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Firmware 7.0 Beta Discussion
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travwill
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Would be great if so as this file, http://my.teslamotors.com/sites/def...S_20151005/2880/UI/ui_option_da02_1_large.jpg, could be when not using AP, maintaining the original circular speedometer/power meter which so many people are complaining about losing - also the date/time/temp, etc.
Good point. I've been wondering if it might be able to toggle back to the old display when AP is not enabled. Perhaps it will be a user-selectable option.
Andyw2100
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Those are images from the version shown at the D event in October, 2014.
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ArtInCT
Always Learning
This AM I was able to sit in a Model S which was a beta tester's car. It was equipped with the latest drop of V7 software which he implied was the the 3rd update.
Bear in mind I do not own a Model S so my opinions are not based upon latent knowledge of the interface.
I did not take any photos and did not even ask if I could as I felt this was not correct behavior.
However, here is what I learned.
First off the center display is clean as is the 17 inch display.
No wasted space what so ever. Once you leave the root display of the 17" and get to the sub menus,
they appear the same actually however the 3 dimensionality of the sliders is gone. Clean interface and bright.
The readability is very good. The colors shown were very visible on the 17 inch display.
I asked if there was a choice of color "skins" but he was not aware if there were any "skins".
He did imply the day and night displays are an improvement as far has he was concerned.
I ask what were the best new features...
I was shown the fact that the trip logs now show more information than before.
The central display trip log not only shows watt hours per mile since last charge but a new line of information is available
which is the display of kWh since last start with time.
In the area of the entertainment section, you can be playing something and then also browse (a USB stick) and queue up the next song.
Also you can from the top of the 17" display, drag an application down to the top or bottom of the 17 inch display.
There was an implication that his particular Model S (P85+) was perhaps more responsive than before 7.x software was installed. No details provided.
I was told that all applications are much more quick and responsive. He has had the LTE upgrade done prior to 7 but implied that 7 really makes them usable.
Using the Web Browser, We went to the design studio and it came right up... did a Google search on Tesla and immediate response.
There was a new app called Cameras but it was greyed out. We could not invoke it.
He did not know what this was for.
I was told the navigation was very responsive in redrawing but we were sitting still so did not really see this and again I have no
latent knowledge of what is was like prior to 7.x
I do not know if this information has been discussed here before, if so please forgive. If not, enjoy.
Bear in mind I do not own a Model S so my opinions are not based upon latent knowledge of the interface.
I did not take any photos and did not even ask if I could as I felt this was not correct behavior.
However, here is what I learned.
First off the center display is clean as is the 17 inch display.
No wasted space what so ever. Once you leave the root display of the 17" and get to the sub menus,
they appear the same actually however the 3 dimensionality of the sliders is gone. Clean interface and bright.
The readability is very good. The colors shown were very visible on the 17 inch display.
I asked if there was a choice of color "skins" but he was not aware if there were any "skins".
He did imply the day and night displays are an improvement as far has he was concerned.
I ask what were the best new features...
I was shown the fact that the trip logs now show more information than before.
The central display trip log not only shows watt hours per mile since last charge but a new line of information is available
which is the display of kWh since last start with time.
In the area of the entertainment section, you can be playing something and then also browse (a USB stick) and queue up the next song.
Also you can from the top of the 17" display, drag an application down to the top or bottom of the 17 inch display.
There was an implication that his particular Model S (P85+) was perhaps more responsive than before 7.x software was installed. No details provided.
I was told that all applications are much more quick and responsive. He has had the LTE upgrade done prior to 7 but implied that 7 really makes them usable.
Using the Web Browser, We went to the design studio and it came right up... did a Google search on Tesla and immediate response.
There was a new app called Cameras but it was greyed out. We could not invoke it.
He did not know what this was for.
I was told the navigation was very responsive in redrawing but we were sitting still so did not really see this and again I have no
latent knowledge of what is was like prior to 7.x
I do not know if this information has been discussed here before, if so please forgive. If not, enjoy.
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Thanks for all the info. Maybe that's the "built-in dashcam" feature that many have been requesting.
ArtInCT
Always Learning
Take a ride and check out auto pilot.
This particular P85+ was pre AutoPilot hardware. So that would be rather hard to do. :wink:
gizmoboy
Member
This is very intriguing. I saw that lens icon at the top of the screen, but it seems to be disabled every time I see a screenshot. Wasn't mentioned in the release notes either IIRC.
Then again, maybe it's just bringing up the reverse cam which he didn't have.
jvonbokel
John VonBokel
Perhaps this is why the "Cameras" app was unavailable.
Just FYI, this is not exclusive to v7. I have it now on 6.2 and it has been there as long as I can remember (4.x maybe).
sataponw
Member
Finally a queue would be great! My friend always try to queue up songs but realize they can't.
As for the camera, is that not just the rear-facing camera?
As for the camera, is that not just the rear-facing camera?
Sogorman
Member
@ArtInCT was there a way for him to pull up the reverse camera outside of the "cameras" app that you say was disabled?
anxman
Member
Elon Musk, Sam Altman Predict Self-Driving Cars Will Be On The Road In Just a Few Years | TechCrunch
The Tesla CEO also told the audience there are currently 600 to 700 Tesla owners testing that software on the road right now and that he plans to release version 7 very soon.
The Tesla CEO also told the audience there are currently 600 to 700 Tesla owners testing that software on the road right now and that he plans to release version 7 very soon.
ArtInCT
Always Learning
Really do not know the answer to this other than he did have the backup camera with the parking guidance lines. Sorry for not being so helpful..
Sogorman
Member
No worries, thanks for the write up! I hope they release it in the next two days (not holding my breath) since my vehicle is going into service for its annual check up and a few small warranty issues.
anxman
Member
First time I've seen a mention of it also. The AutoPilot blog post was originally on 10/10/2014. I think it's unlikely but my fingers are crossed that V7 starts to push on its one year anniversary.
anxman
Member
I believe this would be unlikely. Tesla would want a proper cross section of hardware. It's probably almost all non-Tesla Model S hardware, if I were to guess.
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