The journey of an update

Rivian starts with a small group of vehicles, then expands to larger groups called waves. This gives Rivian time to catch issues before a wider release.

How rollout timing works

Connect+ is Rivian's connectivity subscription. Subscribers, including those on a trial, get priority in early waves. Your position within a wave is random. Vehicles without Connect+ still receive software updates.

New waves normally go out on business days. That's the pattern we see in Roamer's rollout tracking. Weekends and holidays can extend the wait; Rivian sets the schedule.

Rivian has selected, or “flagged,” your vehicle to receive the update. This can happen even while your vehicle is offline.

Roamer can alert you now with a linked Rivian account. The official Rivian app waits until downloading and verification finish.

Once flagged, your vehicle downloads automatically over Wi-Fi. A phone hotspot works too. Allow roughly 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the connection and update size.

Connections and download progress

Wi-Fi is usually fastest. Connect+ includes cellular downloads as a fallback, which can take several hours. Some urgent updates may use cellular without Connect+.

Check progress on your center display or Roamer dashboard. Once flagged, downloading and installation can happen on weekends too.

Your vehicle checks the downloaded files and prepares them for installation. This happens automatically and may take around 20 minutes.

A download at 100% can still be in this stage. Once verification finishes, the Rivian app shows the update as ready to install.

The update is ready. Start from the Rivian app or center display, or let a scheduled update run if you've enabled that option.

You can't drive during installation. Screens, locks, and app controls may be unavailable. Let the update finish without pressing pedals or controls.

Check installation requirements

Follow the requirements on your center display. Park with at least 35 miles of range, disconnect from DC fast charging, and turn off Pet Comfort, Tire Change mode, and vehicle leveling where available. The 12V battery must be healthy and system temperatures within range.

Your vehicle checks whether installation can begin. Resolve any requirements shown, and check your Rivian owner's guide for your model's full instructions.

Your vehicle restarts and confirms the update is complete. Follow any on-screen prompts, then you're ready for your next drive.

Read the latest release notes to see what's changed.