Tesla has updated the Spotify app in software update 2023.26
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Tesla has a variety of streaming services available for users to listen to while driving, however, Spotify is one of the most popular.
The Spotify interface in a Tesla has been limited when compared to their desktop or mobile applications, however with Tesla update 2023.26 Tesla has added some much-needed features and completely updated the UI, making it more appealing and easier to read.
New Interface
The improved Spotify interface is cleaner and easier to navigate. The buttons at the top are now limited to Home, Browse and Your Library, reducing the need to scroll horizontally. Your playlists are now neatly tucked under the Your Library section.
Jump to Artist / Album
You can now more easily jump into an album or artist to view additional songs. Underneath the album name, you can now on the artist to reveal popular songs and a full list of albums by the selected artist.
Favoriting Songs
Each song in a list is now visually separated from each other, making it easier to see all the songs in a playlist or album. Although it's not immediately obvious, each song has a plus (+) sign next to it that lets you easily add it to your list of favorites.
It would be nice if this button added the song to your now-playing queue instead, but unfortunately, that functionality isn't included in this release.
Improved Playlists
Tesla has updated the Spotify app in software update 2023.26
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In this Spotify refresh, Tesla has improved one of Spotify's greatest limitations - the number of songs displayed in a playlist.
Playlists were previously limited to displaying the first 100 songs, however, that limit has now been lifted with this update. At the bottom of a playlist, you can now paginate through the playlist to view additional songs.
This is a big improvement that will now let users view their complete playlists, although there is still room for improvement. You still cannot sort playlists by different attributes and are forced to view them only in the default order they're presented.
Audiobooks
Spotify has a large collection of over 350,000 audiobooks. Some of them are free, while others are paid, but up until now, they weren't accessible in Tesla's Spotify app.
With this update you can now listen to Spotify's collection of audiobooks, bringing you a little more enjoyment during longer commutes.
Easier Login
Logging in to your Spotify account isn't something you do often, but with this update, it's now easier than ever. The app now displays a QR code that lets you scan it on your mobile phone in order to log in more easily.
This Spotify refresh is a welcome addition to one of the most popular streaming services in Tesla vehicles. It's available for all models with software update 2023.26.
Update 2023.26 recently started going out to owners, but it can take several weeks before it becomes available to everyone.
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Tesla offers the ability to buy or lease their vehicles. However, leasing a vehicle came with a major shortcoming. Leasing a Tesla meant you couldn’t buy out your lease at the end of the contract. Instead, you were required to return the car to Tesla, leaving you the option of leasing another or purchasing a new vehicle.
For the first time in Tesla’s history, lease buyouts are being introduced for the Model 3 and Model Y and are returning for the Model S and Model X as well.
Lease buyout now available for new S3XY + @cybertruck leases in the US
Tesla’s social media team took to X to announce that the company is going to allow lease buyouts in the United States for the first time. As Tesla works with its financing partners, we expect this option to roll out to other regions too. These lease buyouts include all its vehicles, including the Cybetruck.
A lease buyout is an end-of-contract option that lets you purchase the vehicle for its residual value, allowing you to keep the car instead of returning it. It’s a great way to test-drive a car long-term, giving you the flexibility to decide if it’s the right fit before committing to ownership. For many new car buyers, it offers a lower-risk alternative to buying a vehicle outright, making it an attractive option for those seeking less upfront commitment.
Offer to be Extended to Current Leases
The price of the buyout is normally determined at the signing of the lease contract - rather than at the end of the lease. While Tesla initially said that the buyout of leases is only for new leases - that quickly changed. Tesla is confirming that end-of-lease clauses will become available for current leasees over the next few weeks. Leasees will be able to reach out directly through the Tesla app to get buyout quotes - or reach out to their financial institutions if the lease was done through a third-party financer.
If you’ve been hesitant to lease a Tesla due to the inability to buy it out, stay tuned—this teaser might just change the game. For many, it’s the final nudge needed to take the plunge and lease a new Tesla. With the added perks of the updated referral program and other incentives running right now, now is an excellent time to buy a new Tesla.
Tesla has been continuously improving and adding features to its Service Mode feature, and update 2024.44 is no exception.
Tesla also recently launched Service History for vehicles. With the new additions to Service Mode and price cuts to ToolBox 3 (TB3), their in-house service software, Tesla is really pushing Service accessibility.
If you’re interested in knowing more about Service Mode in general, check out our Guide to Service Mode.
Service Mode Improvements in 2024.44
This update introduces several new Service Mode features, so we’ll break down each new feature in Service Mode for 2024.44. Thanks to @max_bracco on X, who shared these photos with us.
Brakes Panel
The Brakes Panel has been updated to allow for the diagnosis of wheel speed sensors, which were previously only accessible in TB3 while physically connected to the vehicle. In addition, information on the Electronic Parking Brake, Electronic Stability Program and iBooster (Electromechanical Brake Booster) are now available in the Brakes Panel as well.
This new panel is under Chassis > Brakes and has multiple subpanels with brake details. This update is exclusive for the Cybertruck.
Brake Burnishing Update
Brake Burnishing is a process to help condition or break in your brakes, helping to make sure you’ll get optimal performance out of them. It can also be used as regular maintenance for an EV - because you’ll rarely use your friction brakes with Tesla’s one-pedal driving.
The update to Brake Burnishing will now allow you to continue performing this service task even if the vehicle goes into reverse. Previously, any UI, including the rear-view camera, popping up would cancel Brake Burnishing and close the service window - meaning you’d have to restart.
Placing the vehicle back in drive automatically resumes the service task, which makes it easier to do so in a smaller location.
This improvement applies to all vehicles, including legacy Model S and X.
Speakers Panel and Audio Test
A Speakers Panel has become available for some vehicles to help diagnose issues with any of the internal vehicle speakers. You’ll be able to play test tones through any selected speaker or set of speakers. This could be helpful to figure out if a speaker isn’t working properly or to diagnose a rattling speaker or subwoofer.
As part of the Audio Test, you can also play specific frequencies - helping to figure out what exactly is wrong with the speaker. Previously, you’d have to use TB3 to perform this test, so it's nice to see Tesla moving things to Service Mode and increasing accessibility for owners and third-party technicians.
This new speakers panel is only available for the 2024+ Model 3, and the Model Y with the AMD Ryzen infotainment processor.
SCCM Update
The Steering Wheel Control Column (or Yoke) has received updated graphics to correctly display what you’ve got equipped in your vehicle. You’ll also be able to initiate the steering wheel/yoke swap on a Model S or Model X in this UI as required, assuming you’re swapping them.
Previously, this feature was only accessible to Tesla’s Service Technicians or through a fairly complex procedure in TB3 that required outside scripting support - well beyond the knowledge and skills of most third-party technicians who aren’t intimately familiar with TB3. This makes the procedure something that can be done by the user at home - as long as you’re following the Service Manual carefully.
This is only applicable for the Model S and Model X. The Cybertruck has a special Steer-by-Wire panel in Service Mode.
Interior Lighting Diagnostics
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The last item to get added to Service Mode is an entirely new panel for testing the ambient lighting system, which is availablle for the new Model 3 and Cybertruck. This panel allows you to diagnose and repair the vehicle’s RGB lighting. It also allows you to view the health state and run an RGB lighting addressing routine, which is required when replacing some of the lighting strips.
Earlier this summer, Tesla also added a Battery Health Test to Service Mode.
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