Shield 2015/2017 Experience Upgrade 8.0/8.0.1/8.0.2

Update (10/2/19): Today we just released software upgrade 8.0.1 which is a big step towards resolving the 4K streaming issue on select apps. We expect most apps will resume 4K soon via upcoming server-side updates. Movies Anywhere is the first to update and now plays 4K. We’ll keep updating this thread as the remaining apps return to 4K.

Bugs Fixed:

• System:
  
  • - Redesigns Volume UI for android P
    
  • - Resolves occasional video playback issues
    
  • - Fixes bug with IR volume control when accessibility features enabled
    
  • - Resolves system navigation sound lower than android O
    
  • - 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/DAC hotplug
    
  • - Resolves issue where side loaded apps appear as system apps
    
• Display:
  
  • -“Match content color space” feature now displays correct format
    
  • - Fixes bug where “Match content color space” would not work when display set to Rec709 by default
    
  • - Resolves issue playing VC1 content
    
• Storage:
  
  • - Resolves Sdcard/InternalStorage accessibility issue when adopting storage
    
  • - Resolves issue where storage is reported as full when using NVIDIA share after adopting storage
    
• Network:
  
  • - Improves 4K streaming issues when network connected over Wifi
    
  • - Resolves rare Wi-Fi disconnect issue
    
  • - Fixes bug where manual DNS entries would not be saved
    
• Accessories:
  
  • - Improves IR control reliability on some Denon and Sony receivers
    
  • - Improves SHIELD Remote App connection and control issues
    
  • - Resolves SHIELD Controller 2017 OTA stability issues
    
  • - Fixes issue where forgotten SHIELD accessories still appear in SHIELD accessory list
    
  • - Resolves automatic centering issues on some controllers
    
  • - Adds support for STRQUA G20 keymapping
    
  • - Resolves mouse issues in PUBG Mobile on SHIELD
    
• Misc:
  
  • - Fixes Google Play Store crashes issue
    
  • - Restores option to set default launcherOpen
    
• Known Issues:
  
  • - YouTube 5.1 PCM audio not available
    
  • - Launcher app Icons appear zoomed/cropped
    
  • - Unable to re-enable location services being disabled
    
  • - TV loses sync HDMI sync to SHIELD during modesets (power on, wake from sleep, refresh/resolution changes)
    
  • - HD Audio dropouts
    
  • - USB DAC passthrough not working in Kodi
    
  • - Rare Netflix stutter issue
    
  • - Disconnect when connecting to SHIELD from PC
    
  • - Failure during 2015 Controller firmware update
    

8.0 ist verfügbar.


Our latest SHIELD Experience upgrade is now rolling out. 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.


Newest Enhancements:

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
  

Bug Fixes:

System

• Fixes bug where focus snaps to top after pressing "back" button
  
• Resolves issue where network [definition=12,2]debugging[/definition] 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 [definition=12,2]debugging[/definition] status in developer settings was reporting incorrect info
  
• Fixes rare occurrences of USB drives being ejected.
  

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
  

Known Issues

• "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
  

HotFix Update #1 und #2

• 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. (Was in First HotFIx image)
  
• 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.
  

Third HotFix (32.5.205.63):

• - Wifi throughput issues causing 4k streaming, etc issues
  
• - Wifi disconnect issues requiring a reboot to resolve
  
• - Some controllers joysticks snap back to the center at the end of joystick travel (Fully resolved)
  
• - 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 [definition=10,0]keymap[/definition] file for STRQUA G20 remote
  
• - Forgotten SHIELD accessories still show in SHIELD accessory list
  
• - Google Playstore crashes on startup
  
• - Side loaded apps appear in system apps under settings - apps
  
• - SHIELD Remote App failing to connect
  
• - SHIELD Remote App settings button does not dismiss settings menu on second push
  

Fourth HotFix (32.5.205.74)

• - Shield Experience changes to resolve issue mentioned at: nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forum…back-issue-updated-92019/ Note that Server side changes are also needed and they will be happening over the next week or so.
  
• - 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
  
  • For the issue with Streaming apps failing to play, please:
    
  • 1. Install the ota.
    
  • 2. Start anyone of the streaming apps that failed to play for you.
    
  • 3. Restart SHIELD.
    
  • 4. Start the streaming app again.
    
  • #2 should fail and then schedule a cleanup of the corrupt secure storage files at the next reboot (#3) and then #4 should work.
    

A few things to note:
1. There is no way to roll back from the HotFix or anyway for that matter without following the rooting/developer images process.
2. There is no way to leave the HotFix process once you join it.
3. HotFix images are not fully certified and will not be ever. The next official release will have all certifications. The only negative side affect we've noticed from this so far is that HD Homerun DRM channels will not work with the HotFix image so if that feature is important to you, please avoid the HotFix image.
4. Plex Media Server has a bug now if you have moved your metadata to external storage during an OTA the server may not work after the OTA. This is not a bug in the OTA, it is a bug in Plex Media server and Plex is working to resolve it. If you can't afford for this to happen, please do not sign up for the HotFix.



Please join the test image by filling out your SHIELD serial number here: