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Nvidia Shield LTE
Nvidia

Nvidia Shield LTE

Released: 2014, July. Released 2014, SeptemberPrice: About 300 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 4.4.4 (KitKat)
CPUQuad-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A15
GPUULP GeForce Kepler (192 cores)
NFCNo
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
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, hotspot
BrandNvidia
ModelNvidia Shield LTE
PriceAbout 300 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE
VideoN/A
ColorsBlack
Single5 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight390 g (13.76 oz)
ChipsetNvidia Tegra K1
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - North America
4G bands2, 4, 5, 7, 17 - North America
FeaturesHDR
Internal32GB 2GB RAM
Released2014, July. Released 2014, September
Announced2014, July. Released 2014, September
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)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Nvidia Shield LTE Overview

About Nvidia Shield LTE Nvidia Shield LTE is a discontinued device from Nvidia's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Nvidia Shield LTE has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 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 LTE 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 LTE?

The Nvidia Shield LTE 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 LTE 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 LTE void warranty?

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

What Android version does Nvidia Shield LTE run?

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