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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Latest Tesla APK info:

2022 releases

Tesla 4.16.0-1522 (2022-12-20)
Tesla 4.15.1-1483 (2022-12-03)
Tesla 4.14.4-1455 (2022-11-20)
Tesla 4.14.3-1431 (2022-11-10)
Tesla 4.14.2-1411 (2022-11-04)
Tesla 4.14.1-1395 (2022-10-19)
Tesla 4.14.0-1377 (2022-10-17)
Tesla 4.13.3-1334 (2022-10-05)
Tesla 4.13.0-1308 (2022-09-20)
Tesla 4.12.0-1257 (2022-08-30)
Tesla 4.11.2-1215 (2022-08-11)
Tesla 4.11.1-1195 (2022-08-01)
Tesla 4.11.0-1155 (2022-07-15)
Tesla 4.10.0-1111 (2022-06-29)
Tesla 4.9.2-1087 (2022-06-18)
Tesla 4.9.1-1067 (2022-06-06)
Tesla 4.9.0-1051 (2022-05-25)
Tesla 4.8.1-1032 (2022-05-09)
Tesla 4.8.0-1025 (2022-04-28)
Tesla 4.7.3-983 (2022-04-18)
Tesla 4.7.2-958 (2022-04-08)
Tesla 4.7.1-927 (2022-03-25)
Tesla 4.7.0-910 (2022-03-15)
Tesla 4.6.1-891 (2022-03-01)
Tesla 4.6.0-885 (2022-02-17)
Tesla 4.5.1-864 (2022-01-29)
Tesla 4.5.0-858 (2022-01-27)
Tesla 4.4.4-847 (2022-01-12)
Tesla 4.4.3-832 (2022-01-11)

Older versions:
Greetings, all!

This is the Android-specific version of the iOS Mobile App Updates thread, intended to track and log changes to the Tesla app for Android. As with the iOS thread, please comment below with changes, bugs/issues and other thoughts that you encounter in the Tesla Android app, and I will integrate them into this initial post. Bullet points in boldface text represent Tesla's official release notes for a particular version.

Tesla 4.4.2-828 (2021-12-24)
Tesla 4.4.1-824 (2021-12-22)
Tesla 4.4.0-810 (2021-12-14)
Tesla 4.3.1-777 (2021-12-07)
Tesla 4.3.0-766 (2021-11-18)
Tesla 4.2.3-742 (2021-11-01)
Version 4.2.2-737 (2021-10-27)

Version 4.2.0-693 (2021-10-12)
  • Adjust Charge Current, Scheduled Departure or Scheduled Charging for your car's current location (*)
  • Enable Bioweapon Defense Mode on supported cars (*)
  • Access your car's Owner's Manual and updated video guides under the Service tab
  • View Solar troubleshooting steps and videos under the Energy Service tab
    *Vehicle software version 2021.36+ required.
Version 4.1.1-667 (2021-10-14)
  • New Android widgets to view vehicle status
  • Solar and Powerwall supports Tesla-maintained utility rate plans. Utility rate plans now support seasons, multiple peak periods, and buy & sell energy prices
  • Powerwall's Time-Based Control mode supports the updated rate plans to more accurately use energy from Powerwall when power is expensive and charge from other sources when power is at its cheapest
Version 4.0.1 (2021-09-08)
  • Refreshed vehicle and energy homepage
  • Streamlined Summon experience
  • Enhanced phone key support - vehicle no longer needs to be selected
  • Send commands to vehicle immediately upon opening app
  • Use Go Off-Grid to seamlessly disconnect your home from the Grid with Powerwall
  • Shop the Tesla catalog and view and manage your orders (available in select countries)
  • View Supercharging history and ability to pay outstanding Supercharging or service balance (available in select countries)
Version 3.10.11-443 (2021-04-06) - Minor fixes and improvements
Version 3.10.9 (2020-11-03) - Minor fixes and improvements
Version 3.10.8 (2020-09-01) - Minor fixes and improvements
Version 3.10.7 (2020-07-01) - Minor fixes and improvements
  • (not in the official release notes, but this version adds the Zero G wheel visualizations to the app)
Version 3.10.6 (6/10/2020) - Minor fixes and improvements
Version 3.10.5 (4/21/2020) - Minor fixes and improvements
Version 3.10.4 (3/4/2020) - Minor fixes and improvements
Version 3.10.3 (12/19/2019) - Minor fixes and improvements
  • "Upgrades" menu option
Version 3.10.2 (11/24/2019) - Minor fixes and improvements
  • Unlock with NFC on B-pillar
  • Numeric charge limit (% or miles) displayed when adjusting the limit on the Charging screen
Version 3.10.1 (10/17/2019) - Minor fixes and improvements
Version 3.10 (9/26/2019) - Minor fixes and improvements
  • Vent windows (requires software V10)
Version 3.9.1 (8/19/2019) - Minor fixes and improvements
Version 3.9.0 (8/12/2019)
  • View your solar production for any historical day, month, year, or lifetime
  • Download your solar production and battery usage data
Version 3.8.6 (7/3/2019) - Minor fixes and improvements
Version 3.8.5 (6/4/2019) - Minor fixes and improvements
Version 3.8.4 (4/26/2019) - Minor fixes and improvements
Version 3.8.3 (4/2/2019) - Minor fixes and improvements
Version 3.8.2 (2/22/2019) - Minor fixes and improvements
  • Activate Sentry Mode from the Controls menu
Version 3.8.1 (2/6/2019) - Minor fixes and improvements
Version 3.8.0 (12/21/2018)
  • When you precondition your vehicle, you can now turn on, off, or adjust any of your seat heaters. If it's available in your car, you'll also be able to turn on your steering wheel heater. Note: Requires vehicle software version 2018.48.12 or later.
  • In addition, an indicator on the Inbox shows you when you have new messages.
  • Schedule service from within the app.
Version 3.7.0 (12/5/2018)
  • You can now view nearby charging options in the Charging screen. Tap a location to start vehicle navigation. Note: Requires car software version 2018.48 or above.
Version 3.6.2 (11/14/2018) - Minor fixes and improvements
Version 3.6.1 (10/22/2018) - Minor fixes and improvements
  • More reliable calendar sync
Version 3.6.0 (9/25/2018)
  • Start Navigation in your car using the share feature in your favorite phone apps
  • Allow passengers to quickly control media
  • Start and cancel software updates on your car
    • Note: the above features require car software version 2018.39 or later
Version 3.5.0 (9/10/2018)
  • The Inbox organizes all of your messages in one place, which you can access from the Settings menu
Version 3.4.4 (8/27/2018) - Minor fixes and improvements
  • Adds persistent notification icon for quick access to app, lock/unlock, trunk, frunk
Version 3.4.3 (8/2/2018)
  • Powerwall customers participating in Grid Services programs now know when their systems are benefiting the grid and can track Grid Services energy and power usage.
  • Model 3 owners can access support videos about their vehicle features
  • Storm Watch: for Powerwall customers with backup and in selected regions, Tesla will automatically detect incoming storms and store energy.
  • You can log into the app even if you do not have a Tesla product associated with your account yet, but have a Model 3 reservation. You will be able to view Model 3 support videos and access your loot box.
Version 3.4.2 (7/9/2018) - Minor fixes and improvements
Version 3.4.1 (6/20/2018)
  • Limit vehicle speed and acceleration with Speed Limit Mode. Maximum vehicle speed can be set between 50-90 mph (80-145 km/h).
  • NOTE: Requires vehicle software version 2018.24 or above.
  • Summon available for Model 3 with 2018.24+ and EAP activated (pending confirmation)
Version 3.4.0 (5/18/2018)
  • Powerwall Time-Based Control is now available in select regions; use when energy costs vary through the day.
Version 3.3.6 (4/25/2018) - Minor fixes and improvements
Version 3.3.5 (4/6/2018) - Minor fixes and improvements
  • Adds phone key "info" button with troubleshooting tips
  • Fixes fingerprint authentication for keyless driving
Version 3.3.4 (3/24/2018) - Minor fixes and improvements
Version 3.3.3 (3/14/2018) - Minor fixes and improvements
Baseline
  • Use phone as key
  • Check charging status, start/stop charging, set charge limit
  • Remote climate control
  • Remote lock / unlock
  • Flash lights / honk horn
  • Open/close charge port door
  • Release trunk / frunk
  • Monitor vehicle status, location and speed
 
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#2 ·
Funny you should suggest this, I was just about to start a thread to discuss issues/experiences specific to Android app users (mostly concerning the performance of phone-as-key, since it is allegedly less reliable than with iOS). But I like this idea better... it's much more comprehensive and structured. :)
FYI, Android phone-as-key has *drastically* improved not related to 3.3.3 version of the app (possibly with the 4.9 firmware?) The phone-key went from almost-never-works to hasn't-failed-yet sometime in the past couple weeks. Unfortunately I got into the habit of turning bluetooth off/on before walking up to the car so that I never noticed *when* exactly it was fixed (just noticed last week I didn't have to do that anymore)
 
#7 ·
I think 3.3.3 actually reduced the quality of the phone as key... I hadn't had to do the airplane mode cycle to get it to connect once since I got 2018.4.9 on the car and the app update before 3.3.3 the same night, but since updating to 3.3.3 a few days ago I'm averaging once a day needing to cycle airplane mode. Curiously, once the app even showed the phone as key connected, but the car didn't. On the bright side, with the version before 3.3.3 I'd occasionally have issues connecting remotely via cellular to turn the heat on, and haven't had any trouble with that since the update.
 
#9 ·
Testing it this week, it has definitely been better than last week. I had to cycle the blue tooth once the first day on 3.3.4, but that was right after connecting to my fitbit which definitely creates problems in the bluetooth stack. Haven't had to cycle again though some times it take a while to connect. I do find it odd that the phone still connects to the rest of the system much faster than the phone as key part, and in the one instance I had to cycle it the phone showed up on the screen as connected but would not connect as a key.
 
#11 ·
I'm assuming yes though I haven't tried. The app sends you a push notification when charging is complete (if you enable it) so you should be covered.

Of course I hope I didn't make a mistake assuming this because the iOS version does it :)
 
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3.3.5 is out.
They added a new info button next to the phone key status... It just lets you know that if you're having problems, you should try turning Bluetooth off and back on.
Fingerprint authentication actually works now if you try to use keyless driving.
No idea what else changed.
Thanks! Added these changes to the first post.

Random thought/speculation: based on their job openings, I can see that Tesla uses Xamarin (a cross-platform development environment for mobile apps) for at least one of their mobile apps. Makes me wonder whether they use it for the flagship Tesla app, in which case we should see features and fixes that aren't platform-dependent released on iOS and Android in lockstep...
 
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Another observation: When I get in the car and try to put it into Drive, the mobile app isn't always recognized right away. So, I'm prompted to swipe the card key. Before I can do that, the phone app is recognized, and the card key isn't needed afterall. However, the card key prompt remains on the touch screen, so that window must be manually closed.
 
#20 ·
I've had this problem several times in my one day of ownership. In general, the app is nice when it works, but I've had several times where it couldn't connect to the car. My phone key gets disconnected a lot... but sometimes it's disconnected but I can still unlock the car with the app. They've got a ways to go on the app/phone key piece of this puzzle. Other than the phone app quirkiness, the car is amazing.
 
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I just picked up new model 3 last Saturday. The car has been great except for glove box not working (Tesla has ordered new glove box) and the phone as key is vary unreliable. I have a pixel 2XL phone. The car only reconies the phone about 50% of the time. It is vary frustrating when the car will not open and I have t wait for the AP to wake up and then click on the lock open or climate control for the AP to wake up and unlock the car. It would be nice if Tesla would come out with a real key Fab like most new cars have now.
 
#26 ·
the phone as key is vary unreliable. I have a pixel 2XL phone. The car only reconies the phone about 50% of the time. It is vary frustrating when the car will not open and I have t wait for the AP to wake up and then click on the lock open or climate control for the AP to wake up and unlock the car. It would be nice if Tesla would come out with a real key Fab like most new cars have now.
I think a Pixel 2XL should work as a reliable key. It's probably just a matter of adjusting the settings on your phone so Bluetooth doesn't go to sleep. Once that works you won't want a pesky key fob that only the dealer can configure for your car.
 
#27 · (Edited)
Tesla App 3.4.1 is now available for Android as well. This version adds Speed Limit Mode for cars on firmware version 2018.24 or later.
  • Limit vehicle speed and acceleration with Speed Limit Mode. Maximum vehicle speed can be set between 50-90 mph (80-145 km/h).
  • NOTE: Requires vehicle software version 2018.24 or above.
Related note: There have also been reports that Firmware 2018.24 enables Summon for EAP-enabled Model 3s, which you can now do via the Tesla app! (Hat tip to @mlmowery!)
 
#28 ·
Unsurprisingly, Tesla App 3.4.1 is now available for Android as well. This version adds Speed Limit Mode for cars on firmware version 2018.24 or later.
  • Limit vehicle speed and acceleration with Speed Limit Mode. Maximum vehicle speed can be set between 50-90 mph (80-145 km/h).
  • NOTE: Requires vehicle software version 2018.24 or above.
There have also been reports that firmware 2018.24 enables Summon for EAP-enabled Model 3s. So, while the app technically already has the ability to Summon Model S/X, the ability to summon Model 3 should become available as well once firmware 2018.24 is installed on the car.

If someone with 2018.24 and 3.4.1 could kindly confirm that they can, indeed, Summon their Model 3 from the app (seeing as how Model 3 doesn't have a keyfob), we can finally put this baby to rest!
I can confirm that 2018.24 does indeed enable the Summons feature on the app!
 

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#31 ·
Wasnt sure if someone's talked about this before, but while driving the car, if you open the app, the control buttons for frunk and trunk are active. Obviously I didnt press them, but isnt that a safety hazard? Atleast thats the case on my app 3.4.1
 
#40 ·
I had a similar issue when I was out of town for 2 weeks. After about a week the car would not wake up and I even called Tesla. They said they would attempt to wake it up but didn't seem like anything more that what I was doing with the app. No response from that but after another day or so it came back online. Does your car have good LTE signal where it is parked? Mine was in my garage and usually works but the signal strength is not great. In the end I assumed that was the issue.
 
#42 ·
I would not think it would have much of an effect on how the car responds to commands sent via the app. I was on the East coast and my car was in AZ. When you get home, close your garage and see how many bars of LTE signal you have. Mine gets 1 or 2 bars, not sure if 1 bar is enough to wake up the car reliably all the time.
 
#45 ·
I have tried to research and read - but I am not able to understand, what "Fingerprint Authentication" in the app does?

I have a Pixel 2XL. I unlock the phone using fingerprint reader.
Turning on/off this feature in the Tesla app doesn't seem to affect any functionality.
 
#46 ·
I have tried to research and read - but I am not able to understand, what "Fingerprint Authentication" in the app does?
If you were to log out of the app, then this allows you to log back in by using the fingerprint reader instead of typing in your password.

If you never log out of the app, then you won't notice any difference.
 
#49 · (Edited)
Version 3.4.3 was released this morning with the following changes:
  • Powerwall customers participating in Grid Services programs now know when their systems are benefiting the grid and can track Grid Services energy and power usage.
  • Model 3 owners can access support videos about their vehicle features as well as their referral code and loot box
  • Storm Watch: for Powerwall customers with backup and in selected regions,Tesla will automatically detectincoming storms and store energy.
It's worth noting that you can log in and view the support videos and loot box even if you do not yet have a Tesla product associated with your account.
 
#50 ·
It's worth noting that you can log in and view the support videos and loot box even if you do not yet have a Tesla product associated with your account.
Can confirm I was able to do this up until about 20 minutes ago without a VIN but now I cannot so it appears that may have been a glitch. Sadly I didn't copy down the referral code.
 
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