This matches my experience. LTE helps google maps redraws quite a bit, and slacker but to a lessor amount. The browser just sucks.
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This matches my experience. LTE helps google maps redraws quite a bit, and slacker but to a lessor amount. The browser just sucks.
I hope you're not doing the upgrade thinking you will get faster web browsing, or you will be disappointed.
Xenoilphobe
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I never use the web browser. Only care about Slacker and the Navigation - my appointment is on the 20th for the upgrade.
vdiv
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So TuneIn refuses to work through the upgraded LTE interface, but works just fine through WiFi. Everything else, remote link, Slacker, Navi, browser seems to work fine through the LTE. Contacted Tesla and they have collected logs.
The LTE upgrade may also replace the Bluetooth interface as I had to pair my phone with the car again after the upgrade was performed. If that is the case then wonder what protocol version the Bluetooth interface is now and if it supports uncompressed audio.
The LTE upgrade may also replace the Bluetooth interface as I had to pair my phone with the car again after the upgrade was performed. If that is the case then wonder what protocol version the Bluetooth interface is now and if it supports uncompressed audio.
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mknox
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I've heard that "surgery" to the 17" screen and computer may re-set your Trip Computers. Anyone experience this?
vdiv
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Just an update. TuneIn radio is working this morning through the LTE interface. Refreshing the station listings may take a few tries, but eventually they show up. Not sure if anything was done overnight.
As far as a possible Bluetooth upgrade to 4.x as part of the LTE, that doesn't seem to be the case as the Tesla Model S does not show up with low energy scan (BT 4). I'm not an expert. Still it is peculiar why the car forgot about my phone, but it remembered my WiFi access point. It may be easier to just ask Tesla if Bluetooth is part of the LTE module.
As far as a possible Bluetooth upgrade to 4.x as part of the LTE, that doesn't seem to be the case as the Tesla Model S does not show up with low energy scan (BT 4). I'm not an expert. Still it is peculiar why the car forgot about my phone, but it remembered my WiFi access point. It may be easier to just ask Tesla if Bluetooth is part of the LTE module.
HankLloydRight
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Cyclone
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I have my personal phone and work phone paired to the car. 90% of the time, I have both of them with me. 99% of the time, I have my personal phone with me, 1% of the time I have neither phone with me. Still, every once in a while, my MS will connect with my work phone. I notice when Waze announces road events through the phone's speaker instead of bluetooth. I figure its a rare enough event that I just won't let it bother me.
dhanson865
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Still on 2g on the Nissan Leaf, waiting for Nissan's upgrade offer but they haven't said when it will happen, just sometime before AT&T kills 2G at end of 2016.
I'll post back when I learn the details. I'm wondering if it will be a 3g or LTE upgrade and how much it will cost.
Model S and Leaf are both charging for this upgrade does any one know of another car that has a similar radio upgrade cost?
I'll post back when I learn the details. I'm wondering if it will be a 3g or LTE upgrade and how much it will cost.
Model S and Leaf are both charging for this upgrade does any one know of another car that has a similar radio upgrade cost?
mknox
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Same here. I think it just latches on to whatever phone it "sees" first.
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My buddy has a fairly new Buick and they are upgrading his 3G based OnStar to LTE including the WiFi hotspot capability at no cost. I had a similar experience about 9 years ago with an OnStar analog to 3G upgrade done at no cost. The difference is that OnStar is a subscription service and the ongoing fees likely cover the cost to GM.
I wonder if any of you had the LTE antenna drop to 3G or Edge? In areas without LTE...
I've had it drop from 3G to Edge on our 2013 in our cross country drive and I would guess that there are locations in the country that are still in 3G or Edge and want to make sure I still have that if I opt for this upgrade.
I've had it drop from 3G to Edge on our 2013 in our cross country drive and I would guess that there are locations in the country that are still in 3G or Edge and want to make sure I still have that if I opt for this upgrade.
Yes, it will drop to 3G. Happens VERY rarely in my experience, but it will. It will also drop to EDGE if required, although we all know that experience.
davidc18
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The Dania SC is putting people on a list for the upgrade. They had not done any to date when I called yesterday. They are also quoting $500 dollars for the upgrade.
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