NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Pro Developer Firmware 7.2.3

This is a developer only version of the Software Upgrade 7.2.3 OS image for the NVIDIA SHIELD ANDROID TV Pro (500GB version). This version is not for general users and consumers and may allow unauthorized access to user data. Only install this image if you are a developer and have fully homepage of using this OS image with your device.

NOTE: On the SHIELD Android TV Pro 500GB edition, two steps of the flash process may take a very long time. The first time you apply a custom OS image, you must execute fastboot oem unlock which securely erases the user data partition and can take up to two hours. Additionally, each time the user data partition is flashed with fastboot flash userdata userdata.img it must be erased which can take up to an hour.

Download the ZIP file, unzip and follow the homepage. The Windows USB drivers for "fastboot" and "adb" are available separately: homepage.

New or Upgraded Apps:

- NCAA March Madness: Fill tournament brackets in the Capital One March Madness Bracket Challenge, watch video on demand and find exclusive March Madness content you won’t see anywhere else.
- KODI v18: The latest KODI update adds customizable homescreen channels, media control using the Google Assistant, support for gaming emulators, and more!
- Philo TV: Access cable network programming at a low price and watch shows live, on-demand, or using Philo’s unlimited DVR.
- Bleacher Report Live: Stream live, follow your favorites, and find every live game. You tell us the teams and leagues you love, and we’ll tell you where to find them live.
- NHL: The official NHL app is the best place to unleash your hockey fandom with live hockey at your fingertips!
- Smithsonian: Stream original series and entertaining documentaries inspired by the Smithsonian Institution’s museums, research facilities, and publications. There are even shows available in 4K for subscribers.

New Games on GeForce NOW:

- Sunset Overdrive: Transform an open-world apocalypse into your tactical playground. Zip, grind, and wall-run across Sunset City with an unconventional arsenal.
- Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales: This single-player, role-playing game is set in the world of The Witcher and combines narrative-driven exploration with unique puzzles and card battle mechanics.
- WARRIORS OROCHI 4: Game with heroes from the DYNASTY WARRIORS and SAMURAI WARRIORS series.
- FrostRunner: This free-to-play first-person platformer “speedrunning” game challenges players to rapidly complete platforming challenges before the timer runs out.
- Metro Exodus: This epic, story-driven first person shooter from 4A Games blends deadly combat and stealth with exploration and survival horror in one of the most immersive game worlds ever created.

Other Enhancements:

- Adds option to restart Wi-Fi service if APs aren’t shown (Settings > Network > Restart Wi-Fi)
- Improves customizability for HDMI-CEC Power controls
- Adds support for the wired XBOX Elite controller

Latest accessory firmware versions:

- SHIELD controller (2017): v1.28
- SHIELD controller (2015): v1.96/99/3.71/0.32
- SHIELD remote (2017): v1.41
- SHIELD remote (2015): v.1.32

About Gaming Console Firmware:

Upgrading the firmware version on your gaming console might enhance the unit's overall performance and stability, include workarounds for various issues, and improve different features (or add support for new ones).

In addition to that, if you have updated the firmware and it either faulty or has caused a drop in the overall performance of the device, applying a previous version is handy as regards recovering the console's functionality. On the downside, downgrading the firmware isn't always possible.

When it comes to applying a certain firmware, as this process is not without risks most of the times, it is recommended that this task be initiated by a power user in a steady power environment, such as the one provided by a UPS unit. However, the installation can also be performed by a regular user at their own risk.

As for the installation method, given the large variety of gaming consoles and the various ways for applying a firmware, before even considering an upgrade or a downgrade, it's best that you carefully read and understand the installation steps, and initiate the process only once you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

That being said, if you have duly considered all these aspects, either click on the download button to get the present release, or check with our website as often as possible to find out first when the firmware that you desire is available.