Manufacturers of Android devices generally write them off within a couple of years after their release. Yes, there are special cases like Google and Samsung, which give 4 years of support to their best phones, but it is not the norm.
However, there is one company that has outdone them all and it is the last one you would think of. With the recent Shield TV update, Nvidia achieved a record 7 years of support for its devices . The best of all? It is not a simple security update, but an OTA that comes with important improvements. The Nvidia Shield TV is updated and is more alive than ever.
All the news of Shield Experience 9.1.1 for Nvidia Shield TV
If you were surprised that Nvidia brought all of its Shield TVs up to Android 11 earlier this year, then you’ll be happy to hear that a new update is available. This time, the company did not update the Android version, but its customization layer with Shield Experience 9.1.1 .
The OTA comes to correct several known bugs in these devices, but at the same time adds new features . According to Nvidia, these are some of the features that come with Shiel Experience 9.1.1:
General improvements:
- Added a power control that allows you to automatically turn on your Shield TV when you switch the input from your TV to this device.
- You will now be able to Dolby Vision Low Latency from the developer options if you have a supported device.
- There are no more disconnection problems when transferring large files via SMB protocol. It was achieved by disabling anonymous access to virus scanners.
- Added a developer option that improves HDMI-CEC volume controls for AVR receivers and soundbars.
- Nvidia did a cleanup and rearranged the developer options.
Video/Screen:
- Fixed bug that prevented protected content from playing if external storage was connected.
- Color accuracy is improved when the “Default to Rec .709 for HD videos” developer option is enabled.
- Game Mode will no longer automatically activate when using Nvidia Games if it is disabled.
- Videos no longer crash when they are being fast searched and Dolby Audio is enabled. [2019 Shield only]
Sound:
- Sound will no longer drop out or require a device reboot when rendering via Dolby Audio is enabled. [2019 Shield only]
- When Dolby Audio is activated, there will no longer be any accelerated playback issues . [2019 Shield only]
Storage:
- Fixed bug that prevented detection of files from external storage devices.
- Fixed issue that prevented mounting NAS using IP addresses on accounts without a password.
Along with these features, which are the most important, there are also a lot of new things coming with Shield Experience 9.1.1. Do you want to know what they are? Check the Nvidia forum about it. Among those improvements are things like: fixes to Bluetooth pairing issues , remote control bug fixes, and much more.
When and how to update your Nvidia Shield TV to Shield Experience 9.1.1?
The latest Nvidia Shield TV update is rolling out globally now , though it’s a staggered process. Therefore, you will have to wait for the OTA to become available to you. Once you receive the notification, you will only have to tap on it to download it and then start the update process.
