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Service procedures 2026 firmware

Move Database

Common/tasks/PROC_ICE_X_MV-ICE-DATABASE

What this task does

The procedure stops a UI process, moves the corresponding database, and restarts the process. This is helpful for resolving database corruption issues that lead to unexpected UI behavior, including center display restart or flickering. This will lose customer data, please obtain permission from the vehicle owner.

Vehicle & firmware coverage

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Model 3 / Y AMD · Firmware 2026.32.3
Vehicle coverage
2024+ Model 3, 2025+ Model Y, Model Y, Pre-2024 Model 3
Supported connection
Local connection
Vehicle state
Stationary · Parked
Gateway diagnostic level
No specific level listed

Procedure notes

When a process is stopped, functionality will be impacted. The vehicle may lose connectivity or the display may go blank. Once the process is restarted, a new database will automatically be created. This process will delete any settings in a particular database.

Task inputs (1)

targetDb

targetDb · String

Firmware default: QtCarBluetoothSettings.db

Model 3 / Y Intel · Firmware 2026.32.7
Vehicle coverage
Model Y, Pre-2024 Model 3
Supported connection
Local connection
Vehicle state
Stationary · Parked
Gateway diagnostic level
No specific level listed

Procedure notes

When a process is stopped, functionality will be impacted. The vehicle may lose connectivity or the display may go blank. Once the process is restarted, a new database will automatically be created. This process will delete any settings in a particular database.

Task inputs (1)

targetDb

targetDb · String

Firmware default: QtCarBluetoothSettings.db

Model S / X (legacy) Legacy infotainment · Firmware 2026.14.6
Vehicle coverage
Pre-2021 Model S, Pre-2021 Model X
Supported connection
Local connection
Vehicle state
Stationary · Parked
Gateway diagnostic level
No specific level listed

Procedure notes

When a process is stopped, functionality will be impacted. The vehicle may lose connectivity or the display may go blank. Once the process is restarted, a new database will automatically be created. This process will delete any settings in a particular database.

Task inputs (1)

targetDb

targetDb · String

Firmware default: QtCarBluetoothSettings.db

Model S / X (2021+) AMD · Firmware 2026.20.6.1
Vehicle coverage
2021+ Model S, 2021+ Model X
Supported connection
Local connection
Vehicle state
Stationary · Parked
Gateway diagnostic level
No specific level listed

Procedure notes

When a process is stopped, functionality will be impacted. The vehicle may lose connectivity or the display may go blank. Once the process is restarted, a new database will automatically be created. This process will delete any settings in a particular database.

Task inputs (1)

targetDb

targetDb · String

Firmware default: QtCarBluetoothSettings.db

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