Tesla’s upcoming 2025.38 software update rolling out as of today will bring a cleaner Apple Music interface inside the car (via Tesla North).
So what’s new? With the 2025.35 update, users will see their Apple Music playlists organized into folders. Also, artist pages will show more detail, and a “Recently Played” section will display a bigger chunk of your listening history. The update is part of a batch of tweaks focused on media, navigation, and usability. Coming are 3D buildings and cityscapes, which will be pretty awesome, while the mobile dashcam viewer will soon let you stream in higher resolution, along with downloads from the Tesla app.
Tesla’s Model 3 switched to AMD Ryzen chips starting in late 2021, with most vehicles built around December 2021 or later including the new processor. The Model Y followed the same timeline, also transitioning to AMD Ryzen in late 2021. Meanwhile, all refreshed Model S and Model X “Plaid” versions released in 2021 and onward already came equipped with AMD Ryzen chips.
Below are the full 2025.38 Tesla software update release notes:
3D Buildings (only for cars with AMD Ryzen chips)
You can now see buildings and cityscapes in more detail with 3D view.
To enable: switch to Map View and tap the 3D icon.
Requires Premium Connectivity.Onboarding Guide
The Onboarding Guide helps you get familiar with your Tesla.
It covers adjusting driver settings, using the touchscreen, and controlling lights, wipers, and Autopilot features — among other functions.
Go to App Launcher > Manual > Get To Know Your Tesla.New Scroll Wheel Functions
Your left scroll wheel now includes new options for quickly accessing various vehicle controls, such as Bioweapon Defense Mode, Mute Navigation, and Music Light Sync (if available in your vehicle).
Press and hold the left scroll wheel to open the menu.Dashcam Viewer Updates
Street names are now included in dashcam event details (when available), making it easier to distinguish between recorded events.
In addition, the Mobile Dashcam Viewer now streams and downloads at a higher resolution.
Requires Tesla App version 4.49.5+.Minor Updates
• Apple Music now provides an organized playlist view with folders, expanded artist pages, and a “Recently Played” shelf that displays more of your listening history.
• You can log in to your media using a Tesla app notification for a faster, more seamless experience.
• You can now choose whether a phone key is required before a driver profile can be selected. Go to Driver Profile Settings > Require Phone Key for Profile.
• This update includes important security fixes and improvements.
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