Rivian has been constantly updating its software recently to ensure that its second-generation models and older models can use the same software.
According to foreign media reports, after the release of version 2024.
27, the automaker is currently testing version 2024.
31 internally.
The update will improve the navigation search experience, enhance the automatic (Auto) mode of cockpit climate control, and introduce a new start-up mode for three-motor models.
Rivian update software (photo source: autoevolution.
com), which has always been a core strength of Rivian, owes much of its success to its comprehensive software experience and firmly believes that it provides features that surpass smartphone projection systems such as Android Automotive (Android Auto) and Apple’s CarPlay.
While it is unlikely to catch up with Apple’s CarPlay and Android cars in the short term, Rivian has been trying and is one of the most active automakers in the software sector, launching new features regularly.
Earlier this month, Rivian began testing software updates for version 2024.
27, with versions 2024.27.01 and 2024.27.30 tailored for first-and second-generation models, respectively.
Updates include adaptive LED matrix headlights, local Apple Music (Apple Music) and Audible (audio experience) apps, and a 60-day free Connect+ trial.
On August 18, such updates were pushed to customer vehicles.
However, some car owners complain about the loss of network connection, the failure of Apple music app and even the inability to install updated software after the update.
Rivian has started internal testing of the version 2024.
31 software update ahead of schedule, giving the team more time to resolve all potential issues before pushing the update to customers.
For the two series of R1 models, this update is slightly different from the previous version.
Although both generations of R1 models are navigating and improving the automatic mode for cockpit climate control, the first generation has also added a color theme for decorative lighting.
Such features have been incorporated into second-generation models.
In addition, the second generation of three-motor models have introduced a new “start mode” (Launch Mode) designed for closed tracks, which provides critical data during and after driving, while achieving higher acceleration and maximum speed.
In the 2024.
31 update, in addition to fixing many bugs and making a series of improvements, Rivian introduced a lower limit for pet comfort (Pet Comfort) temperature setting-63 degrees Fahrenheit.
Of course, this function is not the only one related to the improvement of climate control function.
The automatic climate control modes of two generations of R1 models provide low, medium and high gear settings.
Now, if the owner changes the fan speed, the climate control system will remain in automatic mode to ensure a comfortable climate in the cockpit.
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