SHIELD EXPERIENCE UPDATE 7.1
ENHANCEMENTS
New Shortcuts:
Enables a new shortcut to instantly sleep your SHIELD by tapping Home + Back on SHIELD Remote or SHIELD Controller (2017)
Adds “Restart” option to Quick Settings. Long-press the Back button from the home screen to access Quick Settings
Adds "Power off" to Quick Settings for
SHIELD Pro and SHIELD 2015 (devices with a physical power button)
System Improvements:
Adds ability to control TV volume from Chromecast apps when volume is set to CEC Volume Control (up and down 7 levels)
Adds 120 Hz display modes for supported TVs and monitors
Adds support for non-QWERTY keyboars such as AZERTY. Go to Settings > Preferences > Keyboard > Physical keyboards to manage
Adds new keyboard shortcuts for Android TV navigation:
Home (CRTL+ESC)
Back (ESC)
Recent Apps (ALT+TAB)
Access GFN and GameStream on-screen controls (Hold ESC)
Gaming Improvements:
Delivers NVIDIA Share to Android Oreo for taking screenshots, recording your greatest gaming moments, and streaming to twitch.tv. Go to Settings > System to enable
Improves accuracy of mouse movements in GeForce NOW and GameStream by disabling Android mouse acceleration
Sideload Support:
Adds keyboard and mouse support for PUBG Mobile.
Adds home screen app tiles for popular sideload apps like Chrome, Minecraft, Speedtest, and PUBG Mobile
New Settings:
Adds option to block Bluetooth pairing requests (Settings > Security & restrictions)
Adds ability to see last wakeup source (Settings > About > Status > Up time)
FIXES
System:
Resolves somes instances of SHIELD Pro becoming sluggish after a SHIELD software upgrade
Resolves instances of SHIELD system fan always running at maximum speed
Resolves issue where the Display mode setting was not persisting
Resolves instances where Talkback would become enabled after extended sleep
Apps:
Resolves rare instance in Netflix app where streams would fail to start
Resolves occasional instances in YouTube TV where video playback would stop after performing multiple seek commands
Resolves issue where a home screen channel was incorrectly being shown for SHIELD accessories app
Compatibility:
Resolves pairing issue with some Bluetooth connected speakers such as Samsung HW-J450 sound bar
Resolves pairing issue with Bluetooth keyboards (seen with all system languages except English)
Resolves HDMI-CEC wakeup issue on certain LG TVs
Resolves compatibility issues with USB webcams and USB microphones
Resolves issue with AVerMedia capture devices not working properly
Resolves issue where SHIELD would not wake from IR-based Logitech remotes
Resolves audio glitch on USB DAC when other devices are plugged into adjacent USB port
External/Network Storage:
Resolves instances of duplicate "Network Storage Unavailable" notifications
Resolves instances of external storage reporting as "0 bytes available"
Resolves issue where network storage could not be mounted if password was blank
Resolves issue where NAS connection would get lost after an Android framework restart. NAS now automatically remounts.
Improves NAS connection reliability
SHIELD REMOTE
Improves responsiveness of volume slider on SHIELD Remote (2017)
Resolves instances of incorrect low battery notifications for SHIELD Remote (2017)
Resolves issue with SHIELD Remote (2015) on older firmware where charging would take a long time
SHIELD controller (2017) requires a firmware update every time system language is changed with “OK Google” enabled to update hotword language. Firmware update text now correctly informs users about the language change.
Latest accessory firmware versions:
SHIELD controller (2017): v1.25
SHIELD controller (2015): v1.96/99/3.71/0.32
SHIELD remote (2017): v1.35
SHIELD remote (rechargeable): v.1.30