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Rivian says "fat finger" caused software update to brick infotainment systems, physical servicing may be required (driveteslacanada.ca)
submitted 2 years ago by [M, B] to c/technology@lemmy.world
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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 [...]

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[–] 0 points 2 years ago (10 children)

Ok man what if it's an emergency. Here's an example: My wife is in labour, but my car has to update so I can't drive her to the hospital. Now I'll have to pay a more than 2 grand ambulance ride since it was out of network.

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  • [–] 26 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Fortunately, you can still do that with a Rivian. From the article that no one read:

    Speedometer, charging, backup cameras, locks, lights, wipers, and turn signals are all still functional with the 2023.42 error.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

    At least there's a speedometer on a separate display.

    On the Tesla Model Y there's only one centre display for everything. I was on a road trip with someone in one and the display froze then automatically rebooted itself. Took a good 5 minutes.

    Nothing happened thankfully and the car kept running, but it's a scary experience when you're driving 65-70 MPH on a highway. I was worried the car would refuse to continue driving and lock itself or something while it rebooted.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    At least with a tesla you have to manually confirm the update, and can cancel out of it for 2 minutes after doing so. If something happens between then and 15 minutes later then i guess you're fucked, but with the amount of control you have this really should never be a problem.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    You are inconsistent. If you are going to adopt a luddite way of life, have her deliver at home not at the fancy high tech hospital where the computerized anesthesia machine might need to update before the c section incision is made.

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