NVIDIA SHIELD ANDROID TV 2019 Pro Developer Firmware 8.2.2

This is a developer only version of the Software Upgrade 8.2.2 OS image for the NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro (2019, 16GB version). This version is not for general users and consumers and may allow unauthorized access to user data. Only install this image if you are a developer and have fully read and understood the risks of using this OS image with your device.

Download the ZIP file, unzip and follow the instructions. The Windows USB drivers for "fastboot" and "adb" are available separately: download NVIDIA SHIELD Family ADB USB Driver 2.  

This new release updates your SHIELD with the latest version of Android “P”, along with a collection of great enhancements. Check out our release notes to see new and upgraded apps.  

What's New in 8.2.2:

- Pair New DualSense or Xbox Series X/S controller to SHIELD
- Connect next-gen console controllers to your SHIELD and enjoy playing Android or GeForce NOW gaming with your favorite controller. To begin, start Bluetooth pairing on your SHIELD and start pairing mode on your controller.
- DualSense: Hold PlayStation and Share/Clip button until light pulses blue.
- XBox Series X/S: Hold the pairing button until the Xbox button blinks.
- SHIELD TV now supports Control4 home automation systems
- Use your Control4 remote or app to navigate your SHIELD and even directly launch installed apps. Contact your certified Control4 installer to add your SHIELD today.

New or Upgraded Apps:

- Discovery+: Stream your favorite TV shows and movies from Discovery's exciting catalog including Food Network, HGTV, Animal Planet, Travel Channel and more!
- Noggin: Great for kids! Learning is led by the trusted Nick Jr. characters your kids know and love. When you subscribe to Noggin, you'll get access to an ever-expanding library of eBooks, learning games, interactive episodes.

New Games:

- [GeForce NOW] Cyberpunk 2077: An open world, action-adventure story set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour and body modification. You play as V, a mercenary outlaw going after a one-of-a-king implant that is the key to immortality.
- [GeForce NOW] Destiny 2: Beyond Light: The frontier of Europa holds many lost secrets from the past, including the dark power of Stasis. Work with the mysterious Exo Stranger to harness this net power before Eramis, the Kell of Darkness, bestows it on her Fallen forces.
- [GeForce NOW] Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Become Eivor, a legendary Viking raider on a quest for glory. Explore a dynamic and beautiful open world set against the brutal backdrop of England's Dark Ages.
- [GeForce NOW] Among Us: Join your crewmates in a multiplayer game of teamwork and betrayal! Play with 4-10 players are you attempt to hold your spaceship together and return back to civilization. But beware there may be an alien imposter aboard!
- [GeForce NOW] Watch Dogs: Legion: Build a resistance from virtually anyone you see as you hack, infiltrate, and fight back a near-future London that is facing its downfall. Welcome to the Resistance.
- Stickman Skate Battle: Pack your skateboard and join the ultimate Stickman Skate Battle multiplayer PvP experience. Battle with your friends and people around the world in 1vs1 matches in astonishing, beautiful, hand designed skate parks.!

Other Enhancements:

- Includes Android security patch level December 2020
- Improved IR volume control behavior with SHIELD Remote 2019 with Denon receivers
- Additional bug fixes

About Gaming Console Firmware:

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.