Tesla software update version 2022.12.1 has just started rolling out with one of the most wanted features for Tesla owners. This update allows a Tesla owner to customize the bottom bar icons to their liking.

The Custom Bottom Bar Icons feature in the 2022.12.1 update is limited to Tesla vehicles with horizontal screens (Model 3/Y all generations, Model S/X from year 2021). Owners of vertical-screen Model S/Xs will have to wait for a separate update, otherwise this feature may not roll out to them at all.

This update also includes more features such as additional Tesla mobile app controls, child lock improvements, and an updated in-car web browser (see release notes below).

Tesla Software Version 2022.12.1 Release Notes

Additional bottom bar customization

UI improvements

You can now add vehicle controls such as defrost, windshield wipers, and heated seats to the bottom bar. Long-press any app icon to enter edit mode, then drag the desired control to the bottom bar.

Additional mobile app controls

Mobile app improvements

Dog Mode and Camp Mode can now be activated from the Tesla app.
Note: This feature requires mobile app version 4.7.0.

Child lock

Various improvements

Child lock can now be activated for only one rear door. Faucet Controls > Parental Lock, then select Right, Left, or Both.

Browser update

Tesla hacker green and other Tesla owners have discovered that firmware update 2022.12.1 also has a browser update which is not mentioned in the release notes. According to Green, this update has tightened privacy loopholes. Users can also clear browsing data now.

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there are a bunch of privacy related crunches throughout the fw.
the browser now allows you to clear the data as well.

more cloud profile stuff too. still no legacy s/x support.

Also new disclosures regarding the use of car control for gaming (NHTSA forced?)

— green (@greentheonly) April 9, 2022

Improved charging time estimation

Interestingly, Tesla included the battery temperature variable when calculating charging time. This results in a more accurate estimate of the time remaining to charge the battery on a Tesla Supercharger or third-party fast charger.

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Cars with a horizontal screen: child safety for a single rear door
Legacy S/X cars: Estimated charging times are now more accurate taking into account the current battery temperature when a vehicle is connected to a Supercharger or third-party fast charger

Turkish language support

— green (@greentheonly) April 9, 2022

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