What does vehicle OTA upgrade mean?
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OTA stands for Over-the-Air Technology, which means downloading technology through the air. It involves downloading new software update packages from remote servers via the internet to upgrade its own system. The significance of OTA upgrades for smart connected vehicles goes even further: 1. Quickly fix system defects. Traditional vehicles may encounter system defects during user driving verification, and the only solution to these problems is for the car manufacturer to initiate a recall procedure, where users return to the factory for a unified system upgrade after receiving the recall notice. OTA technology, however, can quickly and remotely complete defect repairs through data packages, greatly avoiding the risks associated with factory recalls that could last for months. 2. Rapid iteration, improving products and user experience. Due to the advanced hardware configuration in product design, the operating system of smart connected vehicles can gradually unlock new features for car owners through successive OTA upgrades, optimize product experience, achieve rapid iteration, and provide higher-quality system services. This truly allows car owners to experience what it means to "always drive a new car." 3. Save time and money for both parties. Traditional recalls require internal and external approval processes, which are very costly in terms of time and money. Through OTA upgrades, the recall costs due to software defects can be significantly reduced. In the past, if a car needed an upgrade, all the consumer had to do was drive the car to a 4S store and complete the upgrade through the store's equipment, resulting in a very poor user experience. Now, upgrading via OTA is very convenient.
