Firmware Update: Nvidia Shield TV 9.0.0

Nvidia has new firmware for the Nvidia Shield TVs brought. These media players and consoles are based on Android TV, which allows streaming games from a computer or GeForce Now, playing 4k videos and using various apps. Version 9.0.0 is based on Android TV 11 and nVidia skips Android TV 10 altogether. More information about this release can be found on our front page, this is the changelog for this release:

Enhancements:

Display

• Adds option to disable all HDMI-CEC functionality

audio

• [2019 SHIELD all models] Most system audio is now encoded in Dolby Digital Plus when available
• Reduced overall latency for Dolby Digital Plus audio path
• Adds option to match audio content resolution. Enable when playing High Resolution Audio on SHIELD. Note: Not available on Plex and this feature disables Dolby Audio Processing
• Adds support for DTS-HD HRA audio streams
• Adds AV sync support for encoded audio (Dolby, DTS, etc)

Accessories

• Adds support for aptX compatible bluetooth headsets
• Branded logo buttons on controllers (Playstation, XBOX, NVIDIA) now bring up Stadia menu when playing Stadia
• Adds option to disconnect Bluetooth devices on SHIELD sleep
• Adds support for XBOX One wired controllers
• Adds controller support for Apple TV app

storage

• Adds option to scan for media when removable storage is connected to SHIELD. Enable to view media on removable storage on Photos & Videos app. (Default: Disabled)

Other

• Adds support for 4K+HDR with GeForce NOW RTX 3080 membership
• Updates default keyboard to “Gboard”. Previous “Leanback” keyboard available under settings.
• Updates system popup windows to new Android R style
• Adds the following Quick Settings options: Dolby Audio Processing, Match content audio resolution

Bug Fixes:

Display

• Fixes HDCP sleep/wake issues when connecting to LG soundbars

audio

• Resolves audio dropout issue when “HDMI comfort noise” is enabled
• Resolves Netflix and Youtube playback issues when USB DAC is connected to SHIELD

Networking

• [SHIELD 2019 all models] Improves low power wifi channel experience

Accessories

• Fixes bug where some Bluetooth headsets do not auto-reconnect properly

storage

• Resolves low storage issue when taking SHIELD Experience upgrade even with enough free storage
• Resolve issue where only one USB drive would be detected if multiple drives have the same name

Other

• [SHIELD 2019 base model] Resolves playback issue when playing 4K + HDR video on Plex
• Fixes bug where streaming to twitch would stop after ~2.5 hours

Known Issues:

join the HotFix for quicker resolution of these issues:

• File browsing apps may require permissions be manually set to modify/delete files or directories. Set permission under “Settings -> apps -> [file browser app name] -> Permissions -> Files and media” and set to “Allow while using this app”
• AI upscaling does not work when streaming GeForce NOW 1080p HDR content
• SHIELD TV mobile app and some 3rd party controllers do not work properly on Kodi
• Resolution is capped at 1080p when using ADB for screen capture
• Connecting to SHIELD over local network does not show content in adopted storage
• [2019 SHIELD all models] When toggling “Dolby audio processing” audio may be lost until SHIELD is rebooted
• Corruption briefly observed when watching YouTube TV
• [SHIELD 2019 base model] SD card occasionally does not get detected after reboot
• Unable to log into Google or Netflix accounts when using restricted profile
• Audio stutter issues with aptX-HD compatible headsets
• VUDU does not cast in UHD
• XBOX controllers may not automatically reconnect after disconnecting on SHIELD sleep