Update 2025.06 is out!

[mpshizzle]

We’ve had the vehicle since September & have never had an issue with any updates, to date, hence the frustration.

I suspect some of your frustration may be chalked up to a simple misunderstanding. The updates are not sent out to every vehicle at the same time. I got my R1S about the same time, and I, like you, have gotten it on the first wave, every time until now. But they randomly shuffle the order of rollout.

Also, some clarification: Connect+ barely gives you any benefit, as the majority of owners are subscribed.

https://rivianroamer.com/software-updates/2025-06
Is a good place to check the progress of the rollout. It has been sent to only about 30% of vehicles as of right now

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[mudito]

Captain's Log - March 13th, 2025

It has now been three days since the fateful news of the update reached my ears. Here I rest in the solitude of my quarters, weighed down by a melancholy that seems to seep into the very timbers of this old vessel. My weary hands still grasp the helm with the same resolve, yet I find myself longing for the capabilities that elude me, trapped in the confines of outdated technology reversing with regular pointing mirrors.

As I gaze into the foggy horizon, I am reminded of the days when innovation was at our fingertips, and the thrill of adventure filled the sails. My ship bears no modifications beyond the original craftsmanship; her wheels and tires remain as steadfast as the crew who has served alongside me. Yet, I cannot shake the sorrow that envelops me, for I know the marvels I am missing—the little joys that come from the treasures found upon the wheels and tires dashboard.

Tomorrow, I shall embark on spring break, stepping into the belly of an airborne beast, yearning for the chance to bring my ship into the modern age. Until then, I dwell in this despondency, my spirit slowly fading like the sunset beyond the waves.

-Mudito

 

[Mellowyellow]

Captain's Log - March 13th, 2025

It has now been three days since the fateful news of the update reached my ears. Here I rest in the solitude of my quarters, weighed down by a melancholy that seems to seep into the very timbers of this old vessel. My weary hands still grasp the helm with the same resolve, yet I find myself longing for the capabilities that elude me, trapped in the confines of outdated technology reversing with regular pointing mirrors.

As I gaze into the foggy horizon, I am reminded of the days when innovation was at our fingertips, and the thrill of adventure filled the sails. My ship bears no modifications beyond the original craftsmanship; her wheels and tires remain as steadfast as the crew who has served alongside me. Yet, I cannot shake the sorrow that envelops me, for I know the marvels I am missing—the little joys that come from the treasures found upon the wheels and tires dashboard.

Tomorrow, I shall embark on spring break, stepping into the belly of an airborne beast, yearning for the chance to bring my ship into the modern age. Until then, I dwell in this despondency, my spirit slowly fading like the sunset beyond the waves.

-Mudito

I wept reading this.

 

[defcon888]

Keep waiting. That feature is not in this release for Gen 1...

I didn't think it would be according to the release notes. I have read that "soooon" or this year sometime.

 

[Jshwon]

My update has been sitting at "paused" since yesterday evening. Which is worse waiting and not seeing it at all or getting it and having it sit at pause?

 

[Rivian Roamer]

I suspect some of your frustration may be chalked up to a simple misunderstanding. The updates are not sent out to every vehicle at the same time. I got my R1S about the same time, and I, like you, have gotten it on the first wave, every time until now. But they randomly shuffle the order of rollout.

Also, some clarification: Connect+ barely gives you any benefit, as the majority of owners are subscribed.

https://rivianroamer.com/software-updates/2025-06
Is a good place to check the progress of the rollout. It has been sent to only about 30% of vehicles as of right now

This is correct. Even with Connect+ it just puts you earlier in the line, not at the front.

Software defined vehicles have created an interesting expectation of people getting updates ASAP.

 

[godfodder0901]

We’ve had the vehicle since September & have never had an issue with any updates, to date, hence the frustration.

Turns out you still don't have any issues with updates.

 

[mudito]

This is correct. Even with Connect+ it just puts you earlier in the line, not at the front.

Software defined vehicles have created an interesting expectation of people getting updates ASAP.

I bet Rivian can monetize for people to be on the Day1 Upgrade list. Even Beta-testers... Some might even pay for the benefit of receiving Beta updates.

I might be one of those, depending on pricing

 

[Foobar]

For anyone new to OTA vehicles - we don’t all get the update at once. They are done in batches and sometimes you’re at the front, sometimes you’re at the back. Almost everyone has Connect+ so don’t fall into the trap of believing you paid for immediate updates. You’re still in a queue.

As someone who had a bricked R1T early on when I had a day-1 update, I’m happy to receive it days after everyone else.

 

[mattland]

This is correct. Even with Connect+ it just puts you earlier in the line, not at the front.

Software defined vehicles have created an interesting expectation of people getting updates ASAP.

@RivianRoamer - is the status tracker (right now it looks like 26% eligible and 23% installed) based on the entire fleet, or just those with linked accounts to your website? I apologize if you’ve answered this already.

 

[Rivian Roamer]

@RivianRoamer - is the status tracker (right now it looks like 26% eligible and 23% installed) based on the entire fleet, or just those with linked accounts to your website?

Just linked accounts, which right now is about 950 vehicles.

 

[strykerwsu]

Gen 2, R1S PDM.
2 days & still no prompt to get this update.
Questioned it through the app (yes 2.200) & was offered a mobile service, earliest a month away of of 9th April.
I had spent over $500 to rebuild my at home WiFi so that this vehicle could ‘see‘ my WiFi network.
Yet daily I work internationally on computers & servers in the US & abroad, from the very same fibre that feeds that WiFi.
If we are paying for a, ‘Software Defined Vehicle’, they‘re clearly not competent.
Apple & so many other manufacturers have been doing this for years.
Our lives & homes are increasingly dependent & defined by so many web connected devices as part of ‘Smart Homes’, that update & almost look after themselves. Even my irrigation messages me to suggest a rain delay.
If I can sleep & my computers, iPhones, iPads, laptops, home security, WiFi, irrigation, speakers, HVAC can all update, why does it take until mid April for someone to turn up (& doubtless do a, ‘Power Cycle’), for this $100K iPad with wheels to update?
Apologies am losing patience with the promise (at such an extremity of cost), when the reality is so lacking.

Wow, you are new around here lol.

 

[Rivian Roamer]

I bet Rivian can monetize for people to be on the Day1 Upgrade list. Even Beta-testers... Some might even pay for the benefit of receiving Beta updates.

I might be one of those, depending on pricing

A public beta program is in the works.

 

[mudito]

A public beta program is in the works.

Neat!

Why do I think 90% of this forum will subscribe to the Beta program??

 

[HapticWagon]

I’m going to impatiently speculate that they paused the rollout due to some vehicles that got bricked during update, plus bugs, being reported on reddit:


(edit: WassymRivian replied! not related to this rollout)

ofc they will probably push to another 25% right after I post this, so going to post this anyways.

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