14 DAY TRIAL // NVIDIA has now made available the download links for its new Developer-Only and Recovery OS images, namely firmware version 3.1.0, compatible with the SHIELD Android TV and Android TV Pro gaming consoles.
In terms of changes, this release adds optimizations for SHIELD games, such as BorderLands: The PreSequel, Super Mega Baseball, Real Racing 3, Puddle, The Walking Dead: Michonne, and Parallax.
Moreover, Lego: Jurassic World, Soma, Sonic: All Stars Racing Transformed, Murdered: Soul Suspect, Sleeping Dogs, and Space Marine GeForce NOW games also benefit from various improvements.
In addition to that, via firmware 3.1.0, SHIELD consoles will receive mouse navigation capabilities using the SHIELD controller’s right stick. However, this feature is supported only in applications that don’t use the right stick, such as Google Chrome browser.
Last but not least, NVIDIA implements several Marshmallow functionality and stability improvements (external USB drive detection, FTP write access, HDMI-CEC, idle/sleep stability, SD card formatting, mouse support, and more), as well as monthly Android security updates.
When it comes to installation, you should know that NVIDIA has provided both the Recovery OS and Developer-Only images for each Android TV and TV Pro consoles; make sure to read the update instructions before initiating the upgrade so that no problems are encountered.
That said, download NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Firmware 3.1.0, carefully apply it, and check our website as often as possible to be aware when a newer version is available for your device.
