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Nvidia Shield
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Nvidia Shield

Released: 2014, July. Released 2014, JulyPrice: About 230 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
CPUQuad-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A15
GPUULP GeForce Kepler (192 cores)
NFCNo
SIMNo
USBmicroUSB 2.0
EDGENo
GPRSNo
Size8.0 inches, 185.6 cm, 2, (~66.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
BrandNvidia
ModelNvidia Shield
PriceAbout 230 EUR
RadioNo
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
Single5 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight390 g (13.76 oz)
ChipsetNvidia Tegra K1
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, compass
2G bandsN/A
FeaturesHDR
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2014, July. Released 2014, July
Announced2014, July. Released 2014, July
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions221 x 126 x 9.2 mm (8.70 x 4.96 x 0.36 in)
Resolution1920 x 1200 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density)
TechnologyNo cellular connectivity
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS

Nvidia Shield Overview

About Nvidia Shield Nvidia Shield is a discontinued device from Nvidia's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Nvidia Shield has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Nvidia Tegra K1 , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Nvidia Shield can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Nvidia Shield?

The Nvidia Shield supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Nvidia Shield support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Nvidia devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Nvidia Shield void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Nvidia Shield will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Nvidia Shield run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Nvidia Shield.