Remote Software Upgrade - The Busy Car Owner's Boon
Convenient, stress-free, and time-saving – the best three words to explain the pros of the remote software upgrade feature in cars. For those of you who are hearing about the remote software upgrade feature for the first time – it is a feature that will check for available updates for the latest features. How? By being connected to the network uninterruptedly!
Automakers such as BMW, Nissan, and many more are making it their end goal to launch cars with the remote software upgrade. This article will help you learn about this feature and how it works!
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What is Remote Software Upgrade?
The remote software upgrade lets you be connected around the clock so that your vehicle can detect the available updates. The software update feature makes sure that your car's software is up-to-date.
The best part about this feature is that you can continue to drive the vehicle even if the system is downloading the software. The remote software upgrade technology ensures that the car owner doesn't have to worry about checking for the latest upgrades or downloading them. You no longer have to check for the latest updates or even download them.
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How Does the Remote Software Upgrade Operates?
The vehicle system downloads the software while you're travelling. However, the updates will be integrated when the car is at rest. Here's how this feature operates:
- When the driver turns on the power switch, the system automatically checks for any latest software upgrades. The system connects automatically to the information centre to monitor the latest software updates.
- If there is any latest software available, the system will automatically download it while you are driving. The good news is that you can use the rest of the features while downloading the software update.
- When you turn off the ignition, the system will get your confirmation to install the software upgrade. You don't need to be in the vehicle to install the software upgrade. Moreover, you can schedule a time to start the installation process using the timer function.
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What is the Mechanism Behind Remote Software Upgrade?
When you turn on the power switch in your vehicle, the telematics communication unit will check for the latest software upgrades. It checks with the information centre and downloads the updates, if any. The system will download the software quickly via Ethernet and wireless communication.
Each of the control units comes with a dual bank memory with two memories. It uses the in-vehicle network to perform the process. You'll be relieved to know that you can continue to drive while downloading the update. The system stores this software in the sub memory instead of the main memory.
When you stop driving and turn off the switch, the sub memory will switch to the main memory, and the update will install.
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Don't you think that the remote software upgrade feature is a blessing for every busy car owner?
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