USB device claiming to unlock Tesla FSD in 5 minutes stirs community

[Digital Today reporter Jinju Hong (홍진주)] A conversion tool has emerged that enables Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature in countries where it is not officially supported. The device works in a USB form factor without additional system connections. It is designed to lift feature restrictions without significantly altering the vehicle’s existing structure.

The information has been spreading rapidly, mainly on X, formerly Twitter, and has become a topic of conversation in South Korea, particularly in Tesla-related online communities. Attention has focused on the account of Polish developer Michal Gapiński (미하우 가핀스키) (@Michał Gapiński), which has shared related videos and user cases, including whether it actually works. Gapiński is also the founder of the Tesla Android project.

The product takes the form of a diagnostic tool that can activate FSD by simply connecting it to the vehicle. The manufacturer says installation takes about 5 minutes and that anyone can easily fit it using a plug-and-play method.

The key feature is bypassing regional restrictions, or geofencing. Tesla currently offers FSD on a limited basis depending on country-specific regulations, and the device removes these software constraints to enable FSD in all regions.

It also includes expanded functions. Smart Summon (ASS) is extended to up to about 85 metres and a 200-metre radius, and lane changes and Autosteer performance are improved. It also lifts limits based on the UNECE R171 rules applied in Europe, enabling use of more assertive driver-assistance functions.

It also supports over-the-air updates, and is said to maintain compatibility with future Tesla software updates. Users can remove the device if needed to return the vehicle to its original state, and can detach it before maintenance. The price is 500 euros (about 870,000 won).

Some conditions apply. The vehicle must already have the FSD package installed, and it requires Autopilot Hardware 3 (HW3) or 4 (HW4). It supports most Model S, X, 3 and Y vehicles, but excludes older Model S/X vehicles produced before 2021 that use Intel processors.

Technically, it is largely aimed at bypassing regulations. Europe’s R171 rules focus on driver monitoring and strengthening responsibility, and the tool eases these limits to provide a driving experience closer to a “U.S.-style FSD”. Even so, legal responsibility is still likely to remain with the driver.

The device also claims it does not affect a vehicle’s warranty, but some controversy is expected because legal and policy risks from actual use could become the user’s responsibility.

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