NVIDIA SHIELD Portable Gaming Console Firmware 106

This update contains button functionality fixes and security improvements, including:

- Updates NVIDIA button functionality from voice search to SHIELD Hub
- Start/Play button now behaves the same as in Kit Kat
- Security updates

Note:

- This is the stock recovery OS for Software Update 106 (OTA 6.1) of the NVIDIA SHIELD Portable. Flash this image to your device to return the device to its stock state.
- Like Update 103, this image is based on Android 5.1 ("Lollipop"). This image does not include certain older features not compatible with Android Lollipop such as: Sonic 4 Episode II, Expendable: Rearmed, the default Android Browser, and Miracast. To re-enable those apps and features, you can revert to the Update 101 (which runs Android 4.4 "KitKat").
- Download the ZIP file, unzip, and follow the instructions. The Windows USB drivers for fastboot and ADB are available separately to download.

About Gaming Consoles:

Upgrading the firmware version on your gaming console might enhance the unit’s overall performance and stability, include workarounds for various issues, and improve different features (or add support for new ones).

In addition to that, if you have updated the firmware and it either faulty or has caused a drop in the overall performance of the device, applying a previous version is handy as regards recovering the console’s functionality. On the downside, downgrading the firmware isn’t always possible.

When it comes to applying a certain firmware, as this process is not without risks most of the times, it is recommended that this task be initiated by a power user in a steady power environment, such as the one provided by a UPS unit. However, the installation can also be performed by a regular user at their own risk.

As for the installation method, given the large variety of gaming consoles and the various ways for applying a firmware, before even considering an upgrade or a downgrade, it’s best that you carefully read and understand the installation steps, and initiate the process only once you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

That being said, if you have duly considered all these aspects, either click on the download button to get the present release, or check with our website as often as possible to find out first when the firmware that you desire is available.