NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Developer Firmware 8.0.1

This is a developer only version of the Software Upgrade 8.0.1 OS image for the NVIDIA SHIELD ANDROID TV (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 1.06.2015. 

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.

System:

- Updates "Display and Sounds" advanced setting into two easier to navigate menus
- Adds ability to access all apps view while "NVIDIA Share" is enabled (long press home while Share is active)
- Increases volume dynamic range for USB and Bluetooth connected headsets
- Adds "Disconnect Bluetooth accessories" option to quick settings
- Adds fan mode options (Cool/Quiet) in Settings > System
- Adds option to turn off USB power when SHIELD enters sleep mode
- Adds IR power control options to customize on/off functionality
- Automatically sets fixed volume output when volume control set to IR or HDMI-CEC
- Adds rooting feature preventing incorrect images from being flashed to SHIELD
- Adds optimization phase to SHIELD Experience upgrade, improving system performance immediately after upgrade is applied

Network:

- Adds option to connect to 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi network when SSID name is shared (Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi Band)

Video/Display:

- Adds option to match content color space (Settings > Display & Sound > Advanced display settings). Feature formerly in developer options
- Adds additional refresh rates for 720p resolutions for apps supporting refresh rate switching
- Adds option to set display to current “safe mode” setting when restarting in safe mode
- Adds support for all display supported resolutions in “Custom display modes”

SHIELD TV app:

- Improves pairing with Bluetooth assisted discovery
- Improved latency and performance
- IP pairing now always available as an option Adds user feedback feature
- Minor updates to UI

System:

- Fixes bug where focus snaps to top after pressing "back" button
- Resolves issue where network debugging UI was incorrectly reporting status
- Fixes issue where HDMI-CEC would wake SHIELD even if disabled
- Resolves channel detection issues with Hauppauge USB tuners
- Resolves issue where networking debugging status in developer settings was reporting incorrect info
- Fixes rare occurrences of USB drives being ejected
- Fixes rare occurrences corruption/restarts during video playback

Audio:

- Fixes bug where volume would not be restored when using Google Assistant and CEC volume is enabled

Network:

- Resolves low bandwidth issue when streaming from high latency network
- Improves Wi-Fi disconnect issues that require restart to recover.
- Resolves unstable network issues when not connected directly to router

Video/Display:

- Resolves Rec. 709 color space issue when undefined by content.
- Resolves issue where 4K YouTube videos always play at Rec. 2020 color space
- Fixed bug where cropped HDR content would not enable HDR playback in Emby

Accessories:

- Fixes bug where SHIELD remote with IR blaster may not work after firmware upgrade
- Fixes issue where SHIELD Controller 2015 would not pair after factory reset
- Resolves Netflix playback issues when some Bose headphones are paired to SHIELD
- Resolves issue where SHIELD remotes/controllers would not wake SHIELD

Known Issues prior to release:

- "OK Google" hotword detection may not function immediately after pairing SHIELD Controller (reboot SHIELD to resolve issue)
- SHIELD Pro: Display may go blank during accessory pairing after factory reset
- Blank screen observed when connecting RII Mini X1 keyboard USB receiver
- Rare occurrence where private listening does not enable when inserting headphones in SHIELD remote 2015

Known issues not part of SE 8.0 but occurred around the time of 8.0:

- Youtube 5.1 PCM audio not working. Unrelated to SE 8.0, Google has turned off 5.1 on Youtube on the server side due to some bugs with the feature they are fixing. No ETA for when this will be back yet.

Known Issues in 8.0, fixed in 8.0 HotFix Image 32.5.205.74:

- Multiple Streaming apps failing to play for small number of users, netflix errors 116/115
- The match content color space displaying incorrect format
- Can't set the default launcher
- VC1 playback not working
- Volume UI with android P too bright, takes too long to disappear
- Some controllers joysticks snap back to the center at the end of joystick travel
- IR volume control not working when anything is turned on in accessibility
- When using Adoped storage, sdcard/InternalStorage not accessible.
- SHIELD Remote App connection issues & d-pad not working
- SHIELD Controller 2017 fails OTA with "accessory disconnected" error
- Wifi throughput issues causing 4k streaming, etc issues
- Wifi disconnects requiring a reboot
- Match content colorspace not working when SHIELD display configured to Rec709 default
- TV loses sync on modesets (power on, wake from sleep, refresh/resolution changes) Note: Some, but possibly not all cases of this resolved
- While using adopted stroage NVIDIA share feature reports storage full when the storage is not full
- Mouse Pointer appears in PubG
- Not able to save DNS entry
- Added keymap file for STRQUA G20 remote
- Forgotten SHIELD accessories still show in SHIELD accessory list
- Google Playstore crashes on startup
- SHIELD Remote App failing to connect
- SHIELD Remote App settings button does not dismiss settings menu on second push
- Resolves issue where navigation sounds were too quiet.
- Resolves “Drive address format is not valid” message seen when connecting to NAS
- Resolves USB DAC issue where audio volume would be set low after reboot
- Improves IR control reliability on some Denon and Sony receivers.

Open Known Issues after release:

- Launcher app Icons zoomed/cropped. Google bug, waiting for them to resolve via Play Store update.
- TV loses sync (no input) on modesets (power on, wake from sleep, refresh/resolution changes). Some cases of this resolved in 8.0 HotFix, continue to debug and fix remaining issues.
- USB dac passthrough not working in Kodi. Reproduced internally, working on root cause.
- HD Audio dropouts. Investigating, unable to reproduce so far, still trying and working with users experiencing this to debug.
- Cannot re-enable location services after it's been disabled in some cases. Google bug, waiting for ETA on a fix from them.
- Netfilx stutters from some users. Investigating, unable to reproduce so far.
- SHIELD samba server disconnects on transfers from PC to SHIELD. Reproduced internally, investigating.

About Gaming Console Firmware:

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.