Finally, I received the major OTA update of R7 software from FEIFAN. I immediately made an appointment for the upgrade at night, so the next day when I got into the car, the car system was upgraded to the latest version. This was very convenient, as it did not affect our normal driving time. From my personal experience with the previous version of the system, I found it to be quite stable and did not encounter any problems. Therefore, this update rightfully focused on adding new features. Let me share some of them below:
New Features:
Added High-speed Navigation Support Areas
This is a routine system update that FEIFAN has been planning for a long time. In the Shanghai region, it has the best coverage. In my area, Guangdong, the system has updated the area of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen highway. When driving on the highway, the R7 can automatically activate the lane-changing assistant and handle the overtaking. This feature also includes automatic on and off-ramp access, making it possible for more people to use the intelligent driving system. The more people use it, the more data support for the self-driving learning algorithm, which is a good thing.
Added Cloud Gaming Platform
FEIFAN has launched “MiGu QuickPlay,” a cloud gaming platform that requires a high-speed network connection. It is recommended to play outdoors with mobile phones or other accessories. When I’m charging my car outside, I can spend an hour playing games and killing time. For R7 owners with young children, it’s a new and exciting feature. During family trips, children can play games on the central control screen, while parents can watch a movie on the front screen.
Added Super Power-saving Mode
The “Super Power-saving Mode” is a new addition. When the car’s battery is running low, it can be activated. The power of the car will be diminished, and it can only achieve a reasonable city driving speed. Basically, it meets the minimum driving needs when the batteries are low. In addition, the system will turn off the screen to reduce energy consumption. In other words, when the car battery is running low, users can rely on the R7 to help them navigate to the nearest charging station. This is especially useful for long-distance driving during rush hour. Although I cannot speak for other regions, charging stations are available every few hundred meters in Guangzhou.
In addition, there have also been optimizations for task scenarios and voice function. Since I haven’t had a particularly detailed experience, I have shared these few features that I perceive as being quite powerful. I also welcome everyone to share their thoughts and new features in the comments section regarding this OTA update from Fei Fan. Personally, I think it’s pretty good~
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