A few weeks ago, the Nvidia Shield TV picked up Android Pie, but that update created some 4K streaming problems. Now, with Shield Experience 8.0.1, Nvidia released a fix for that 4K problem.
A Nvidia worker confirms in a forum post that Shield Experience 8.0.1 runs out to users as of today and is a “big step” towards a 4K streaming problem fix. Unfortunately, the update alone will not solve the issue as it will require updates to the server-side app. For example, Vudu has disabled 4 K streaming on the Shield and will need to re-enable it to advantage users.
In addition to the 4K streaming fix, the recent update from Nvidia also discusses some other Shield problems. That involves redesigning the side-mounted choice of the Android Pie volume slider. We still need to get the update and are still unable to comment on what the UI looks like.
Nvidia’s changelog also cites fixes for controllers, remote controls and apps, as well as fixing a crash problem in the Google Play Store. The possibility to set a default launcher is also restored. The complete Nvidia change log on Shield Experience 8.0.1 is below, and this post will be updated with more information about the 4K fix as they roll in.
Shield Experience 8.0.1
Bug fixed:
- 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 rare 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
