NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV OTA Firmware 7.2.0

This is the stock recovery OS for Software Upgrade 7.2.0 of the NVIDIA SHIELD ANDROID TV (16GB version). Flash this image to your device to return the device to its stock state.

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.

What's New:

More Ways to Control SHIELD Using Google Home
- Turn on SHIELD hands-free, instantly jump into your favorite Netflix shows, and more!
- New things to try using "Hey Google": Watch Ozark on SHIELD, Pause on SHIELD, Open Hulu on SHIELD, Turn off SHIELD

Control SHIELD with Alexa and Amazon Echo
- To get started, enable the new NVIDIA SHIELD TV skill in the Alexa mobile app.
- Things to try using "Alexa": Turn on SHIELD, Turn up volume on SHIELD, Open Prime Video on SHIELD, Turn off SHIELD

Amazon Music is Now Playing on SHIELD
- Prime members can stream a wide variety of songs ad-free and on demand. With Amazon Music Unlimited get unlimited access to over 50 Million songs, always ad free.

New or Upgraded Apps

- Amazon Prime Video Adds Dolby Atmos: Watch Amazon Originals' Jack Ryan with immersive Dolby Atmos surround sound.
- YouTube Adds 5.1 Surround Sound: SHIELD is the first streamer to play YouTube with immersive 5.1 surround audio for your living room.
- NFL Sunday Ticket is Here: Stream every live, out-of-market Sunday regular season game. Watch up to four games at the same time at 60 frames per second.
- Watch Sports in 4K: Select FOX and FS1 sports events are now available on fubo TV in 4K. Check online for the schedule of upcoming 4K games.
- Google Assistant Adds Podcasts and Routines: Play podcasts by saying "Play the latest Ted Talks podcast". Create routines on the Google Assistant mobile app to do multiple actions with a single command.
- Vudu Adds More Channels to Your Home Screen: Discover newly released movies in stunning 4K HDR with Dolby Atmos surround sound from the new Vudu channels.
- DC Universe--The Ultimate DC Membership: DC Universe is the first-of-its kind digital subscription service that gives fans access to exclusive content and experiences not available anywhere else.
- Tubi: Watch thousands of hit movies and TV series for free. Choose what you want to watch, when you want to watch it, with fewer ads than regular TV.
- DAZN: DAZN is the new way to watch fighting-style sports. Get over 80 fight nights a year, streamed live and on-demand.
- Pokemon TV: Now it's even more fun and easy to watch incredible Pokémon animated adventures starring Ash, Pikachu, and all their friends with this free app!
- VRV: VRV is the fan-first streaming service that connects the dots between sci-fi, tech, anime, and more to bring you shows and movies you actually want to watch.

New Games on GeForce NOW

- Fallout 76: Twenty-five years after the bombs fall, you and your fellow Vault Dwellers emerge into post-nuclear America. Play solo or join together against the wasteland's greatest threats.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 4: Black Ops is back! Featuring gritty, fluid, multiplayer combat, the biggest Zombies offering ever with three new maps available at launch, and the all-new Blackout battle royale mode.
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey: Write your own epic odyssey and forge your own destiny by becoming a legendary Spartan hero.
- Life is Strange 2: Brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz are forced to run away from home after a tragic incident in Seattle, while attempting to conceal a sudden and mysterious supernatural power.
- Megaman 11: The Blue Bomber is back and must battle Robot Masters and take their powerful weapons for himself, changing our hero's appearance with new levels of detail.
- Valkyria Chronicles 4: Hundreds of miles away from Gallia lies a battlefield with tales of sacrifice hidden beyond the snow, waiting to be uncovered.
- Immortal: Unchained: Unleashed and unforgiving. Can you rise to the challenge? Immortal: Unchained is the latest addition to the genre of ultra-hardcore action RPGs.

New Games on SHIELD

- Bridge Constructor Portal: Enter the Aperture Science Enrichment Center and experience Bridge Constructor Portal–the unique merging of the classic Portal and Bridge Constructor games.
- Fractal Space HD: Live the memorable adventure of Fractal Space, a unique first person adventure and puzzle game, now remastered in HD!
- Antventor: Have you ever wondered what the world would look like if you were the size of an ant?
- Deer Hunter 2018: It's Open Season! Return to the wild and hunt across the globe in the world's greatest hunting experience.
- Jump Drive: Navigate your space ship through falling debris, closing gates, moving laser beams, and lots of other deadly space obstacles.
- Teslagrad: Embark on an adventure as a young boy armed with ancient Teslamancer technology. Forge your path through the Tesla Tower and overcome the huge variety of challenges and enigmas.

Other Enhancements:

- The latest monthly Android security updates
- Adds customizable Quick Settings (Settings > System > Customize Quick Settings)
- Adds option to auto-upgrade SHIELD (Settings > About > System upgrade > Auto-upgrade)
- Adds support for SMBv3 when mounting network storage (NAS or PC) to SHIELD
- Adds option to sleep idle USB drives (Settings > Storage & reset > Sleep drives when idle)
- Fixes BT remote pairing issues (disable Settings > Security & restrictions > Bluetooth LE Privacy)
- Adds ability to control soundbar power on/off via IR (Settings > Display & Sound > Power Control)
- Adds network link speed when connected via Ethernet (Settings > Network > Connected)
- [SHIELD 2015 and Pro] Adds notification to migrate app data from SD Card to internal storage
- Adds ability to control TV/AVR volume over HDMI-CEC from Amazon Echo
- Adds option to disconnect Bluetooth audio devices
- Improves responsiveness of SHIELD TV mobile app when connected over Wi-Fi

Latest accessory firmware versions:

- SHIELD controller (2017): v1.27
- SHIELD controller (2015): v1.96/99/3.71/0.32
- SHIELD remote (2017): v1.38
- SHIELD remote (2015): v.1.32

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.