FYI: Tesla’s latest mobile app update introduces a release notes feature and paves the way for the highly anticipated Actual Smart Summon functionality.
Tesla Rolls Out Mobile App Update with New Features and Smart Summon Hints
Tesla has recently enhanced its mobile app, releasing version 4.36.0, which includes a convenient release notes feature and further developments hinting at the imminent deployment of the Actual Smart Summon capability.
New Release Notes Feature
The latest update to Tesla’s mobile app now features a release notes button that appears when a software update is being installed. This button allows users to quickly access the update’s release notes, along with the UI version and the specific number of the software update. This new feature promises to streamline the user experience by making it easier to stay informed about the latest changes and improvements.
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Progress on Actual Smart Summon
In addition to the new release notes feature, Tesla’s mobile app update has also shown notable progress on the long-awaited Actual Smart Summon functionality. A decompile performed by Tesla App Updates uncovered new strings in the app’s code related to various error messages for this upcoming feature. Some of the newly identified strings include:
- autopark_summon_standby_autosteer_not_enabled
- autopark_summon_error_low_tire_pressure
- setWebcamUnavailableReason
- autopark_summon_error_parked_for_too_long
- autopark_summon_error_car_alarm
- smart_summon_pre_trip_camera_unavailable
- Enable Autosteer to allow Summon
- REMOTE_DRIVE
- AUTO_SECURE_VEHICLE
Anticipation for Actual Smart Summon Release
Elon Musk has announced that Actual Smart Summon is set to be deployed alongside Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 12.5, even though it technically operates on a different code base. Musk indicated that the software rollout could happen at any moment, given his previous suggestion of an August deployment. This feature has been much anticipated by Tesla enthusiasts, with several teases over the past few years building up the excitement.
Introduced under the moniker "Actually" Smart Summon by Musk in June last year, the feature has been eagerly awaited ever since. With FSD v12.5 currently being deployed across a broader range of vehicles, the Actual Smart Summon feature is expected to arrive soon, bringing with it several new functionalities.
Industry Recognition
It’s worth mentioning that Tesla’s mobile app continues to gather accolades, having been rated the best automotive mobile app by J.D. Power in May this year. This recognition places Tesla ahead of other premium automotive brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Genesis, and Porsche.
Conclusion
Tesla’s latest mobile app update to version 4.36.0 not only enhances user experience with a new release notes feature but also signals the approaching release of the highly awaited Actual Smart Summon. As Elon Musk continues to drop hints about the timing, Tesla owners and enthusiasts worldwide remain on the edge of their seats, ready for the latest advancements in Tesla’s autonomous driving capabilities.
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William Kouch, Editor of Automotive.fyi
