Download Firmware Nvidia Shield TV 8.0.1

Nvidia launched Android Pie a few weeks ago with new firmware Nvidia Shield TV, but there were still some errors in it. Now an update has been released with version number 8.0.1 that should solve a large number of problems. These media players and consoles are based on Android TV, which can stream games from a computer or GeForce Now, play 4k videos and use various apps. Below is a list of all the issues that have been resolved:

System

• Redesigns Volume UI for android P
• Resolves occasional video playback issues
• Fixes bug incorrect volume control reporting accessibility feature enabled
• Resolves navigation sound issue
• 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 RGB
• Resolves issue playing VC1 content

Storage

• Resolves Sdcard/InternalStorage accessibility issue when adopting storage
• Resolves issue where storage is reported as full after adopting storage

Network

• Improves 4K streaming issues when network connected over Wi-Fi
• Resolves weird 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
• 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 launcher

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)
• USB DAC passthrough not working in Kodi
• Weird Netflix stutter issue
• Disconnect when connecting to SHIELD from PC
• Failure during 2015 Controller firmware update