New NVIDIA SHIELD Experience 9.2.2 Software Update Rolling Out
All SHIELD TV and SHIELD Pro units received the SHIELD Experience Upgrade 9.2.2 (33.2.0.382) today, marking over 10 years of continuous software support. This update resolves numerous bug fixes and adds a couple of features. It’s primarily an enhancement and stability software update for your home entertainment center. The release also incorporates all changes from the huge SHIELD Experience Upgrade 9.2.
With the 9.9.2 update, SHIELD TV is now more accessible to people with disabilities through design improvements and enhanced compatibility with assistive technologies. Pairing alert sound to assist users when pairing the SHIELD Remote and Controller during both initial setup and in Settings. Added Bounce Keys feature. Accessibility Key Repeat feature implementation. Added settings interface for accessibility timeout. TalkBack text-to-speech support in 23 European languages.
NVIDIA Sets Industry Standard with SHIELD Experience Upgrade 9.2
NVIDIA has set an unprecedented benchmark in the tech industry with its latest SHIELD Experience Upgrade 9.2.2, delivering over a decade of software updates for its Android-based devices. After the 9.2 Hotfix beta update, users have been eagerly awaiting the next stable release.
SHIELD Experience 9.2.2 OTA update is now rolling out on the stable channel for NVIDIA SHIELD TV and SHIELD TV PRO, celebrating a full decade of consistent software support from the manufacturer.
This level of long-term commitment remains unmatched in the Android ecosystem, where even industry leaders like Google and Samsung have only recently begun offering approximately 7 years of software updates for their newest flagship devices. NVIDIA, alongside Apple, has set a new standard for device longevity.
Previously, the SHIELD Experience 9.0 Upgrade introduced Android 11 with numerous new features, improvements, and bug fixes. This was followed by the SHIELD Experience 9.1.2 release, which added 4K streaming capabilities to Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV with 4K Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support. Perhaps most impressively, these updates enabled next-generation GeForce NOW cloud gaming in 4K HDR.
It addresses several technical issues that have been impacting user experience, including problems with night mode, Dolby Vision, audio resolution matching, Plex playback, and third-party remote compatibility.
What’s new in NVIDIA Shield Experience 9.2.2 Update?
Enhancements
SHIELD TV is now more accessible to people with disabilities with design improvements and compatibility with assistive technologies:
- A pairing alert sound to assist users when pairing the SHIELD Remote and Controller in both OOBE and Settings
- Added Bounce Keys feature
- Accessibility Key Repeat feature implementation
- Added settings UI for accessibility timeout
- Support TalkBack TTS in 23 European languages
Resolved Bugs
Audio dropout with Disney+
The update also includes fixes and features from Shield Experience 9.2.1, which primarily improved support for NVIDIA’s cloud gaming service, GeForce NOW. This enables streaming games at 120FPS up to 1080p resolution for Ultimate membership subscribers.
Bug Fixes in 9.2.1
- Fixed night mode being skipped when Digital Audio Processing (DAP) is enabled
- Resolved Dolby Vision content stuttering issues when frame match feature is enabled
- Fixed match content audio resolution when using a USB DAC
- Added back HQS/Maxrate option for USB audio
- USB TV Tuner fix with Live Channel app
- Fixed playback issues in Plex when using AAC 5.1 audio
- Addressed connection issues with third-party remotes after sleep or reboot
How to download NVIDIA SHIELD Experience Upgrade 9.2.2?
Your Shield TV should automatically download and install the update when connected to the internet. To check for updates manually:
- Go to Settings
- Select Device Preferences
- Select About
- Select System upgrade
- Select Check for upgrade
Final Thoughts
NVIDIA continues to show impressive long-term support for its Shield TV lineup, with regular updates enhancing functionality and fixing bugs years after release. The 9.2.2 update demonstrates NVIDIA’s commitment to even their 10-year-old devices. This is a new industry standard.
This update should improve overall stability and performance, making your entertainment experience even more enjoyable.
Source and thanks to Plsnotmyelo for the screenshot.
