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Rivian says "fat finger" caused software update to brick infotainment systems, physical servicing may be required (driveteslacanada.ca)
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Rivian says "fat finger" caused software update to brick infotainment systems, physical servicing may be required::Today’s cars are more like computers on wheels, and even a seemingly routine software update can lead to unexpected consequences. Rivian unfortunately experienced a “fat finger” mishap with their latest software update, bricking infotainment systems [...]

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (10 children)

How though

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago (5 children)

"According to Rivian the glitch occurred when the wrong build with incorrect security certificates was inadvertently sent out. This error resulted in bricking the infotainment systems of an unknown number of vehicles."

I always thought that 'fat finger' revered to having fingers that are too big for buttons, but I guess it means sending out wrong software versions.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Fat finger in this context typically means that the person knew what they wanted to do, but typed the wrong thing. Their "fat finger" hit the wrong button. Possible that they wanted certificate 123 in the build, but they accidentally typed 133, or something like that.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

This. And the guy who did it was fat.

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