New Upgrade 9.0.1 for Shield TV Devices fix Plex Media Server, and more

Finally NVIDIA released SHIELD Experience Upgrade 9.0.1 for Shield TV devices. This important (and long-awaited) update for users bringing fixes for Plex media server and other apps that use external storage which had been broken by the update to Android 11.

As you remember, SHIELD Experience 9.0 upgrade brings Android 11 TV operating system to Shield TV devices. There was no end to delights.

As it turned out later, the update hit the owners of Shield and Shield Pro streaming devices. Mainly due to Plex media server not working, and other problems. However, it seems that the problem has been fixed and the new 9.0.1 update brings a lot of anticipated improvements and fixes. Not only for Plex media server. Full changelog below.

Shield Experience Upgrade 9.0.1 (Released 2/15/22) – Check fixes

Major issues addressed

• Resolves PLEX Media Server issues
• Fixes storage permission issues on media players, file browsers, and emulator apps
• Fixes stutter when playing interlaced content

HDMI/Display

• Resolves brief video corruption when watching YouTube TV
• Fixes issue where HDMI-CEC volume control will be adjusted by 2 increments
• Removes thumbnail overlay when taking a screenshot
• Resolves issue where screen would be rotated 90 degrees
• Restores “beta” description to “Match frame rate” settings

Audio

• [SHIELD 2019] Fixes bug where audio would be lost after toggling “Dolby audio processing”
  Fixes Bluetooth audio issue when “Audio formats” is set to manual

What else…

Storage

• [SHIELD 2019 8GB model] Resolves:
  • issue where SD card would not be detected after reboot
  • where files on adopted storage was not visible when connecting over local network
  • issue where Android folders are automatically created when connecting storage
• Fixes:
  • bug where files cannot copy onto removable storage when connecting over local network from a Mac
  • copying files to SHIELD over local network when app is running on SHIELD
  • bug where Kodi media files were not visible when connecting over local network

Network

• Fixes bug where “Wi-Fi roaming enabled” switch was not working properly
• Resolves issue where user is prompted for Wi-Fi network again after successfully connecting to networks

Accessories

• Fixes
  • Kodi bug where SHIELD TV app, Control4, and other remotes would not work properly
  • Kodi issue where long press select or menu would not be detected properly
  • issue on XBOX controllers where pressing the XBOX button would not bring up Stadia menu
  • bug where IR volume control would be disabled when USB DAC was connected
• Resolves navigation issues when selecting folders to grant files and media permissions

Cast

• Resolves instances where SHIELD would not be visible as a cast device

Misc

• Fixes bug where Kodi system files were unaccessable
• Fixes bug where playback status for videos would show up on the home screen

Availability and price

Although there is currently no discount on NVIDIA Shield TV and Shield TV Pro, it was recently. However, if it appears again, do not miss it, because as you can see, it’s worth it.

You can buy NVIDIA’s powerful streamers via:

• Amazon store:
  • NVIDIA Shield TV Pro at Amazon for $179.99
  • Shield TV at Amazon for $129.99
• Best Buy store:
  • NVIDIA Shield TV at Best Buy for $179.99
  • Shield TV at Best Buy for $129.99
• NVIDIA’s website