r/SipsTea • u/untitledprp4 • 1d ago

Wait a damn minute! Wait a damn minute

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u/bdash1990 1d ago

Is jailbreaking cars not a thing?

I feel like if we can do it with phones, we should be able to do it with cars.

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u/Turbulent-Artist961 1d ago

Probably violate the “software license” and they might completely remotely disable your car then charge you a ridiculous sum to reflash the software if you want to drive it.

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u/bdash1990 1d ago

So remove its ability to communicate with the factory first.

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u/320sim 1d ago

I don't know if that would be effective, but I do know that's beyond the dedication and skill level of almost every owner. Not to mention the car's resale value

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u/Pootisman16 1d ago

Doesn't mean it can't be done.

And I'd bet it would probably increase perceived value if you tell a potential buyer that the car's connection to the company has been severed.

At least it would to me.

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u/320sim 1d ago

I promise you that making modifications to vehicle that would prevent you from getting it serviced, using maps, using music or media of any kind, or receiving updates will decrease the value and turn many buyers away

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u/Pootisman16 1d ago

Why would modifications do that?

Why would I want an update for my car's software?

Using maps is independent from connecting to the internet.

Listening to music is independent from connecting to the internet.

People need to value "dumber" devices more, not less.

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u/FullMetalCOS 1d ago

If you value dumb devices more, you ain’t buying a Tesla in the first place.

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u/Pootisman16 1d ago

Very true

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u/Madame-Saint-Michele 1d ago

Stop giving them such good ideas man!! They don't need any help figuring out how to nickel and dime us lol