Updating Your Rivian R1S's Software: A Step-by-Step Guide

Morgan · 2024-12-22T17:10:59+00:00

Now that I've installed the SnapPlate front license plate holder, I finally filled out the EveryAmp review. Here it is. Hope it helps others: Shipped promptly, so the license plate holder arrived well before we picked up the car. Engineered and built VERY precisely to hold the plate very close to the front bumper without scraping. Installation instructions were clear, would have benefited from one more picture showing how to find the center slots in the grille. Grille Depth Adjustment instructions were also clear; with one half-turn adjustment of three screws, the license plate holder fit PERFECTLY in place. Check the EveryAmp web site for photographs of how much their product blocks the front camera image at every setting. After reviewing the photos, I chose the center setting. I find the camera interference at that setting is trivial for me. There's a lot of competition for the front-of-R1 real estate. My understanding is that Rivian's front plate holder requires drilling a hole in a perfectly good vehicle, and can also block a small part of the camera image. Tow hook mounts take a tow hook out of commission, and can block a sensor. EveryAmp's mount is designed to protect the grille by snapping off when attacked by a car-wash brush, so you have to dismount it (relatively easy to do) and remount it before washing. I'm still happy with the EveryAmp product, which we have installed in our R1S and now R1T. Very best wishes!

Rivian Mom

Member

Oct 22, 2024

As an owner of the R1S, I can tell you that one of the easiest and most straightforward processes is updating your Rivian R1S software. It's a seamless and easy process that involves 3 parts: the pre-update checks, the update process, and the post-update checks. Here's a step-by-step guide on all 3 processes to help you effortlessly upgrade your R1S software.

Pre-Update Checks
These are minor checks that are carried out before you can begin the update process. It includes checks such as Wi-Fi connectivity, cellular network stability, and available updates (which can be checked on the Rivian mobile app or website). When these checks are complete, you can then begin the update process.

Update Process
The update process is quite simple, as I've done it a couple of times myself. The procedures include
1. Open the Rivian mobile app and navigate to the "Vehicle" or "Account" section.
2. Select "Software Update" or "Check for Updates."
3. If an update is available, select "Download and Install."

Once all this is done, the update will start downloading, and when it completes 100%, it will install automatically on your vehicle.

Post-Update Steps
This involves a few checks to know if the software update was done properly and your vehicle software has been updated to the latest version. To check, you should restart your vehicle, as this would help you to know if the update is fully applied. Also, check the Rivian mobile app for confirmation of the update.

Rivian just released some software updates for the R1S, such as the gear guard live cam and tri-zone climate updates, and some driver display improvements were added too. Updating to the latest software version gives a better driving experience and helps to fix some minor issues that might not be detected by the owner.

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