Elon Musk announced on Twitter that the Tesla FSD Beta version 11.4.4 would be released very soon, stating that it will be available later this week. Musk’s announcements need to be understood in the context in which they were made. It is common knowledge among Tesla watchers that Musk’s release forecasts tend to be relatively optimistic and that actual releases tend to occur later.
Tesla usually distributes software updates in several stages. The upgrade is first rigorously examined by Tesla’s Quality Assurance group. After receiving their approval, the update is distributed to Tesla’s staff on the company’s intranet. Once this early testing phase is completed without significant problems being discovered, the update will be made available to a limited number of owners with FSD Beta.
Possible FSD Beta 11.4.4 Enhancements
The announcement made by Musk allows room for conjecture regarding the potential enhancements that the FSD Beta 11.4.4 release may offer. Because Musk has not provided any precise details, we can only infer things based on previous iterations. Substantial FSD improvements could be seen across the board in Beta 11.4 and 11.4.1 versions. On the other hand, the primary focus of Beta 11.4.2 and 11.4.3 was on the elimination of bugs and the improvement of existing features.
Because of this background, Beta 11.4.4’s trajectory is unknown. It may concentrate on fixing the bugs in the previous version or delivering new and significant FSD enhancements. The latter could suggest improved skills such as better object detection, enhanced navigation across roadways with greater complexity, or sophisticated interaction with pedestrians and cyclists.
Is It Possible That FSD Beta 11.4.4 Will Be Based on a More Recent Update?
When we examine the specifics more closely, the question arises as to whether the new 11.4.4 update will be based on a new production branch, such as 2023.12 or 2023.20, or whether it will continue to be based on 2023.7, which ensures compatibility with Tesla’s 2023.6 code versions.
The 2022.45 update served as the foundation for the FSD Beta 11.3 release, whereas the 2023.7 release served as the foundation for the 11.4.X series, which includes 11.4.1, 11.4.2, and 11.4.3. It is not entirely out of the question to hypothesize that 11.4.4 might act similarly.
Consider the Current Distribution of FSD Beta
The scope of Tesla’s FSD Beta program has recently been extended in a measured and step-by-step fashion. Almost half of the testers could use the most recent significant update, version FSD Beta 11.4.3. Despite this, a few customers still use version 11.4.2 or older software. Tesla’s cautious approach demonstrates the company’s commitment to enhancing the software and meeting all applicable safety regulations.
It may concentrate on fixing the bugs in the previous version or delivering new and significant FSD enhancements. The latter could suggest improved skills such as improved object detection, enhanced navigation across roadways with greater complexity, or sophisticated interaction with pedestrians and bicycles.
With the 2023.20 updates, the Tesla app now has a “PIN to Drive” feature.
Another feature has been activated in Tesla’s mobile app, but the vehicle must have the most recent software update to use it. The ‘PIN to Drive’ feature can now be set directly from within the Tesla app due to an upgrade to version 2023.20.
This is a fantastic accessory that contributes to your car’s overall safety. Thanks to the remote setting capability that comes with it, you now have the option to enable the PIN to Drive feature just if you misplace your key fob, key card, or phone. Knowing that your car cannot be started by anyone, even if they have the key, provides additional protection against theft.
In addition, Tesla recently added the capability to turn off “Passive Authentication,” which prevents your vehicle from automatically locking and unlocking itself whenever your phone is nearby.
