Rivian Roamer Guides: Software Updates

Rivian Mom · 2025-05-15T14:45:12+00:00

I've been using my phone's hotspot for months, and my Rivian connects to it automatically to run TuneIn and Spotify through the built-in apps on the main display. To be clear, this wasn’t Bluetooth streaming but actual phone data, and the apps worked perfectly without any issues. In Monday for the first time, I saw a Connect+ message pop up, even though the truck was linked to my phone’s data. I can still stream from my phone using Bluetooth, but the sound quality and user experience weren’t as good. This issue started between over-the-air software updates, though it might be tied to a specific date in the system. I tried a soft reset, but nothing changed. Has anyone heard if Rivian changed their policy on this? I remember Connect+ used to mention it provided "data" for streaming apps, suggesting you could use your own data instead. Now, it seems like you need Connect+ just to access the apps at all. I was surprised they allowed phone hotspots to work before, so this might be a deliberate change. I’m okay with paying for Connect+ if this isn’t just a temporary glitch. Any insights would be appreciated.

Rivian Blue

Member

Apr 29, 2025

I’ve launched a new resource called Rivian Explorer Tips to make owning a Rivian easier. I’m starting with a guide about software updates, which you can find at https://rivianroamer.com/guides/software-updates

I spent days gathering the most common questions about how Rivian’s software updates work and turned them into an easy-to-follow guide. It’s designed to help both new and experienced owners understand the update procesclearly.y. More guides are coming soon, so stay tuned.

If you have any suggestions, ideas, or notice something that needs fixing, please reach out. Your feedback will help make these guides even better for the Rivian community.

Last edited: Apr 29, 2025

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