NVIDIA’s latest Shield TV hotfix update is very tempting, even if it breaks some things

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR NVIDIA has released an opt-in hotfix for its Shield TV Android device to address bugs introduced by a recent update. The non-reversible update fixes multiple issues like Dolby Vision stutter and audio playback bugs. However, users can’t install certain apps post-update due to a lack of Google certification. They also cannot roll back from the hotfix update, making it risky to install. The NVIDIA Shield TV lineup dates back to 2015, but NVIDIA isn’t done updating the popular Android TV device. After rolling out a surprise update earlier this year for the Shield TV and Shield TV Pro, NVIDIA is following up with a hotfix update that resolves some of the issues introduced with the previous update. However, there are a couple of catches with this update. As announced by NVIDIA, the hotfix is opt-in, and users have to sign up for it. There is no way to roll back from the hotfix update, but you will receive the final public release whenever that ro ... Read full article.