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While I agree with this part, the software updates are proprietary and Stellantis doesn't want the hassle of someone getting a corrupt download messing up a bunch of radios causing more warranty work. I get that.
Well that's exactly it, there was a time in the RA4 days when we could go to to the UConnect website and download the updates ourselves. Then they started pushing OTAs that never really worked well through end of RA4, UC4 and still don't completely work on UC5. If they don't want to people looking for other sources, they need to make them available in a timely manner.
I watched the update as I was simply parked in the lot when they did it, and it seems it's much more intrusive than the previous OTA updates I've had. It made the EVIC flash repeatedly while updating, and restarted twice. I think they wanted to ensure the vehicle was stationary for the update for safety reasons - it's not just an update, it's a recall.
This is because the file is to large for OTA, same with maps if you get to far behind (for whatever reason) it’s a 2GB - 5 part update, the units don’t have ability to decompress and install files of this size. So the dealer does it, not different than a full hard drive in your computer, it simply won’t update.
Not buying that! Yes, the map files may be too large, but not the firmware. My phone, using the same cellular connection as my truck, is able to download and install firmware updates without issues. They might need to stagger the roll-out by VIN, etc. but it should absolutely be do-able.
I really doubt it's the size, the MY22.S26.17 update was 19gigs and some people got it via OTA. It's mostly broken methodology of doing updates on their end. They are either way to conservative on the roll outs where some people are already seeing the latest version rolling out while others still one if not more versions behind. Then the flip side is they go too aggressive (MY23.T25.48) and push the update aggressively even though they've done next zero validation on MY22 trucks. It's not that it can't work, it's that they really haven't figured out how to make it work in the last 7-8 years of trying.
I don't believe the file is too large - other updates of similar size have downloaded automatically OTA - I received two updates since picking up the truck in Feb. This latest update is a safety recall and Stellantis likely wants to make sure everyone gets the update properly for legal reasons.
Navigation maps have never downloaded automatically for me, although the literature suggests that it will over wifi. I believe those are too large - currently 16.6 gigs total. The chart plotter maps for my boat do not update over wifi, although the plotter will update itself over wifi without issue. I have to download the maps to my computer, then update the plotter maps. Updates to the maps for my truck are free to download from Stellantis, and I've done a couple updates. Map updates for my Garmin portable GPS are also free, but I need to download and install those too.
That's a typo - radio updates are around 2 gigs. Similar to recent Android phone updates. The current update that is part of the recall is 2.1 gigs.
Tesla has performed many Safety Recalls on its vehicles, via pushed software updates. It isn't a legal problem, it is a technology problem on the part of Ram! As someone above stated, its been 7-8 years and Ram still can't figure it out. Perhaps Ram should outsource their software development to Tesla.
Apples and oranges.
Apparently, you do not understand. With a Tesla software recall, you don't have to go to the Dealer. they "push" the software update to your vehicle over the air. No Owner action required. For a Tesla hardware recall, you are correct about needing to go to a Tesla Service Center. But this Thread is about software updates.
Oh I understand just fine...my point is many owners can't just go across town to visit a Tesla dealer so they need to do it OTA.
Not a typo, that update is 19gigs. I have the USB download of it.
Ok you're referring to a modified package with maps included. The actual radio firmware is 2gigs.
I guess you TLDR - latest is FCA-MY23.T27.46-PROD which is recall version I have in my radio now.T25.51 is the latest from what I see here.might an issue with your actual radio if wireless CarPlay doesn’t work at all.
