Battery firmware update 2022
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Sheer Thrill
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Just updated the app and also found that there is an update for the battery. I am skeptical of bringing the bike to the shop though, why can't it be applied OTA like every other component? I have no pleasure paying extra $20 for a piece of software that can be easily downloaded through the app, exactly the way it has before.
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Well, probably by design they did not foresee battery upgrade (like for the tcu). BTW I agree that paying for it is not really a pleasure. I share the same feeling from this point of view.
antoine-
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In the Mission Control App is no update available for the battery. Although i received the email from Spesh, i'm not convinced to visit the LBS. Should any mandatory update be visible in the app?
@Sheer Thrill : does your app mention an update to battery? If so, which firmware number is indicated?
@Sheer Thrill : does your app mention an update to battery? If so, which firmware number is indicated?
Sheer Thrill
Member
It does, the latest firmware update is 2.6.6 versus my current version which is 2.5.4 (700Wh for Gen2 Levo). I also have a spare 500Wh battery which I will connect later today and see if there is an update for it as well.
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RickBullotta
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Here in the USA, there was also an update to the Mastermind TCU that *can* be installed via the app.
Bike Gorilla
Member
I’ve done that today. Anyone know what’s different?
RebornRider
Well-known member
I got the 'visit LBS for battery firmware update' email, but I am satisfied with the bike's performance and my remaining battery life. It ain't broke, so ...
The release information
BATTERY FIRMWARE RELEASES
Bike: Levo MY19-22 / Kenevo MY20-21
Battery firmware x.6.6
Release date: 15/11/2022
Features:
BATTERY FIRMWARE RELEASES
Bike: Levo MY19-22 / Kenevo MY20-21
Battery firmware x.6.6
Release date: 15/11/2022
Features:
- Improved algorithm for battery state of charge calculation
- New features for the battery pack diagnostic
- Improved battery safety limits
- Bug Fix to battery health status
Alexbn921
Well-known member
I love how cryptic it is. They could be cutting 10% off the total charge to improve it. 
Bike Gorilla
Member
I hope they stop the reduction of power at 15%. 5% is ok for that.
Alexbn921
Well-known member
They have to. It's based on voltage drop at lower battery levels.
Bike Gorilla
Member
It didn‘t happen on my Rail with the Bosch. if it did it wasn’t noticeable.
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SwissChess
Member
And no, I did not go to the LBS to update.
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Eduardoramundo
Well-known member
I am on the latest app version (Apple ios) and no luck.
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The only available update on the app is for the display (as said before).
The battery update information comes by email and it's only possible going to your LBS.
brigcampbell
Active member
Updated the battery firmware this afternoon and then rode.
Can't tell if there are any noticable changes.
The bike still hauls ass down hill. LOL
Can't tell if there are any noticable changes.
The bike still hauls ass down hill. LOL
Had a 2019 Kenevo that I derestricted with Liteblue. Never updated, never let my local dealer touch that bike. Totally trouble free, rode it hard for almost three years, and sold it still going strong. Got a new 2022 Levo and have done the same and will never let the dealer touch it. And just for more shits and giggles, also have a 2019 Triumph SS, that will never see the dealer, either, and has run perfect.
.zig
Member
I got the same email. I took my bike in and the tech in the LBS told me he had no idea what the update actually does. I’ll have to assume it is for battery management. I haven’t noticed any difference, other than A confirmation on the TCU that the update was done.
.zig
Member
Spec told my LBS That the update was too large for Bluetooth. Took them about 25 minutes to install.
mcollins188
New Member
Did the update yesterday on my Gen 2 Turbo Levo at my LBS. Then took the bike on my typical 18mi, 4000k ft elevation, 100% Turbo loop. Before the update I finished around 30% battery remaining. After the update I finished around 30% battery left. No change. So far I see no issue with doing the update.
When releasing OTA firmware updates ~2 years ago spesh said battery won't be updatable OTA...
brigcampbell
Active member
Where does it display that in MC?
ian408
Member
It's probably more a question of making sure the complete update is installed. That is always easier with a cable than wireless. If you walked off to the bathroom and lost the connection, you might easily brick your bike. So large updates might be better installed at the LBS for no other reason than risk of failure is much higher than a smaller one which might easily be done with a binary patch.
I could have sworn the last update included a battery patch as well and I did that OTA.
I get why you wouldn't take your JB bike in but I kinda like going to my LBS. They just had a Hugh Jass dirt demo day and have new bikes and other "stuff" so it's always a great opportunity to swing by and say hello. Plus, they are cool people.
Diagnostics battery care
brigcampbell
Active member
Mine just displays battery heath as a percentage. If the battery health percentage dropped after the update then that's actually a good thing. That would prevent overcharging and other oddities.
The fact that the battery may actually be prematurely unhealthy is another issue.
brigcampbell
Active member
Where does it show that?
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