Nvidia has version 9.1.1 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. The changelog for this release shows the following collection of changes and improvements:
Enhancements
- Adds power control option to wake SHIELD when TV input changes to SHIELD
- Adds developer option to force Dolby Vision Low Latency if available. Enable if Dolby Vision not properly detected on some Philips OLED TVs
- Adds developer option to improve HDMI-CEC volume control for AVR/Soundbars (“Clean up preferred playback logical address”)
- General cleanup and reorganization of developer options
SHIELD TV App
- [Android only] Resolves issue where SHIELD TV app would not launch properly on some Samsung Galaxy phones
Video/Display
- Fixes bug where protected content would not play if external storage is connected
- Fixes color accuracy bug when “Default to Rec .709 for HD videos” developer option is enabled
- Fixes issue where Automatic Game Mode would be enabled on NVIDIA Games even when disabled
- [SHIELD 2019 models] Resolves video crash issue when seeking in quick succession when Dolby Audio Processing is enabled
Audio
- [SHIELD 2019 models] Resolves issue where audio would not be present until reboot when Dolby Audio Processing is enabled
- [SHIELD 2019 models] Resolves issue where audio would play at an accelerated rate when Dolby Audio Processing is enabled
Storage
- Fixes bug where files were not detected properly on connected removable storage
- Fixes bug when mounting NAS using IP addresses for accounts with empty passwords
- Resolves large smb file transfer disconnect issues by disabling anonymous access by virus scanners
Accessories
- Resolves issue where Simplified wake buttons would not power on IR controlled TV
- Resolves issue where SHIELD would be unresponsive to BT devices up to 60 seconds after startup
- [2015/2017 SHIELD] Resolves MxMaster 3 BT mouse pairing issue
- Resolves issue where TV remote would not control SHIELD 30 seconds after waking SHIELD
- Resolves some issues where CEC volume control was not functioning properly on AV receivers or soundbars
- Resolves issue where Control4 systems would not wake up SHIELD if systems is turned off while Screensaver is active
Other
- Resolves issues where UI would be displayed in low resolution for a split second
- Fixes bug where user had to select a home app when setting up SHIELD after factory reset or system upgrades
- “Enable Dolby Vision” notification will be suppressed after dismissing
- Fixes bug where region specific apps would not be visible after disabling
- Fixes bug where microphone notification would be displayed on “Ok Google” hotword activation
Version number | 9.1.1 |
Release status | Final |
Operating systems | Android |
Website | nVidia |
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License type | Freeware |