The new Shield Experience 9.0.0 update with Android TV 11 will be available for all Shield TV devices, that includes the the original 2015 models.

Display

• Adds option to disable all HDMI-CEC functionality

Audio

• [2019 SHIELD all models] Most system audio is now encoded in Dolby Digital Plus when available
• Reduced overall latency for Dolby Digital Plus audio path
• Adds option to match audio content resolution. Enable when playing High Resolution Audio on SHIELD. Note: Not available on Plex and this feature disables Dolby Audio Processing
• Adds support for DTS-HD HRA audio streams
• Adds AV sync support for encoded audio (Dolby, DTS, etc)

Accessories

• Adds support for aptX compatible bluetooth headsets
• Branded logo buttons on controllers (Playstation, XBOX, NVIDIA) now bring up Stadia menu when playing Stadia
• Adds option to disconnect Bluetooth devices on SHIELD sleep
• Adds support for XBOX One wired controllers
• Adds controller support for Apple TV app

Storage

• Adds option to scan for media when removable storage is connected to SHIELD. Enable to view media on removable storage on Photos & Videos app. (Default: Disabled)

Other

• Adds support for 4K+HDR with GeForce NOW RTX 3080 membership
• Updates default keyboard to “Gboard”. Previous “Leanback” keyboard available under settings.
• Updates system popup windows to new Android R style
• Adds the following Quick Settings options: Dolby Audio Processing, Match content audio resolution

Bug Fixes:

Display

• Fixes HDCP sleep/wake issues when connecting to LG soundbars

Audio

• Resolves audio dropout issue when “HDMI comfort noise” is enabled
• Resolves Netflix and Youtube playback issues when USB DAC is connected to SHIELD

Networking

• [SHIELD 2019 all models] Improves low power wifi channel experience

Accessories

• Fixes bug where some Bluetooth headsets do not auto-reconnect properly

Storage

• Resolves low storage issue when taking SHIELD Experience upgrade even with enough free storage
• Resolve issue where only one USB drive would be detected if multiple drives have the same name

Other

• [SHIELD 2019 base model] Resolves playback issue when playing 4K + HDR video on Plex
• Fixes bug where streaming to twitch would stop after ~2.5 hours

Known Issues: (Join the HotFix for quicker resolution of these issues: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/shield-tv/9/481434/shield-experience-upgrade-90-hotfix-image/)

• File browsing apps may require permissions be manually set to modify/delete files or directories. Set permission under "Settings -> apps -> [file browser app name] -> Permissions -> Files and media" and set to "Allow while using this app"
• AI upscaling does not work when streaming GeForce NOW 1080p HDR content
• SHIELD TV mobile app and some 3rd party controllers do not work properly on Kodi
• Resolution is capped at 1080p when using ADB for screen capture
• Connecting to SHIELD over local network does not show content in adopted storage
• [2019 SHIELD all models] When toggling “Dolby audio processing” audio may be lost until SHIELD is rebooted
• Corruption briefly observed when watching YouTube TV
• [SHIELD 2019 base model] SD card occasionally does not get detected after reboot
• Unable to log into Google or Netflix accounts when using restricted profile
• Audio stutter issues with aptX-HD compatible headsets
• VUDU does not cast in UHD
• XBOX controllers may not automatically reconnect after disconnecting on SHIELD sleep