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Rivian says "fat finger" caused software update to brick infotainment systems, physical servicing may be required (driveteslacanada.ca)
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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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[-] Ebby@lemmy.ssba.com 7 points 2 years ago

I have a Sync 3 system that filled its self up with files and no longer has free memory. Its a software bug that was fixed, but I'd have to pay to replace the entire unit rather than snag a utility to clear space and upgrade. That is soooo dumb.

But an unaffiliated community created a fix before Ford. Thanks hackers!

this post was submitted on 15 Nov 2023
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