Any Non-Connect+ Users got the 2024.39 Update yet?

[waitingonanr1s]

The more I've considered it, the more I've concluded that it's just wrong to have time-limited features impacted by Connect+. Other than that, I don't have an issue with C+ subscribers getting updates sooner.

As they've pitched it, the reason for Connect+ costing what it does is the bandwidth usage/data (value) C+ subscribers get (hotspots, streaming, satellite imagery, etc.). That part seems perfectly fair. If you want features that have an ongoing cost to Rivian to provide, you should expect to pay for them, and a subscription model for that sort of thing makes perfect sense. They've not advertised that time-limited seasonal themes are part of the C+ value, but it seems they have employed that as a tactic to drive subscriptions.

One way they could have implemented this (and the way I had expected to see it) would be to embed the time-limited features in an earlier release, and then switch them on for everyone simultaneously. C+ subscribers would still get access to the other real features earlier, plus the actual bandwidth/data features they're paying for, without shorting the non-C+ subscribers who would like to enjoy the full value of a non-C+ time-limited fun feature.

Another way they could have gone (and tbh I'd really prefer this) would be to remove the artificial time limit. It's been suggested that the seasonal features might be time-limited on account of licensing (plausible for some parts, but not others), but in general, there are lots of things that owners might like to enjoy whenever they're in the mood. The owl hoot, or crow sound, or seasonal lighting, etc. Why shouldn't we have access to those parts year-round? Rivian paid to develop them so they're a sunk cost, not an ongoing cost like bandwidth/data. Many owners would like to enjoy those features at will.

When C+ was announced, I made the conscious decision not to subscribe based on the perceived value to me of the bandwidth/data products they offered with it. I decided to try things without it and see if using my phone's hotspot and data plan would suffice since most of the things I wanted from C+ could be gotten that way. If I felt differently about Gear Guard Live Cam or some other things I might have come to a different conclusion. Now I see that with the bandwidth/data features (that I may not want or need), there is also a fun-factor cost they hadn't disclosed when they advertised C+.

This dick move on the part of Rivian to short non-C+ subscribers (and a few C+ subscribers too) on a fun non-C+ feature is just not cool. In the grand scheme of things it may be minor, but it's still not cool - and it makes me sad to see such a cool company employing such a dick move.

This is ridiculous. Updates always take 2 weeks or so to roll out. Someone was always going to end up with less Halloween mode time than others. It seems very fair to me for them to follow through with priority updates to paying subscribers, after communicating said priority updates for months leading up to implementation.

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[DaveA]

Without having a Gen 2 for the cool lighting effects, I couldn’t care less about receiving this update, tbh. Or getting the updates first. The bugs lately have been pretty disconcerting. At this point I’m good with the software.

 

[R1TCntrlMaIzzy]

Without having a Gen 2 for the cool lighting effects, I couldn’t care less about receiving this update, tbh. Or getting the updates first. The bugs lately have been pretty disconcerting. At this point I’m good with the software.

I agree on the G2 led lights.

But, I am a willing guinea pig, and paying for the added "adventure". De nada/ur welcome. Haha

 

[DaveA]

I agree on the G2 led lights.

But, I am a willing guinea pig, and paying for the added "adventure". De nada/ur welcome. Haha

I’ve been a guinea pig since 3/2022. lol. Enjoy.

 

[schlosrat]

This is ridiculous. Updates always take 2 weeks or so to roll out. Someone was always going to end up with less Halloween mode time than others. It seems very fair to me for them to follow through with priority updates to paying subscribers, after communicating said priority updates for months leading up to implementation.

It looks like maybe you just skimmed my post and didn't read it completely. The point has nothing to do with C+ subscribers getting updates first; it's about non-C+ features being available equally to all. I gave two different examples of how that could work, neither of which would require any change to C+ subscribers getting priority updates. There might be other ways to do it; those were just two examples of easily feasible approaches.

Please read my post again if you didn't see those suggestions. What do you think of those ideas? Is there one you would prefer more?

 

[norivian]

I'm feeling a bit anxious about the new Rivian 2024.39 release and wanted to reach out to see if anyone without a Connect+ subscription has received the update yet. Most of the discussions I’ve seen seem to be from those with the subscription.

I noticed on the Rivian website that software updates for non-subscribers might come after all Connect+ users have received theirs. I'm tempted to get the subscription just for this month/update, especially since I've missed the Halloween theme the last two years and would love to experience it this time!

Thank you for any insights!

Could be fun if you have kids and you do halloween stuff in your neighborhood. What makes it worth (to me) are the other updates/fixes that come with it.

 

[PoorDick]

I was a non-C+ owner. Hadn't driven for a few days, but ran an errand yesterday when I discovered Alexa continually saying, "Something went wrong" and wouldn't play anything. Same for Spotify. I honestly hadn't paid attention to the whole C+ thing. It was only then I finally realized I needed to sign up in order to continue my listening habits. So, in a parking lot I quickly went through the steps provided under "Upgrades" and within minutes had everything back, but here's the kicker: By the time I made it home, perhaps half an hour, I suddenly had the 39-update ready to install.
Coincidence?

 

[Heimat]

Bought it new and had it since June 2023. I’m not too worried about the update itself but don’t want this to be an indication of any other potential glitches, which could see me not get the update (or future ones) at all. Been on WiFi at home for the better part of the last three days.

Some may find this interesting. I called Rivian just to make sure they didn’t have anything on their end showing an issue or reason I hadn’t gotten it. I was told that priority updates are not part of C+. However, despite the small sample size, the poll in this thread pretty much proves C+ membership and priority updates is a thing. At least for all but 7 of us. ?

Make it 8. Dropped off my 2022 Rivian with C+ at service center last Wednesday. My loaner R1T without C+ updated on Friday. My app still shows no update

 

[godfodder0901]

I was a non-C+ owner. Hadn't driven for a few days, but ran an errand yesterday when I discovered Alexa continually saying, "Something went wrong" and wouldn't play anything. Same for Spotify. I honestly hadn't paid attention to the whole C+ thing. It was only then I finally realized I needed to sign up in order to continue my listening habits. So, in a parking lot I quickly went through the steps provided under "Upgrades" and within minutes had everything back, but here's the kicker: By the time I made it home, perhaps half an hour, I suddenly had the 39-update ready to install.
Coincidence?

No. This is a perk of Connect+.

 

[MidnightM00N]

Update without C+ came in last night and installed without issue. Gen 2 R1S. Was previously getting updates 1-2 days after the public release, so looks like the non C+ is maybe 4-7 days behind?

 

[CaptRat]

Update without C+ came in last night and installed without issue. Gen 2 R1S. Was previously getting updates 1-2 days after the public release, so looks like the non C+ is maybe 4-7 days behind?

Now I’m officially pissed. C+ subscriber from the start and still no update notification. WTF Rivian, live up to your promises!

 

[GRC]

Update without C+ came in last night and installed without issue. Gen 2 R1S. Was previously getting updates 1-2 days after the public release, so looks like the non C+ is maybe 4-7 days behind?

I think gen2s are prioritized o over gen1s..... Primarily because of the some of the issues that required quick fixes. Any gen1 non c+ get it?

 

[sherold]

I think gen2s are prioritized o over gen1s..... Primarily because of the some of the issues that required quick fixes. Any gen1 non c+ get it?

The poll shows 2 forum members have.

 

[GogglesPisano]

Am I the only one that doesn't care my updates are two weeks later? I feel like in the whole Amazon "gotta have it today" mindset has people really upset if something is not instantaneous. The updates and Halloween stuff is just a perk. Nothing more. Nobody promised me Halloween mode when I bought the car so I really don't mind if they want to stick that stuff behind a pay wall to get it now.

 

[Seattleite]

You and me both! Had my 12V battery replaced at a service center last Tuesday.... Connect+ subscriber since last Monday.... no update.... But that's fine, it's just an update

I am a Connect+ subscriber and have yet to see the update come through.

I had my 12V battery replaced via mobile service on Thursday and am now wondering if this affected my OTA update coming through for some reason...

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