Tesla Launcher v1.4.0 Watcher update

Tesla Launcher v1.4.0

New Features

• AI Co-Pilot (Speed Limit Recognition): Integrated Google ML Kit engine for real-time image processing. The system now uses the front camera to scan the road, detect speed limits (10-130 km/h), and immediately visualize them on the digital instrument cluster.
• Smart Intersection Reset: The AI module now works closely with GPS. If the vehicle changes its heading by more than 40 degrees (a typical turning maneuver), the system automatically drops the AI-detected sign and smoothly reverts to the map-based speed limits.

Camera and Hardware Engine Improvements

• Direct USB Stream Processing (Native Frame Extraction): Completely rewritten UVC camera core. The application now extracts raw frames directly from the data stream (IFrameCallback) before rendering them on the display. This ensures that both AI and Dashcam recording function flawlessly even when Android aggressively saves power and hides the camera window.
• Camera Role Stabilization (Front / Rear): Introduced strict functional separation. The front camera now operates exclusively in the background (recording to disk and analyzing signs), while the rear camera handles immediate display output when reversing.
• Lightning-Fast Boot & Device Memory: Fixed a "State Lag" issue in Jetpack Compose. The application reliably remembers camera assignments even after termination and physical hardware disconnection, instantly initializing the video feed upon restart.

UI Optimizations and Fixes

• Smoother Rendering (Multi-threading): Calculations for route deviation and waypoint tracking have been moved to background computational threads. This completely eliminates camera stuttering and map freezing while driving.
• Android Z-Index Bug Bypass: The reverse camera no longer relies on problematic animations that cause collisions with SurfaceFlinger. The camera feed runs permanently and securely beneath the user interface and is brought into view via coordinate offset only when physically required by a gear shift, eliminating black screens.

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Installation & Setup Guide

1. Prerequisites

• Android device (Tablet or Phone) running Android 8.0 or higher.
• USB OTG adapter.
• UVC (USB Video Class) compatible web camera.
• OBD2 Bluetooth adapter (optional, for vehicle telemetry).

2. Installing the Application

1. Download the TeslaLauncherV2-v1.4.0.apk file to your Android device.
2. Open your device's File Manager and tap on the downloaded APK.
3. If prompted, allow your File Manager to Install unknown apps (Settings > Apps > Special app access > Install unknown apps).
4. Tap Install and wait for the process to complete.

3. Initial Configuration & Permissions

1. Open Tesla Launcher.
2. Upon first launch, the application will request several permissions (Location for maps and GPS speed, Bluetooth for OBD2 connection, Storage for Dashcam). Please grant all required permissions.
3. The app will transition to the main dashboard.

4. Camera Assignment

1. Connect your UVC camera to the Android device via the USB OTG adapter.
2. A system prompt may appear asking for permission to access the USB device. Check "Always open..." and tap OK.
3. A "NEW CAMERA DETECTED" dialog will appear on the screen.
4. Select the appropriate role for this camera:
   • FRONT (Dashcam): For recording the road ahead and AI speed limit scanning.
   • REAR (Reverse): For parking assistance when shifting to reverse (R).
5. Note: If you assign a camera incorrectly, open the app Settings, scroll to the bottom, and tap the RESET CAMERA ROLES button. Then reconnect the camera.

5. Enabling AI Co-Pilot

1. Open the bottom dock and tap the Settings icon.
2. Scroll down to the experimental section.
3. Toggle Enable Experimental Features to the ON position.
4. Toggle AI Co-Pilot (Background) to the ON position.
5. Exit settings. The AI scanner is now active and will process signs as long as a FRONT camera is connected and the vehicle is in Drive (D) or Park (P).

TeslaLauncher V2 (v1.3.6) - Dashcam Foundation & Background Engine

TeslaLauncher V2 (v1.3.6)

This update transforms the launcher into a fully functional Dashcam. We've introduced a true Background Camera Engine, smart USB role assignment, and an all-new swipeable dashboard.

📹 Dashcam & Background Engine

• Background Camera Engine: The USB camera now runs continuously and invisibly beneath the map layer. It seamlessly jumps to the foreground only when reverse (R) is engaged.
• Loop Recording (Dashcam): Added continuous background video recording (H.264, MP4). It automatically manages storage with a 1GB rolling loop, deleting the oldest files to prevent memory overflow.
• Smart Role Assignment: Upon plugging in a new USB camera, a system dialog instantly prompts you to assign it a permanent role (FRONT for Dashcam, REAR for Reverse).

🎛️ UI & UX Improvements

• Swipeable Dashboard: The main instrument cluster is now a paginated view. Swipe left/right to reveal a dedicated, animated Dashcam Control Panel.
• Experimental Menu: Added a new "Experimental Features" section in Settings with a Master Switch to safely toggle heavy features like background recording and prevent accidental battery drain.

📥 Installation Instructions

1. Download TeslaLauncherV2_v1.3.6.apk from the Assets section below.
2. Transfer the APK to your Android device (or download it directly via the device's browser).
3. Open a File Manager, locate the APK, and tap to install. (If prompted, allow installation from unknown sources).
4. Open the app. Your previous settings, offline maps, and Bluetooth configurations will be preserved.

TeslaLauncher V2 (v1.3.5) - Smart Diagnostics & Seamless Vision

TeslaLauncher V2 (v1.3.5)

This update introduces seamless Google Maps deep linking for instant navigation and brings massive under-the-hood stability fixes for both 3D Mapbox rendering and USB cameras.

🗺️ Seamless Deep Linking

• Native Target: The launcher now acts as a native target for shared Google Maps links.
• Instant Routing: Click a location link in any app (or message), select TeslaLauncher, and it will automatically parse the coordinates and route you in the Trip Planner. It even decodes shortened goo.gl links in the background.

🛠️ Under the Hood & Bugfixes

• Zero-Lag Reverse Gear: Completely redesigned Mapbox layering. Shifting into reverse (R) no longer destroys the 3D map from memory. It stays active beneath the camera layer, permanently silencing Mbgl-RenderThread crashes and drastically saving CPU.
• UVC Camera Engine 2.0: Fixed USB permissions on Android 14+ with a new asynchronous polling loop and FLAG_MUTABLE support.
• Camera Format Cascade: Added a fallback cycle (MJPEG, YUYV, multiple resolutions) to ensure compatibility with older or cheaper capture cards on Android 10.

📥 Installation Instructions

1. Download TeslaLauncherV2_v1.3.5.apk from the Assets section below.
2. Transfer the APK to your Android device (or download it directly via the device's browser).
3. Open a File Manager, locate the APK, and tap to install. (If prompted, allow installation from unknown sources).
4. Open the app. Your previous settings, offline maps, and Bluetooth configurations will be preserved if you are updating from v1.3.1 or newer.

TeslaLauncher V2 (v1.3.4) - Smart Error Drawer & Dashboard UI

TeslaLauncher V2 (v1.3.4)

This update introduces the final piece of our Phase 1 redesign: The Smart Error Drawer. We have completely overhauled how vehicle diagnostics and OBD faults are displayed, ensuring your map and navigation are never blocked while driving.

🗂️ Smart Error Drawer

• Interactive Dashboard: The top instrument cluster (showing speed, battery, and temps) is now an interactive, expandable drawer.
• Unobtrusive Alerts: When a vehicle fault is detected, a small, non-intrusive warning indicator (amber or red, depending on severity) appears next to the battery status. The map remains 100% visible.
• Expand for Details: Tap anywhere on the top instrument cluster to smoothly expand the drawer downwards. This reveals a detailed card containing the specific engine fault code and its description. Tap again or hit the close button to dismiss it.
• Auto-Hide Logic: The drawer is completely invisible when your car is running fine, keeping the UI as clean and minimalist as possible.

📥 Installation Instructions

1. Download TeslaLauncherV2_v1.3.4.apk from the Assets section below.
2. Transfer the APK to your Android device (or download it directly via the device's browser).
3. Open a File Manager, locate the APK, and tap to install. (If prompted, allow installation from unknown sources).
4. Open the app. Your previous settings, offline maps, and Bluetooth configurations will be preserved if you are updating from v1.3.1 or newer.

TeslaLauncher V2 (v1.3.3) - Adaptive Camera, Performance Controls & Silent Errors

TeslaLauncher V2 (v1.3.3)

Update 1.3.3 features, focusing on driving comfort, device performance, and a completely revamped, distraction-free OBD error management system.

🗺️ Smart Map & Navigation

• Adaptive Camera Zoom: The navigation camera now dynamically adjusts based on your distance to the next maneuver. It zooms out and tilts up on highways (maneuvers > 2km) for a better overview, and smoothly zooms in for a top-down view when approaching an intersection (< 600m).
• Smart Auto-Recenter: You can now safely pan the map while driving to look ahead. If you stop interacting with the map, the camera will automatically re-center on your vehicle after 5 seconds (in Drive) or 20 seconds (in Park).

⚙️ Performance & Settings Controls

• 3D Buildings Toggle: Added a switch in Settings to disable 3D building rendering. Turning this off significantly reduces CPU/GPU load and prevents device thermal throttling on hot days.
• Auto-Shift Toggle: Added a switch to disable the automatic P/D gear shifting based on GPS speed for users who prefer strict manual gear selection.

🤫 Distraction-Free Error Management

• Removed Intrusive Popups: The giant, screen-blocking OBD error alerts have been completely removed. Your map will no longer be held hostage by pending engine codes.
• Auditory Chimes: The system now plays a subtle, real-car-like auditory chime (beep) when a new OBD fault code is detected.
• Clean Night Panel: In Night Mode, text-based error descriptions have been replaced with a simple, non-glaring orange warning icon to preserve your night vision.

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⚠️ CRITICAL INSTALLATION NOTICE: NEW APP SIGNATURE ⚠️
If you are upgrading from a version older than v1.3.1, please note that the app is signed with a new developer key. You MUST completely uninstall your current version of TeslaLauncher V2 before installing this update. (Note: Uninstalling will reset your saved settings and downloaded offline maps). If you already have v1.3.1 or newer installed, you can simply update over it normally.

📥 Installation Instructions

1. Uninstall the old version (if you are on v1.3.0 or older).
2. Download TeslaLauncherV2_v1.3.3.apk from the Assets below.
3. Install the new APK on your Android device.
4. Reconfigure your Bluetooth OBD MAC address and preferred Map Engine in the Settings menu (if you performed a clean install).

TeslaLauncher V2 (v1.3.2) - Live Traffic, Smart Camera & Rerouting Fixes

TeslaLauncher V2 (v1.3.2)

This update focuses heavily on the visual navigation experience, bringing the map UI closer to professional OEM navigation systems, while squashing a critical routing bug discovered in real-world testing.

🎨 Visual & UI Enhancements

• Live Traffic Congestion Colors: The navigation route is no longer a solid line! The app now parses live traffic data and dynamically color-codes the route segments (Blue for clear, Orange for moderate delays, and Red/Dark Red for heavy traffic or standstills).
• Smart Camera Padding (Forward View): When shifted into Drive ("D"), the vehicle marker (puck) automatically shifts to the bottom third of the screen. This drastically increases your forward visibility on the map, eliminating wasted screen space showing the road you've already driven. Works seamlessly across both Mapbox and Google Maps engines.

🐛 Critical Bug Fixes

• Infinite Rerouting Loop Resolved: Fixed a major bug in the GeoJSON parser where fragmented traffic segments caused the app to lose track of the route after the first intersection. This stops the app from infinitely recalculating the route and spamming the Mapbox API.
• Navigation Instructions Sync: Addressed an issue where turn-by-turn text instructions would freeze or constantly reset due to the aforementioned rerouting loop. Instructions will now flow perfectly until you reach your destination.

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⚠️ CRITICAL INSTALLATION NOTICE: NEW APP SIGNATURE ⚠️
If you are upgrading from a version older than v1.3.1, please note that the app is signed with a new developer key. You MUST completely uninstall your current version of TeslaLauncher V2 before installing this update. (Note: Uninstalling will reset your saved settings and downloaded offline maps). If you already have v1.3.1 installed, you can simply update over it normally.

📥 Installation Instructions

1. Uninstall the old version (if you are on v1.3.0 or older).
2. Download TeslaLauncherV2_v1.3.2.apk from the Assets below.
3. Install the new APK on your Android device.
4. Reconfigure your Bluetooth OBD MAC address and preferred Map Engine in the Settings menu (if you performed a clean install).

TeslaLauncher V2 (v1.3.1) - Smart Rerouting & Stability Updates

TeslaLauncher V2 (v1.3.1)

This incremental update introduces highly requested smart route recalculation and resolves a critical stability issue when managing map engines.

⚠️ CRITICAL INSTALLATION NOTICE: NEW APP SIGNATURE ⚠️
Due to a lost keystore password, this version is signed with a new developer key. You MUST completely uninstall any previous version of TeslaLauncher V2 before installing v1.3.1. (Note: Uninstalling will reset your saved settings and downloaded offline maps).

New Features & Improvements

• Smart Off-Route Rerouting: The navigation system now continuously monitors your precise cross-track distance to the route line. If you deviate by more than 50 meters, the app will automatically and silently fetch a new route to your destination in the background.
• Highway-Optimized Tracking: Implemented a new custom mathematical proximity algorithm (pointToLineDistance). This prevents false "off-route" recalculations on long, straight highway segments where GPS route nodes are spaced far apart.
• Map Engine Switch Fix: Fixed a crash that occurred when switching between Mapbox and Google Maps engines while an active route was loaded. The system now properly flushes the route geometry from memory during the transition to prevent rendering conflicts.

Installation Instructions

1. Uninstall the current TeslaLauncher V2 from your Android device.
2. Download TeslaLauncherV2_v1.3.1.apk from the Assets below.
3. Install the new APK and reconfigure your Bluetooth OBD MAC address in the Settings menu.

TeslaLauncher V2 (v1.3.0) - Dynamic Speed Limits & UI Overhaul

TeslaLauncher V2 (v1.3.0)

This major update focuses on significantly improving the navigation experience, bringing dynamic real-time speed limit tracking, and polishing the user interface for a cleaner, safer, and more Tesla-like driving environment.

New Features & Improvements

• Dynamic Real-Time Speed Limits: Speed limits are no longer statically tied to navigation maneuvers. The app now continuously tracks your exact GPS position along the route line and updates the speed limit instantly as you drive through different speed zones.
• Visual Speeding Alert: The current speed display now dynamically turns red whenever you exceed the active speed limit, helping you maintain situational awareness without taking focus off the road.
• Compact Navigation Panel: The turn-by-turn instructions, remaining distance, and ETA have been completely redesigned into a sleek, single-row layout. This significantly increases the visible area of the map.
• Redesigned Instrument Cluster: * Current speed and speed limit signs have been relocated to the top-right corner for optimal visibility.
  • System status (OBD connection, GPS, Battery, Coolant Temp) is now cleanly organized in the top-left corner.
  • The RPM bar is now fully integrated into the center of the cluster (automatically hides when RPM is 0).
• Refined Map Controls: The "Cancel Route" button (red cross) has been decoupled from the search bar and repositioned to the top-left, resulting in a cleaner search interface and easier reachability while driving.

Technical Context

Previous versions mapped speed limits to text-based navigation instructions (e.g., waiting for the next turn to update the limit). This update rewrites the routing logic to utilize Mapbox's annotations=maxspeed API parameter. The system now parses the entire route geometry into coordinate segments and uses a real-time proximity-matching algorithm to pair the vehicle's current GPS location with the exact speed limit of that specific road segment.

Installation

1. Download TeslaLauncherV2_v1.3.0.apk from the Assets below.
2. Install over your existing v1.2.1 version. All your settings, Bluetooth configurations, and offline maps will remain intact.

Nightly Build 🌙

Automatic nightly build. This release contains both AI-enhanced and Standard versions.

Release v1.2.1 - Navigation Logic: High-Speed Waypoint Fix

TeslaLauncher V2 (v1.2.1)

This incremental update addresses a specific edge-case bug discovered during high-velocity field testing, where the navigation system would fail to recognize a passed waypoint if the vehicle's speed exceeded the GPS sampling threshold.

Improvements & Fixes

• High-Speed Waypoint Detection: Fixed the "missed waypoint" bug. At extremely high speeds (500+ km/h), the vehicle could "jump" over the standard 30-meter detection radius between two GPS ticks.
• Vector-Based Progress Logic: Implemented a new proximity-tracking algorithm (lastMinDistance). The system now recognizes a node as "passed" if:
  1. The vehicle enters the precise 30m radius.
  2. OR, the vehicle was within 150m and the distance to the node starts increasing again (detecting the point of closest approach).
• Automatic Queue Reset: Improved the reset logic for lastMinDistance during instruction chaining to ensure a seamless transition between maneuvers without manual intervention.

Technical Context

At speeds around 540 km/h, a vehicle travels approximately 150 meters per second. This update ensures that even with a standard 1Hz GPS update rate, the launcher accurately tracks progress through every node of the route, regardless of velocity.

Installation

1. Download TeslaLauncherV2_v1.2.1.apk from the Assets below.
2. Install over your existing v1.2.0 version. All your settings and offline maps will remain intact.