and login with your Apple ID.\n\nNote: A Premium Connectivity subscription is required to stream Apple Music over a cellular connection.

Manual App

Tesla Manual App feature in update 2023.6.1
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

Tesla has added a new app called 'Manual.' The app is included alongside the other apps in the vehicle and provides a quick way to get to the owner's manual and introduces a 'Get to Know Your Tesla' section.

The new interactive section aims to answer commonly asked questions. Some tips also contain an action. For example, in the how to open the glove box section there's a button that lets you open the glove box directly.

Reverse Camera

Tesla Reverse Camera feature in update 2023.6.1
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

While the vehicle is in reverse, the reverse camera will now remain on the screen at all times.

Most apps will now be grayed out and temporarily unavailable while the vehicle is in reverse.

Climate System Warming Up

Tesla Climate System Warming Up feature in update 2023.6.1
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

In situations where your vehicle is waiting for the air in the HVAC system to warm up before turning on the fan, your vehicle will now display ‘Warming Up’ above the cabin temperature.

Browser

Tesla Browser feature in update 2023.6.1
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

The vehicle's browser has been updated. Tesla’s browser was previously based on Chrome version 102, which was released in the summer of 2022.

It is now based on a more recent release, version 109, which contains various bug fixes and support for newer web standards.

Tire Pressure Card

Tesla Tire Pressure Card feature in update 2023.6.1
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
3
Y
Undocumented Change

The car image on the tire pressure swipeable card in the Model 3 and Model Y has been updated.

Instead of featuring the vehicle from a top-down perspective with the front and rear cut off, the visualization now displays the vehicle from a 3/4 view from behind.

Improvements to Apple Music

Tesla Improvements to Apple Music feature in update 2023.6.1
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
S
3
X
Y
Undocumented Change

With this update, Tesla has made improvements to Apple Music. When playing a playlist or album, Apple Music will now display upcoming songs in the 'Up Next' section like other music services.

Tesla appears to also have made various improvements to improve the playback and speed when streaming Apple Music. Users are reporting a smoother and faster experience when streaming music.

Photos: Luiz Carvalho

Welcome Screen

Tesla Welcome Screen feature in update 2023.6.1
Available Worldwide
Undocumented Change
Models:
New S
New X
Undocumented Change

The new Model S and Model X will now display a visualization of the vehicle on the center screen. Similarly to the Model 3 and Model Y, this gives owners easy access to open the frunk and trunk, as well as lock or unlock the vehicle.

This prevents owners from having to go to Controls every time they need to open the frunk/trunk from inside the vehicle.

The visualization goes away once you tap any other area of the screen.

Photos: Luiz Carvalho

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