NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Pro Developer Firmware 8.1.1

This is a developer only version of the Software Upgrade 8.1.1 OS image for the NVIDIA SHIELD TV (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 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.

Changes:

- GeForce NOW Founders Membership Now Available

All SHIELD owners are eligible for our free GeForce NOW membership. For a limited time, upgrade to Founders membership for priority access and extended session times by going to www.nvidia.com/geforcenow. To get started, open the NVIDIA Games app and play any game with the "GeForce NOW" banner.

New or Upgraded Apps:

- Stream Free Movies and TV Shows on PLEX: Watch TV shows and classic movies like Rain Man, The Terminator, The Usual Suspects, and Raging Bull with fewer commercial interruptions compared to other free streaming services.
- BET+ is Now On SHIELD: BET+ is a premium subscription streaming service with over 1,000 hours of your favorite movies and TV shows like First Wives Club, Bigger, Martin, and Meet the Browns.

New Games:

- Jack Box Party Pack 6: It's the wildest Party Pack yet, with five hilarious new games including Trivia Murder Party, Dictionarium, Push the Button, Joke Boat, and more!
- ASPHALT 9: Get in gear and take on the world's best, most fearless street racer pros to become the next Asphalt Legend–from the creators of Asphalt 8: Airborne.
- Brick Breaker: This is a free, addictive classic brick breaker game with hundreds of challenging levels and a variety of items.
- [GeForce NOW] Cuisine Royale: Take part in this free-to-play, all-kitchen-warfare Battle Royale game with the most honest system for Loot Boxes ever.
- [GeForce NOW] DARKSIDERS: GENESIS: Get your first look at the world of DARKSIDERS before the events of the original game.
- [GeForce NOW] Deliver Us The Moon: Fortuna: This sci-fi thriller set in an apocalyptic near future where Earth's natural resources are depleted.
- [GeForce NOW] AVICII Invector: Soar through vocal melodies, sweep each fade, and attach every beat in 25 of AVICII's biggest hits.

Other Enhancements:

- Adds support for the new XBOX Elite 2 controller.
- Adds support for Sanscrit USB DAC.
- Channels DVR app can now store recorded content on NAS.   

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.