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Cam Viewer for Teslav1.2

Released October 31, 2019Major

iOS

The latest major update resulted in a negative impact, characterized by a 0.11 star decline in average rating on iOS. While the release addressed iPad interface and performance, new reports of missing Sentry mode footage indicate a regression in core functionality. The net verdict is negative due to the emergence of critical data accessibility issues.

What changed

  • UXImproved horizontal viewing on iPad
  • New featureAdded support for SMB drives and TeslaUSB
  • PerformanceFixed crashes occurring on iPad
  • PerformanceGeneral bug fixes and performance enhancements

Reception

38/ 100 impact scoreNegative
What worked
  • UX

    Horizontal viewing adjustments on iPad address a specific interface requirement for tablet users.

What didn't
  • Performance

    backfired

    Users report Sentry mode footage fails to appear in the library following the update, directly contradicting the goal of performance stability.

How it played out

Retrospective analysisSeptember 4, 2026

The average rating declined by 0.11 stars following the update, driven by a polarization in user feedback where new reports of missing Sentry mode footage emerged. While the update aimed to improve performance and iPad compatibility, the persistence of hardware-specific connectivity issues continues to weigh on the overall sentiment. Momentum remains stagnant as the app struggles to maintain consistent file recognition across various external storage devices.

-0.11 ★
Sentiment shift
New complaints (1)
Sentry mode video clips fail to appear in the library post-updatelowversion-tied

Marlvel takeaways

  • Investigate the regression in Sentry mode file indexing, as users report missing footage post-update.
  • Address persistent connectivity failures with external storage devices to stabilize the core utility of the app.
  • Monitor the 0.11 star rating decline to determine if hardware-specific connectivity issues continue to suppress user sentiment.

Original release notes

iPad horizontal viewing improvements
Support for SMB drives including TeslaUSB
Fixes for iPad crashes
Other minor bug fixes and performance improvements

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