14 DAY TRIAL // NVIDIA has announced the availability of a new firmware package developed for its SHIELD Android TV and Android TV Pro gaming consoles, namely version 1.4, which includes support for several new applications and games.
Specifically speaking, games such as This War of Mine, Xenowerk, Windward, Killing Floor: Calamity, Flyhunter Origins, Twin Runners 2, and Pure Pool will be available once this firmware is applied.
In addition to that, this new update also includes compatibility with FXNOW, WWE Network, Fox Sports Go, CBS Sports, CBS News, and The Weather Network applications (details about these new additions are available in the Release Notes below).
When it comes to the downloadable packages, you should know that NVIDIA has provided an OTA and Developer Only (rooted) packages for each of the two Android TV consoles, so make sure you choose the right one.
As for installation, it is highly recommended that you understand and familiarize yourself with the update steps prior to initiating the flash process. Failing to apply firmware 1.4 might lead to various device malfunctions.
Considering this, it would be a very good idea to read the instructions below or How to Flash NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Recovery Image.
That being said, download NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Firmware 1.4, carefully apply it, and enjoy the changes this new release brings about. Also, constantly check our website in order to stay “updated one minute ago.”
To follow the instructions in this guide, you will need adb and fastboot. These tools are provided as part of the Android SDK: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
Before flashing this recovery image to your SHIELD, connect your SHIELD via USB to the PC where you downloaded this recovery image.
Next, put your SHIELD into fastboot mode using one of the following methods: SW method: - Boot to android home screen - Connect the device to linux/windows system - Open terminal (on linux); command prompt (on windows). - Type "adb reboot bootloader" in terminal/command prompt
HW method: - Disconnect power cable - Insert USB OTG cable and make sure to connect other end to a host PC - Connect power cable to SHIELD - Quickly start pressing power button for ~3 seconds - Do not hold the button and connect power supply afterwards - HDMI TV should be always connected to SHIELD
Alternative method: - Perform software shutdown on SHIELD by holding Power button for 10 seconds - Connect USB OTG cable to SHIELD - Start pressing power button for 3 seconds - HDMI TV should be always connected to SHIELD
Fastboot menu navigation: - Single tap on touch button for navigations between different menu. - Hold down touch button for 4 second and release for selecting any menu
To flash this recovery image to your SHIELD, run the following commands from the directory where you extracted the recovery image package. If this is the first time you have done this procedure, you must unlock the bootloader. Get DTB file name to use for flashing for your product(see below):
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img fastboot flash boot boot.img fastboot flash system system.img fastboot flash userdata userdata.img fastboot flash staging blob fastboot flash dtb
Unlocking the Bootloader Your SHIELD may have shipped with a locked bootloader. To update the device, you must unlock the bootloader using the following: - fastboot oem unlock - It will take you to '!!! READ THE FOLLOWING !!!' page. - Two selectable options are available. 'Confirm' and 'Back to menu'. - Select 'Confirm' to unlock the bootloader. Unlock may take upto 2 hours for pro device.
Get - For base sku use dtb file "tegra210-foster-e-p2530-0930-e02-00.dtb" - For pro sku use dtb file "tegra210-foster-e-hdd-p2530-0932-e02-00.dtb"
