Today’s cars are more like computers on wheels, and even a seemingly routine software update can lead to unexpected consequences. Rivian unfortunately experienced a “fat finger” mishap with their latest software update, bricking infotainment systems [...]
Rivian says “fat finger” caused software update to brick infotainment systems, physical servicing may be required::Today’s cars are more like computers on wheels, and even a seemingly routine software update can lead to unexpected consequences. Rivian unfortunately experienced a “fat finger” mishap with their latest software update, bricking infotainment systems […]
Usually it’s good, but sometimes you get crap like this or when Tesla downgraded a bunch of Model S batteries when they saw they weren’t holding up as well as expected and wouldn’t line up with their battery warranty.
E: and it’s insane to me that cars don’t have snapshots of previously installed firmware/other software. Or like an A/B partition style thing where you can revert if an update goes bad.
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OTA updates are very much a double-edged sword.
Usually it’s good, but sometimes you get crap like this or when Tesla downgraded a bunch of Model S batteries when they saw they weren’t holding up as well as expected and wouldn’t line up with their battery warranty.
E: and it’s insane to me that cars don’t have snapshots of previously installed firmware/other software. Or like an A/B partition style thing where you can revert if an update goes bad.