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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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[–] [email protected] 26 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year 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.