Image credit: Waleed (@GwEYTCoD)
Tesla finally started rolling out its 2021 holiday update to the masses on Thursday evening Pacific Time, which comes with a new user interface, games and more.
Model 3 Performance owner, Waleed (@GwEYTCoD) based in Ohio, USA, has shared some first images of what the 2021.44.25.2 software update brings.
While we’ve previously seen images of the 2021 holiday update from Tesla owner ‘Emulsifide’, here’s a first look at the first widespread rollout of the holiday update and how it details the new features.
After the 2021.44.25.2 software update finishes installing, a new splash screen reads, “introducing Software Version 11.0. Tap to explore what’s new.”
Next, a message will show “a few items have moved under controls.” On the far left, the car icon now brings up the energy app, windshield wipers, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Sentry mode. Yes, you’ll now need an extra tap to access it appears:
Now, there’s a “new customizable bottom bar”. These square icons look reminiscent of app icons from smartphone such as Android. There are shortcuts for cameras, energy, calendar, messages, Tesla Theater, Tesla Arcade, Toybox, browser, Bluetooth and music.
Tesla also shows “new temperature quick controls”. Once you tap the temperature it will bring up a settings icon, seat heaters (now with Auto), plus front and rear defrost.
Let us know if you’re seeing the 2021.44.25.2 software update which includes these 2021 holiday goodies, including a Light Show for Model 3 and Model Y and more.
Just installed this update today (12/24/21) in my 2020 Model Y. One question I’d appreciate help with… when I use the phone dialer, there is no obvious mechanism (like red phone icon, etc.) to hang up a call on the screen. Also, I don’t get any option to “Answer” or “Ignore” an incoming call. For these functions, I’ve been forced to use my (Android version 11) phone directly, which is not a good thing. Can anyone verify this issue or direct me as to how I can get the appropriate prompts for calls on the new dialer?
Edit: OK, overnight, Tesla sent an update which brought the car up to version 2021.44.25.6 and the phone interface is all there and working correctly. So the previous version, 2021.44.25.2… must’ve had a fix applied.