As part of its usual cycle of updating maps, Tesla is rolling out a new map update for its vehicles this week. The previous map update version for North America was NA-2024.8-14924.
Tesla formats its map version as region-year.week. For example, NA-2024.8 represents the North American map update created in the 8th week of 2024.
Map updates are fairly large, and you’ll need to be connected to Wi-Fi to receive them—they’ll be about seven to eight gigabytes, depending on your region.
North American Maps
Vehicles in North America are now receiving NA-2024.20-15136.
This update is about 6.9GB and is slightly larger than the previous update. Tesla software hacker @greentheonly on X noted that while there’s more data, no feature flags have changed. This means that Tesla’s upcoming lane-based navigation changes likely aren’t integrated in this update.
European Maps
The map update isn’t limited to just North America. The EU has also received an update to its map data, with version EU-2024.32-15126.
This update is about 8GB, owing to the nature of the larger number of countries that the European maps have to cover. Thanks to @CarlosCuezva on X for spotting this update. Once again, no feature flag changes over the previous update.
What Does It Do?
While this map update doesn’t appear to enable any new features in and of itself, it helps your vehicle navigate more efficiently by being aware of newer routes. FSD also relies on some map data, so updated maps could also help FSD use drive safer. Overall, while it may seem an inconsequential update, every map update provides a new baseline that helps to improve both the trip planner and FSD.
When Does it Release?
Tesla began rolling this update out last week and is now rolling it out to a wider user base. Like Tesla’s software updates, there’s no way to force a map update. When eligible and connected to WiFi, the vehicle will automatically check for a map update, and unlike software updates, vehicles will download and install map updates silently in the background.
To check your version of Tesla maps, go to Controls > Software and look for the version listed under Navigation Data. If a map update is available, you’ll see which version is available and a progress bar that indicates the progress of the download.
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In last year’s holiday update, Tesla introduced the much-needed Dashcam Viewer in the Tesla app. The feature allows owners to view Dashcam and Sentry Mode footage directly from the Tesla app, eliminating the need to review videos in your vehicle. Unfortunately, the feature was limited to iPhone users, but Tesla is now changing that.
With Tesla app update 4.43.5, Tesla is officially launching the Dashcam Viewer on Android devices.
Dashcam Viewer
The Dashcam Viewer makes it easy to access and manage your car’s Dashcam and Sentry Mode videos. Accessing videos on your phone is faster and more convenient, but it does come with a few requirements.
The Dashcam Viewer in the Tesla app allows you to view, delete, or save video clips right from your device. This should result in higher quality content being shared online and fewer videos of owners recording their Tesla’s screens with their phones.
How It Works
Dashcam footage remains stored locally on your vehicle’s connected USB drive, so Tesla isn’t streaming videos to your phone from the cloud. Instead, the videos are streamed directly from your vehicle to your phone—similar to how Actually Smart Summon delivers a live feed to your phone.
Because of this, your vehicle must be connected to cellular data or Wi-Fi for the Dashcam Viewer to work. Unfortunately, this may limit access for owners who park in underground or large parking garages where connectivity is poor.
How to Access the Dashcam Viewer
To view Dashcam and Sentry Mode footage in the Tesla app:
Navigate to Security & Drivers > Dashcam Viewer.
Wait a few moments for your phone to connect to the vehicle.
From there, you’ll be able to view, save, or delete clips right from your device.
Requirements
To use Tesla’s Dashcam Viewer, you’ll need a vehicle with MCU 2 (Intel) or higher. All models are supported except for the legacy Model S and Model X (2020 and older). However, we expect support to be added in the near future.
The legacy Model S and Model X are expected to receive support for Actually Smart Summon, which requires the ability for those vehicles to stream video to the Tesla app — the same capability the Dashcam Viewer needs. Once Actually Smart Summon is added to the legacy Model S/X, we expect those vehicles to also receive the Dashcam Viewer at the same time or shortly afterward.
Tesla has imposed some viewing limits to prevent high data usage. The viewing limits apply to streaming video from the Dashcam Viewer or viewing live video from the vehicle’s cameras. Tesla will limit video streaming from the vehicle to 15 minutes or 1 hour, depending on your region.
Android Support
Tesla typically releases support for newer features to iPhone users since they make up the majority of users. Recently, Tesla has added more features to Android. In January, Tesla added support for ultra-wideband to Android, which added support for the improved phone key and the hands-free trunk and frunk feature.
Did you know the Cybertruck’s air suspension automatically levels the truck, even while it’s asleep? This is a great feature, especially for camping or off-road adventures. However, it can be an issue when lifting a wheel to change a tire.
Fortunately, there’s a solution: Jack Mode.
Jack Mode
Jack Mode is made for jacking up the truck and prevents the Cybertruck from self-leveling.
To enable Jack Mode, you’ll first need to set the Ride Height to Medium from Controls > Dynamics > Ride Height. You can also set it from the Tesla app by navigating to the Controls section and sliding up until you see Ride Height. This will give you enough clearance for most jacks to get under the truck and lift it.
You can also activate Jack Mode in Low or High, but Tesla recommends a Medium ride height for best control of the vehicle and sufficient tire clearance to safely remove and reinstall the tire. However, once the vehicle is in Jack Mode, the Ride Height cannot be changed.
Next up, go to Controls > Service > Jack Mode to enable Jack Mode. The vehicle will warn you that Jack Mode is enabled and can either be disabled by pressing the button again or by putting the vehicle into drive.
For the duration that Jack Mode is active, it is safe to lift your Cybertruck, even on one side only. It will not self-level for the duration that Jack Mode is enabled.
Automatic Jack Mode
Jack Mode can also activate automatically to protect the suspension from potential damage. For example, if the vehicle’s bumper is resting on a curb, Jack Mode may engage on its own.
Once the obstacle is cleared, or if you shift into Drive or Reverse, Jack Mode will automatically be disabled.
