Firmware Update: Nvidia Shield TV 9.0.1

Nvidia has version 9.0.1 of the 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. This first update since version 9.0.0, which is based on Android TV 11, fixes several issues. The changelog shows the following changes and improvements:

Major issues addressed

• Resolves PLEX Media Server issues
• Fixes storage permission issues on media players, file browsers, and emulator apps
• Fixes stutter when playing interlaced content

HDMI/Display

• Resolves brief video corruption when watching YouTube TV
• Fixes issue where HDMI-CEC volume control will be adjusted by 2 increments
• Removes thumbnail overlay when taking a screenshot
• Resolves issue where screen would be rotated 90 degrees
• Restores “beta” description to “Match frame rate” settings

audio

• [SHIELD 2019] Fixes bug where audio would be lost after toggling “Dolby audio processing”
• Fixes Bluetooth audio issue when “Audio formats” is set to manual

storage

• [SHIELD 2019 8GB model] Resolves issue where SD card would not be detected after reboot
• Resolves issue where files on adopted storage was not visible when connecting over local network
• Resolves issue where Android folders are automatically created when connecting storage
• Fixes bug where files cannot copy onto removable storage when connecting over local network from a Mac
• Fixes bug copying files to SHIELD over local network when app is running on SHIELD
• Fixes bug where Kodi media files were not visible when connecting over local network

Network

• Fixes bug where “Wi-Fi roaming enabled” switch was not working properly
• Resolves issue where user is prompted for Wi-Fi network again after successfully connecting to networks

Accessories

• Fixes Kodi bug where SHIELD TV app, Control4, and other remotes would not work properly
• Fixes Kodi issue where long press select or menu would not be detected properly
• Fixes issue on XBOX controllers where pressing the XBOX button would not bring up Stadia menu
• Fixes bug where IR volume control would be disabled when USB DAC was connected
• Resolves navigation issues when selecting folders to grant files and media permissions

cast

• Resolves instances where SHIELD would not be visible as a cast device

misc

• Fixes bug where Kodi system files were unaccessable
• Fixes bug where playback status for videos would show up on the home screen