2017-01-16, 05:52
The Nvidia Shield TV, aka SATV & nSATV, is an Android TV (Googles modified version of Android for use in the 10’ living space) device using Nvidias own X1 SoC (System on Chip) which was launched in May of 2015.
The SATV comes in 2 models, a 16GB model which can be expanded with external storage (if you adopt the storage) and a 500GB (Pro) model which uses a SHDD for its internal storage.
In Jan. of 2017 Nvidia relaunched the Shield with nearly the same specs as the original model, less an IR receiver, SD Card slot & micro-USB port, as well as being a smaller size for the 16GB model. The 2017 Pro model of the SATV has the same exact specifications as the 2015 model but comes with an updated game controller & remote. (Note: There is no actual 2017 Pro as it is the exact same device as the 2015 model.) Both the 2017 16GB & Pro models come with a game controller and remote, unlike the 2015 model which only came with a controller.
In Sept. of 2017 Nvidia relaunched the 2017 16GB Shield with only a remote included. There is however, still the choice of buying the 2017 with the remote and controller.
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ADDITIONAL LINKS
For non Kodi discussions about the Shield please see the nVidia GeForce forums.
For Kodi on Android discussions related to the Shield see HERE
Old thread for the Shield TV: http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=220297
Increasing your storage in Android 7.0 Nougat
Troubleshooting SHIELD Remote Issues: Low Battery Warning/Performance
Recommended USB Flash drives for SHIELD TV (for adopted storage)
SHIELD Experience Upgrade 5.0 Feedback Thread (1/16/17)
SHIELD Experience Upgrade 5.0.1 Announcement (1/18/17)
Fixes several issues.
SHIELD (2015) Experience Upgrade 5.0.2 Announcement (1/26/17)
SHIELD Experience Upgrade 5.1 Announcement (2/17/17)
SHIELD Experience Upgrade 5.2: FAQ & SHIELD Experience Upgrade 5.2 for SHIELD TV
SHIELD Experience Upgrade 6.0 for SHIELD TV
Replacement batteries for 2017 remote
Signups for the SHIELD TV Experience Preview Program (requires a GeForce forum account)
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TIPS & TRICKS
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KNOWN ISSUES
The SATV comes in 2 models, a 16GB model which can be expanded with external storage (if you adopt the storage) and a 500GB (Pro) model which uses a SHDD for its internal storage.
In Jan. of 2017 Nvidia relaunched the Shield with nearly the same specs as the original model, less an IR receiver, SD Card slot & micro-USB port, as well as being a smaller size for the 16GB model. The 2017 Pro model of the SATV has the same exact specifications as the 2015 model but comes with an updated game controller & remote. (Note: There is no actual 2017 Pro as it is the exact same device as the 2015 model.) Both the 2017 16GB & Pro models come with a game controller and remote, unlike the 2015 model which only came with a controller.
In Sept. of 2017 Nvidia relaunched the 2017 16GB Shield with only a remote included. There is however, still the choice of buying the 2017 with the remote and controller.
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ADDITIONAL LINKS
For non Kodi discussions about the Shield please see the nVidia GeForce forums.
For Kodi on Android discussions related to the Shield see HERE
Old thread for the Shield TV: http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=220297
Increasing your storage in Android 7.0 Nougat
Troubleshooting SHIELD Remote Issues: Low Battery Warning/Performance
Recommended USB Flash drives for SHIELD TV (for adopted storage)
SHIELD Experience Upgrade 5.0 Feedback Thread (1/16/17)
SHIELD Experience Upgrade 5.0.1 Announcement (1/18/17)
Fixes several issues.
SHIELD (2015) Experience Upgrade 5.0.2 Announcement (1/26/17)
SHIELD Experience Upgrade 5.1 Announcement (2/17/17)
SHIELD Experience Upgrade 5.2: FAQ & SHIELD Experience Upgrade 5.2 for SHIELD TV
SHIELD Experience Upgrade 6.0 for SHIELD TV
Replacement batteries for 2017 remote
Signups for the SHIELD TV Experience Preview Program (requires a GeForce forum account)
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TIPS & TRICKS
- You can access the Recent apps menu by double tapping the Home button. This will allow you to quickly switch between apps you have recently used.
- PIP (Picture in Picture) – This allows videos to play in a small window in the upper right hand corner of your screen while you navigate through a menu, Leanback Launcher or other apps. However, to use this feature apps have to support it (currently the only one I’ve seen that does so is Live Channels, though there maybe others). Also, you cannot use PIP while a 2nd videos is playing. If you start another video while using PIP it will close. To activate PIP in Live Channels, launch it then pull up the menu by pressing the select button on the remote, “A” on the controller (considering you have Live Channels setup already) scroll to the second row and select PIP.
UPDATE: According to reports, Youtube will be adding PIP support in a future update: http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/01/27/...-teardown/
- Remote doesn’t update. If this happens and you get an error message when trying to update the remotes firmware, first reboot your Shield (may not be necessary) then go into Shield Accessories and forget the remote. Re-pair the remote then attempt the update again.
- Writing to external storage. Although storage permissions are the same as in previous Android versions, now write access is less intrusive than before. Now the only requirement to get full access to a drive is to “Allow” access via a pop-up window when attempting to write to external storage. This still requires that the app asks for permission, something Kodi does not do, but no longer requires going out of the app to set the permission. Allowing the app to write to the external storage is something that you should only have to do once, since after you grant it permission it will not ask again. NOTE: This has not been fully tested and it is unknown what will happen if you eject the drive then plug it back in.
See also: External Storage in 2nd post
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KNOWN ISSUES
Quote:wesk05 = If you have the Shield connected to a newer AVR with HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2 port and then have the AVR connected to a HDMI/HDCP 1.4 display, Kodi/SPCM/Plex/Archos Video/ViMu Media Player or any other app that supports refresh rate switching will not be able to switch the refresh rate. The refresh rate will remain on whatever you have set in "Display & Sound". With update 5.0 there is an additional bug: you can't even change the refresh rate or color space manually.This should be fixed in 6.0 for most users, though there still seems to be a issue if you have the Shield set to 4K/10bit.
- There is an issue if you have frame rate switching and audio pass-through enabled which may cause stuttering or lose of audio. If you encounter this set the playback delay in Kodi/SPMC to 2.5 seconds. The 2.5 sec delay should work for most users, however, it may require more or less time depending on your specific setup.
In Kodi go to - Settings > System > Display > Delay after change of refresh rate
In SPMC go to - Settings > Video > Playback > Pause during refresh rate change
- It is NOT possible to write to mounted NASs. There is limited write capabilities with 5.2, however, which requires apps be white listed, this appears to limited to Plex as of now. Kodi should be added to the white list so that it too can write to mounted NASs, but this will not come until a later update.
- If you mount a NAS you will lose the ability to write/delete to attached (non-adopted) storage. (fixed in 5.2)
- Deinterlacing live TV content is broken with Kodi v17. It's recommend to use the Live Channels app for OTA streams, see the second post for more info. If you're seeing issue with Live TV you can install v18 (Liea) nightlies and see if that fixes your issue.
- Voluntary Recall of European plug heads for NVIDIA SHIELD AC Wall Adapters
NVIDIA has announced the voluntary recall of certain plug heads for SHIELD AC wall adapters designed for use in continental Europe, which the company will replace. The affected product shipped with SHIELD World Charger Kit, and European SHIELD tablets and SHIELD TVs between July 2014 and May 2017. NVIDIA has determined that the two-prong European plug head may break, posing a risk of electrical shock.NVIDIA is asking customers to visit http://www.nvidia.com/support/adapterrecall for information on how to obtain a replacement European plug head. The recall does not affect any other NVIDIA products.