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Overview:

The NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet K1 Recovery OS Firmware 1.4.0 is a device that helps to solve software and firmware issues on the NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet. The firmware update aims at improving the device's stability, adding new features and enhancing performance.

List of Features:

• The firmware update added support for Hi-res 24-bit, 96kHz FLAC decode
• Multitouch performance improvements
• Added Security patch Level December 1st, 2017
• Updated NVIDIA Android OS image to remove Google widevine L3. Unless you have upgraded to v1.4, you will not be able to stream Netflix
• Supported Vulkan 1.0.1.0 Conformance Test Suite

Specifications:

• OS: Based on Android 7.0 Nougat
• Processor: NVIDIA Tegra K1
• Memory: 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, expandable up to 128 GB with microSD card
• Screen: 8.0 inches, 1200 x 1920 pixels resoluition
• Camera: 5 MP front camera, 5 MP rear camera

Using technologies:

The NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet K1 Recovery OS Firmware 1.4.0 is developed using the following technologies:

• Android Nougat OS
• Vulkan 1.0.1.0 Conformance Test Suite

Known Issues and Troubleshooting:

1. Netflix Streaming:

The firmware upgrade resulted to upgrading to v1.4 for removing Google Widevine L3. Without upgrading, streaming Netflix may not be possible.

Solution: Upgrade to firmware version 1.4.0 to be able to stream Netflix.

2. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Connectivity issues:

The firmware upgrade might cause Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity issues, such as loss of connection or slow connection speed.

Solution: Reset the device Wi-Fi or Bluetooth settings, or reset your router and try connecting again.

Driver:

The NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet K1 is available in the market with its driver which needs to be installed. The device has a driver that can be downloaded from the NVIDIA website for free. One can download the driver according to the operating system being used by the user on his/her computer.