Hi there! Yes, the step where we have to unlock the bootloader will unfortunately erase the system.
BOOTMOD - Root your Shield In 1 minute (2015, 2017, & 2019)
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Hi, does anyone have the 9.1.1 firmware & bootmod for the 2015 shield 16GB? I’d like to give this a shot. My shield is basically bare bones I’ve deleted virtually every app and done everything I can do to gain additional space on the internal storage. Even with that it’s to the point that I can’t even update apps because there isn’t enough space to download the updates lol. I’ve read about a rogue log file taking up tons of space but need root access to be able to delete it. SHIELDS STORAGE SPACE IS TOO LOW lol
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Hello mate. it is actually possible to downgrade Shield 2019 to OS 8.2.3. I used this guide and it worked flawlessly: https://florisse.nl/shield/
Obviously huge thanks to the guy who created it as it saves people so much research and trial + error. Basically alot of time saved.
Using this tweak guide, I've deleted close to everything from google and Nvidia (bloatware + data collecting) on the 2019 Shield TV: https://florisse.nl/shield-tweaks/
I've removed the Play Store and Google Play Services, ATV Core Services, ATV Remote Service, Backdrop, Basic Daydreams, Chromecast and many other things.
I don't use Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Plex etc. So everything was removed from the Shield.
This is my ADB batch file to uninstall pretty much everything unneeded:
Code:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.speech.pumpkin & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.tts & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.videos & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.tvrecommendations & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.syncadapters.calendar & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.backuptransport & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.partnersetup & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.inputmethod.korean & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.inputmethod.pinyin & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.inputmethod.zhuyin & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.tv & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.tv.frameworkpackagestubs & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.tv.bugreportsender & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.backdrop & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.leanbacklauncher.recommendations & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.feedback & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.leanbacklauncher & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.mediashell & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.plexapp.android & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.zattoo.player & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.nvidia.tegrazone3 & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.plexapp.mediaserver.smb & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.play.games & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.netflix.ninja & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom.nvidia & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.youtube.tvmusic & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.vending & adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gmsKeep in mind this is an extensive removal of pretty much everything. Payed apps etc. wont work with such cleanup. Most apps however do work- Kodi, Firefox, SmartTube, Speedtest, Fdroid, AdAware, Aurora Store (with private login, if you want to update some apps), Aptoide, Twitch, all sorts of Emulators etc.
The thing is that Google Play Store automaticall updates itself in the background, even if you disable it (it gets reenabled automatically) and I dont need that. If I want to update something, I will go to Aurora Store or Aptoide and update manually, but I dont want some sheety apps to be doing whatever they want in the background without asking.
And I didnt install a 3rd party Android Launcher, I use the default one, there are no more ads though after removing like 80% of trash bloatware and adware. The Android TV Home version is 2.1.3-320113730-f and I'm on ShieldOS 8.2.3. No ads to be seen and since even the Nvidia-OTA service was removed, it will never update the Shield by itself or even show a notification that there are updates available- which is exactly how I want it. Everything I need works fine in 8.2.3 and if I ever need an update, I will do it manually.
Also, while we're at it- it is possible to skip the initial login after factory restore, as seen on the picture attached. Source of it is:
However it is actually not required to downgrade Android TV Home app to version 2.0.10 to remove ads from the home screen. By simply downgrading to ShieldOS 8.2.3 (down from 9.1.1), the ads were removed from the main screen automatically. Then if you do some additional cleanup (like removing ATV Core Services and disabling autoupdate for Apps in Google Play Store), the ads will never show up.
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Wow!
Amazing news!!
I will give it a try in the next few days.
Can't wait to downgrade to 8.2.3!
Thanks for the info! (-;
Best regards from germany
I downgraded my shield 2019 Pro to 8.2.3 today.
Really easy and absolutely flawlessly! (-:
Thanks for this magic!!!!
Best regards!
Hello Friends~!
We now have a working method to achieve ROOT on STOCK Firmware!
A script has been made that can boot your shield into the bootloader, erase the old boot, flash the new boot, and install your choice of Magisk apk for you. The script is also able to revert you back to the stock boot image if needed.
Takes only a minute or two depending if you already have adb installed, fastboot drivers setup, and bootloader unlocked. (The guide will walk you through this if you are new)
Rooting Your Shield Will Break AI Upscaling and Dolby Vision. You /Cannot/ Lock the bootloader while rooted, you can only Lock the bootloader when you have the stock boot Image installed. This tool simply makes it easier to "Root" and to Revert back to Stock when done, so you can use your AI Enhanced Features again.
HOW TO ROOT:
If you are already running the STOCK firmware version you want to ROOT, Skip to step 2.
You can check your currently installed firmware on the shield by going into Settings, selecting About, then scroll to the bottom.
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You will see a section called SHIELD Android TV SW Version, this will show your installed FW
STEP 1:
Select a STOCK firmware from this THREAD, and fully install it.
STEP 2:
Download the BOOT MOD that correlates to your installed STOCK firmware.
If you want to build your own "Boot Mod" the instructions are HERE
9.1.1mods.zip
drive.google.com
9.1mods.zip
9.0.0mods.zip
8.2.3mods.zip
Special Thanks to @Manzing for obtaining the 9.1 and 9.1.1 images for us!
9.1.1mods2017.zip
9.1mods2017.zip
9.0.0mods2017.zip
8.2.3mods2017.zip
If you want me to add more, let me know.Special thanks to @I_did_it_just_tmrrow for taking the time to download from gameworks, patch with magisk, and install the 2015 version, and verified it works HERE as well as they verified the hashes were the same for the boot.img of the 500gb and 16gb boot.img
9.0.0-2015-MODS.zip
STEP 3:
Make sure you have usb debugging enabled in settings and your shield is ON.
This adds an additional Minute to setup time
Attach a USB-C cable to your shield and plug it into your PC.
(Use the USB port furthest away from the HDMI Cable)
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Go into settings, select device preferences
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Select About, then hit the build number 7 times
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Back out to device preferences and now select developer options
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Then enable USB debugging and Network debugging.
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Here's a way to install adb quickly using powershell and chocolatey.
Open powershell as admin and copy and paste these two lines, one line at a time:
Code:Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor 3072; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://community.chocolatey.org/install.ps1')) choco install adb
That's it!
Note the ip address and in a terminal on your computer, connect to this ip address.
Example: adb connect 192.168.0.10:5555
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This will prompt the shield to allow for a connection, say yes.
STEP 4:
Run your choice of .bootmod, .deltamodonly, or .magiskmodonly. MORE INFO
Simple 1 min demo:
How to use the new .bootmod script:
After Enabling USB Debugging and Wireless debugging, then adb connecting to your device, run the .bootmod script
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If you did everything correctly, your device should be listed, and you may proceed by pressing 1 and enter.
If you forgot to adb connect you may now do so with option 3, just type in your Shield's IP address.
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After you select 1 on the main menu, the script will then reboot your device into the bootloader and will wait for you to press a key so the script can run fastboot devices to verify that your device has posted.
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Wait to press any key until you see your shield's lights come on and then you hear the window's chime on your computer. (see 0:16 in the video) Then Press 1 if your device is listed like above.
Run option 2 again, in case the script went too fast or you hit a key too quickly.
If your device is still not showing, make sure you have unlocked the bootloader and installed the fastboot drivers for your device.
DOWNLOAD:
Shield Drivers.zip
Now open Device Manager and follow the steps below:
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The shield should now be at the bootloader menu, simply select unlock bootloader
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Now you can select which boot mod you would prefer. The script will erase the old boot image, flash the new one, reset, then the script will pause for us.
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When your shield has fully rebooted and is on the main menu, you can press any key in the terminal and the script will finish the magisk installation for us by installing the apk to the device.
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If you accidentally pressed a button too quickly, you can always access the apk menu to adb install the Magisk apk.
FULL RUNDOWN OF V2 CHANGES
Remember that you can always revert back to the Stock Boot Image and Lock your bootloader (again you can only lock it with a Stock boot flashed) to get your AI Upscaler and Dolby Vision working again when you are done with Root.
STEP 5:
Now Opening Magisk will trigger this alert:
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Select OK and after the reboot, your Magisk of Choice will be fully installed!
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You will now have Root and still be able to use apps and features that you shouldn't be able to. Normally with root (or at least on the Dev Rooted Images) we cannot install Disney +, but as you see, we Sure Can Now~! ;-)
IF YOUR PLAYSTORE IS MISSING APPS, SEE THIS POST. REQUIRES MAGISK DELTASOURCE CODE --- You may repurpose / share this as you see fit.
DELTAMODONLY.BAT
Code:fastboot erase boot fastboot flash boot bootmod2.img fastboot reboot
MAGISKMODONLY.BAT
Code:fastboot erase boot fastboot flash boot bootmod1.img fastboot reboot
BOOTMOD.BAT ---- There is unused code, the :UNLOCK code will be removed later, it didn't work how I would have liked in testing and I forgot to remove it. It isn't harming anything right now so will remove it with the next update.
Code:@echo off title [BOOTMOD] color 0A if "%1" neq "" ( goto %1) :MENU cls echo BOOTMOD -- Version 2 echo ========================================= adb devices echo ========================================= echo 1. Enter Bootloader Menu for Mod Flashing echo 2. Enter APK Menu echo 3. ADB Connect echo 4. Reboot to System echo 5. HELP echo 6. EXIT BOOTMOD echo ========================================= set /p answer= Please Enter your Selection: if %answer%==1 goto BOOTLOADER if %answer%==2 goto APK if %answer%==3 goto ADB if %answer%==4 goto REBOOT if %answer%==5 goto HELP if %answer%==6 goto EXIT :ADB cls set /p answer= Type in SHIELD IP Address: adb connect %answer% goto MENU :APK cls echo =========== echo APK MENU echo =========== echo 1. Magisk by TopJohnWu echo 2. Magisk Delta fork by HuskyDG echo 3. Return to Main Menu echo ================================ set /p answer= Please Enter your Selection: if %answer%==1 goto MAGISKAPK if %answer%==2 goto DELTAAPK if %answer%==3 goto MENU :MAGISKAPK adb install magisk.apk goto MENU :DELTAAPK adb install delta.apk goto MENU :HELP cls echo Adb must be installed on the computer and USB debugging must be enabled on the Shield. echo You will need the Fastboot USB drivers installed on your PC. echo Check the GUIDE on XDA for more help. echo LINK: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/bootmod-root-your-shield-in-1-minute-2015-2017-2019.4524873/ echo ===================================================================================== set /p answer=Press 1 to return to Main Menu: if %answer%==1 goto MENU :UNLOCK cls fastboot oem unlock echo ============================================================== echo Use your shield to select yes. Then press any key to continue echo ============================================================== pause set /p answer=Press 1 to Enter Flash Menu or 2 to return to Main Menu: if %answer%==1 goto FLASH if %answer%==2 goto MENU :BOOTLOADER cls adb reboot bootloader pause cls echo ===================================================== fastboot devices echo ===================================================== echo Is your device listed above? echo ===================================================== set /p answer=Press 1 for yes or 2 for no or 3 for Help: if %answer%==1 goto FLASH if %answer%==2 goto BOOTLOADER if %answer%==3 goto HELP :FLASH cls echo How would you like to flash your boot today? Do you want to include: echo ==================================================================== echo 1. TopJohnWu's Magisk echo 2. HuskyDG's Magisk Delta echo 3. Revert Back To Stock Boot Image echo 4. Reboot Shield to System echo 5. Return to Main Menu echo ==================================== set /p answer=Select a number and press enter: if %answer%==1 goto MAGISK if %answer%==2 goto DELTA if %answer%==3 goto STOCK if %answer%==4 goto REBOOT if %answer%==5 goto MENU :MAGISK cls fastboot erase boot fastboot flash boot bootmod1.img fastboot reboot echo ===================================== echo Wait for your Shield to fully Reboot. echo ===================================== pause adb install magisk.apk goto MENU :DELTA cls fastboot erase boot fastboot flash boot bootmod2.img fastboot reboot echo ===================================== echo Wait for your Shield to fully Reboot. echo ===================================== pause adb install delta.apk goto MENU :STOCK cls fastboot erase boot fastboot flash boot boot.img echo ================================================================================ echo REMEMBER TO LOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER FOR AI UPSCALING AND DOLBY VISION FUNCTIONALITY echo ================================================================================ echo 1. Reboot Shield to the System echo 2. Return to Main Menu echo ========================= set /p answer=Enter your selection: if %answer%==1 goto REBOOT if %answer%==2 goto MENU :REBOOT fastboot reboot goto MENU :EXIT exit /bHere are the sources for the Magisk apk's and their respective projects, used in making the boot mods.
Topjohnwu's Magisk APK Direct Download Link (v25.2):
Github Project Page:
GitHub - topjohnwu/Magisk: The Magic Mask for Android
The Magic Mask for Android. Contribute to topjohnwu/Magisk development by creating an account on GitHub.github.com
HuskyDG's Forked version of Magisk "Delta" Direct Download Link:
Github Project Page:
GitHub - HuskyDG/magisk-files
Contribute to HuskyDG/magisk-files development by creating an account on GitHub.
All original boot images come from NVIDIA's Gameworks:
Gameworks Download Center
Get the latest Gameworks software for your game development work.developer.nvidia.com
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR FRIENDS IN THE XDA COMMUNITY <333
Thank you to @topjohnwu for making Magisk
@huskydg For making the forked magisk with magiskhide enabled and other features
@nooted1 for teaching us about the magisk variant "delta" that has magiskhide still configured inside the apk
@ajolly for their efforts in educating us about safetynet modules that can be used within magisk
@louforgiveno for their efforts in reverse engineering apks, determining that it would be better to clear data in the google playstore instead of cache, and providing excellent feedback on pretty much every step of the way.
@abc1054 for testing the ai upscaler and teaching me how to even use the silly thing.
@Zer0_rulz for testing the upscaler and teaching us about link2sd and providing a useful idea for studies, to "freeze apps" as opposed to straight deletion in tests. I will use both methods in the future!
@pinvok3 for their script they made to teach us how to more efficiently locate the apps tied to the ai upscaler and determining the "tvsettings.apk" to potentially be culpable in jailing our upscaler. They also taught me about the dolby vision feature on the shield
@Renate for allowing me to bother her in the AVB thread while I try to learn how to talk to people like her. haha
@Manzing for stepping up and being the hero we needed for the 2017 shield community! They were able to locate the correct pathing for the OTA Firmware as well as provide us the stock 9.1 boot and complete OTA!!
@I_did_it_just_tmrrow For taking the time to verify magisk is able to indeed patch the 2015 version of the Shield HERE and more so they explained the boot images provided on gameworks for the 2015 version have the same hash, therefore a patched boot will work on both the 16gb and 500gb models. Thank you!
AI UPSCALER FIX:
THERE'S SOME TROUBLE WITH THE UPSCALER STILL, THE COMMUNITY IS WORKING TOGETHER IN THE COMMENTS BELOW
Please note that patching the boot with Magisk causes problems like the AI upscaler and Dolby vision being unavailable. You may want to wait for updates unless you have a reason to root with stock but otherwise feel free to join us in troubleshooting!
NOTE THAT THIS METHOD REQUIRES A FIX SO ONE COULD RUN ADB AS ROOT OUTSIDE OF THE SHELL. (adb shell su works, but not adb root outside of shell) Trying to mod this binary. Bare with me
Verified Working on the Shield:
[GUIDE][NO-ROOT] How to install Ubuntu and other Linux Distros on Your Phone or Android TV Box, using Termux
NOTICE: THIS METHOD IS ONLY FOR NON ROOTED DEVICES PROOT-DISTRO GITHUB PAGE Hello Friends! Today I wanted to start a thread that will house prebuilt Linux environments, as well as instructions for building the Linux environments yourself...forum.xda-developers.com
So just dug out my old ShieldTV and updated to the latest 9.1.1 only to regret it right away. Have a ton of spare time lately due to some medical things. Any chance of one for 9.1.1 for the 2015 500gb model? Know it's kinda an oddball system but the ads are just AWFUL even turning them off and AdGuard didn't do much. So I went to look and see if there was root only to see I just updated right past where I needed to be.
However regardless was an interesting read. Thanks for the work already done I know it has helped many. I haven't rooted my phone in years so kinda forgot the old lower firmware is usually easier to exploit.
it is possible to downgrade back to 8.2.3. In my post above Ive linked a tutorial for 2019 STV Pro, maybe it works in the same way for the 2015 model.
Yeah the ads are super annoying, also the fact that the device is less snappy on 9xx OS compared to a very smooth and snappy 8.2.3 os. I dont even plan to update it any time in the future, since everything I use works perfectly on 8.2.3 already.
Hello, I am having some trouble and was wondering if someone could help.
I can't connect via ADB (see pics) - only if WIFI is enabled on shield and my CPU will ADB connect. But that isn't helpful is it?
I have usb debugging enabled and have allowed the security pc fingerprint confirmation popup on the shield when i plug in the usb cable.
I can also run the bootmod and have my shield boot into the flash screen and see my device connected (see pic)
When I try the flash script it says boot loader locked (see pic).
Probably becuase I never got the ADB connection in the first place
I have the latest nvidia shield drivers and it is registering as a connected device when i plug it into windows...
I have tried different usb ports on my PC...
Any ideas???
I can't connect via ADB (see pics) - only if WIFI is enabled on shield and my CPU will ADB connect. But that isn't helpful is it?
I have usb debugging enabled and have allowed the security pc fingerprint confirmation popup on the shield when i plug in the usb cable.
I can also run the bootmod and have my shield boot into the flash screen and see my device connected (see pic)
When I try the flash script it says boot loader locked (see pic).
Probably becuase I never got the ADB connection in the first place
I have the latest nvidia shield drivers and it is registering as a connected device when i plug it into windows...
I have tried different usb ports on my PC...
Any ideas???
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Do I understand correctly, that the only problem to enable AI and Dolby Audio features is making `adb root` from the outside possible?
If thats the case, I will take a look into the binary and check if a simple patch could make it work. Is there a separate thread to discuss the progress, or is it this one here?
Can I get some help I tried updating the drivers like the picture showed but now it's not appearing and it's still saying device offline
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So now I'm having a different problem I'm trying to install a driver I don't know how it got fixed but following the instructions do not match I get to this part picture below
and click on the let me pick from a list and it gives me
I am at a loss of what to do I really want to be able to root my Nvidia Shield
help pleeeeeeeeees
and click on the let me pick from a list and it gives me
I am at a loss of what to do I really want to be able to root my Nvidia Shield
help pleeeeeeeeees
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I think a few of the screenshots on OP are slightly out of order.....
Overall i think your error is you need to manually point to the driver as the pics indicate
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I keep getting an error message about fastboot failing I have redone the steps several times even gone back to stock firmware I manually installed the drivers for fastboot if it would be better I could post a little video of the whole process
Never mind about that last topic now I realize what the problem is the air is not the problem but it is not installing the application
Never mind about that last topic now I realize what the problem is the air is not the problem but it is not installing the application
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In this tutorial https://florisse.nl/shield-tweaks/ it is described quite well how to uninstall unwanted apps etc.
you just need to figure out the name of the app / package you want to uninstall and then use the command:
Code:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.nvidia.xxxxxxxShould you uninstall something you didn't really want to get rid of- its not a problem as you can easily reinstall the app again via adb.
You can try my adb batch code in my previous post, it is quite extensive and removes tons of stuff, even Playstore, Playservices and much more stuff that I personally dont use.
Root Nvidia Shield TV Pro 2019 Version
THIS IS OUTDATED https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/bootmod-root-your-shield-in-1-minute-2015-2017-2019.4524873/ REPLACES THIS IF YOU WANT ANDROID OR USE THIS GUIDE...
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1I came across this thread last night and decided to root my 2019 pro. The process to root it was far easier than I thought. One work around I used with the fastboot Win driver issue was since the machine refused to install the inf files from Nvidia I ended up going into device manager and updated driver manually. I chose the "left me choose" option and selected the pre existing Samsung ADB drivers I had installed last year. I clicked it and after a slight hesitation it worked and my Win box starting talking to the shield. I used the prepatched 9.1.1 img someone had linked to. The shield booted into the OS normally and installed the magisk manager apk and again rebooted. It came up rooted and I was happy. But AI up scaling and Dolby was not. Dolby was greyed out and said bootloader next to it. AI up scaling could be checked but also was nonfunctional and said bootloader. I ended up installing following magisk mods: Magick hide props, safety net fix, audio modification, audio compatibility, built in BusyBox, Hi-Res Audio Enabler, and Dolby Atmos Magic Revision. I also enabled zygisk and set to enforce deny list. In the deny list I checked all of the Nvidia services, and Google Playstore, Google play services, and possibly a couple other Google ones. I rebooted and both worked. The Dolby switch was selectable and it did activate Atmos. I didn't check Vision but dont care about that honestly. Everything is working great. I initially figured that if I couldn't get Dolby back I'd install Viper for the sound but didn't need it and didn't install it. Yes, I still have the orange warning nag screen at the start of the boot process but am confident that can be dealt with also. Someone figured out how to get rid of that in the OnePlus 9 pro section and the rom I'm using (Jaguar) In my phone the dev figured out how to relock the bootloader and retain Magisk root. It's been a long day so I'll look at that tomorrow1
Are you certain that AI Upscaling is working correctly.if so Thanks a million !!!1
You can read this in this topic. Because of the unlocked bootloader. But if you lock it again you lose root. That's why we ask if the solution posted above is fixing it.. Most probably it won't i predict.. -
11Hello Friends~!
We now have a working method to achieve ROOT on STOCK Firmware!
A script has been made that can boot your shield into the bootloader, erase the old boot, flash the new boot, and install your choice of Magisk apk for you. The script is also able to revert you back to the stock boot image if needed.
Takes only a minute or two depending if you already have adb installed, fastboot drivers setup, and bootloader unlocked. (The guide will walk you through this if you are new)
Rooting Your Shield Will Break AI Upscaling and Dolby Vision. You /Cannot/ Lock the bootloader while rooted, you can only Lock the bootloader when you have the stock boot Image installed. This tool simply makes it easier to "Root" and to Revert back to Stock when done, so you can use your AI Enhanced Features again.
HOW TO ROOT:
If you are already running the STOCK firmware version you want to ROOT, Skip to step 2.
You can check your currently installed firmware on the shield by going into Settings, selecting About, then scroll to the bottom.
You will see a section called SHIELD Android TV SW Version, this will show your installed FW
STEP 1:
Select a STOCK firmware from this THREAD, and fully install it.
STEP 2:
Download the BOOT MOD that correlates to your installed STOCK firmware.
If you want to build your own "Boot Mod" the instructions are HERE
9.1.1mods.zip
drive.google.com
9.1mods.zip
drive.google.com
9.0.0mods.zip
drive.google.com
8.2.3mods.zip
drive.google.com
Special Thanks to @Manzing for obtaining the 9.1 and 9.1.1 images for us!
9.1.1mods2017.zip
drive.google.com
9.1mods2017.zip
drive.google.com
9.0.0mods2017.zip
drive.google.com
8.2.3mods2017.zip
drive.google.com
If you want me to add more, let me know.Special thanks to @I_did_it_just_tmrrow for taking the time to download from gameworks, patch with magisk, and install the 2015 version, and verified it works HERE as well as they verified the hashes were the same for the boot.img of the 500gb and 16gb boot.img
9.0.0-2015-MODS.zip
drive.google.com
STEP 3:
Make sure you have usb debugging enabled in settings and your shield is ON.
This adds an additional Minute to setup time
Attach a USB-C cable to your shield and plug it into your PC.
(Use the USB port furthest away from the HDMI Cable)
Go into settings, select device preferences
Select About, then hit the build number 7 times
Back out to device preferences and now select developer options
Then enable USB debugging and Network debugging.
Here's a way to install adb quickly using powershell and chocolatey.
Open powershell as admin and copy and paste these two lines, one line at a time:
Code:Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor 3072; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://community.chocolatey.org/install.ps1')) choco install adb
That's it!
Note the ip address and in a terminal on your computer, connect to this ip address.
Example: adb connect 192.168.0.10:5555
This will prompt the shield to allow for a connection, say yes.
STEP 4:
Run your choice of .bootmod, .deltamodonly, or .magiskmodonly. MORE INFO
Simple 1 min demo:
How to use the new .bootmod script:
After Enabling USB Debugging and Wireless debugging, then adb connecting to your device, run the .bootmod script
If you did everything correctly, your device should be listed, and you may proceed by pressing 1 and enter.
If you forgot to adb connect you may now do so with option 3, just type in your Shield's IP address.
After you select 1 on the main menu, the script will then reboot your device into the bootloader and will wait for you to press a key so the script can run fastboot devices to verify that your device has posted.
Wait to press any key until you see your shield's lights come on and then you hear the window's chime on your computer. (see 0:16 in the video) Then Press 1 if your device is listed like above.
Run option 2 again, in case the script went too fast or you hit a key too quickly.
If your device is still not showing, make sure you have unlocked the bootloader and installed the fastboot drivers for your device.
NOTE THAT UNLOCKING YOUR BOOTLOADER WILL ERASE ALL DATA ON THE DEVICE!
The shield should now be at the bootloader menu, simply select unlock bootloader
Now you can select which boot mod you would prefer. The script will erase the old boot image, flash the new one, reset, then the script will pause for us.
When your shield has fully rebooted and is on the main menu, you can press any key in the terminal and the script will finish the magisk installation for us by installing the apk to the device.
If you accidentally pressed a button too quickly, you can always access the apk menu to adb install the Magisk apk.
FULL RUNDOWN OF V2 CHANGES
Remember that you can always revert back to the Stock Boot Image and Lock your bootloader (again you can only lock it with a Stock boot flashed) to get your AI Upscaler and Dolby Vision working again when you are done with Root.
STEP 5:
Now Opening Magisk will trigger this alert:
Select OK and after the reboot, your Magisk of Choice will be fully installed!
You will now have Root and still be able to use apps and features that you shouldn't be able to. Normally with root (or at least on the Dev Rooted Images) we cannot install Disney +, but as you see, we Sure Can Now~! ;-)
IF YOUR PLAYSTORE IS MISSING APPS, SEE THIS POST. REQUIRES MAGISK DELTASOURCE CODE --- You may repurpose / share this as you see fit.
DELTAMODONLY.BAT
Code:fastboot erase boot fastboot flash boot bootmod2.img fastboot reboot
MAGISKMODONLY.BAT
Code:fastboot erase boot fastboot flash boot bootmod1.img fastboot reboot
BOOTMOD.BAT ---- There is unused code, the :UNLOCK code will be removed later, it didn't work how I would have liked in testing and I forgot to remove it. It isn't harming anything right now so will remove it with the next update.
Code:@echo off title [BOOTMOD] color 0A if "%1" neq "" ( goto %1) :MENU cls echo BOOTMOD -- Version 2 echo ========================================= adb devices echo ========================================= echo 1. Enter Bootloader Menu for Mod Flashing echo 2. Enter APK Menu echo 3. ADB Connect echo 4. Reboot to System echo 5. HELP echo 6. EXIT BOOTMOD echo ========================================= set /p answer= Please Enter your Selection: if %answer%==1 goto BOOTLOADER if %answer%==2 goto APK if %answer%==3 goto ADB if %answer%==4 goto REBOOT if %answer%==5 goto HELP if %answer%==6 goto EXIT :ADB cls set /p answer= Type in SHIELD IP Address: adb connect %answer% goto MENU :APK cls echo =========== echo APK MENU echo =========== echo 1. Magisk by TopJohnWu echo 2. Magisk Delta fork by HuskyDG echo 3. Return to Main Menu echo ================================ set /p answer= Please Enter your Selection: if %answer%==1 goto MAGISKAPK if %answer%==2 goto DELTAAPK if %answer%==3 goto MENU :MAGISKAPK adb install magisk.apk goto MENU :DELTAAPK adb install delta.apk goto MENU :HELP cls echo Adb must be installed on the computer and USB debugging must be enabled on the Shield. echo You will need the Fastboot USB drivers installed on your PC. echo Check the GUIDE on XDA for more help. echo LINK: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/bootmod-root-your-shield-in-1-minute-2015-2017-2019.4524873/ echo ===================================================================================== set /p answer=Press 1 to return to Main Menu: if %answer%==1 goto MENU :UNLOCK cls fastboot oem unlock echo ============================================================== echo Use your shield to select yes. Then press any key to continue echo ============================================================== pause set /p answer=Press 1 to Enter Flash Menu or 2 to return to Main Menu: if %answer%==1 goto FLASH if %answer%==2 goto MENU :BOOTLOADER cls adb reboot bootloader pause cls echo ===================================================== fastboot devices echo ===================================================== echo Is your device listed above? echo ===================================================== set /p answer=Press 1 for yes or 2 for no or 3 for Help: if %answer%==1 goto FLASH if %answer%==2 goto BOOTLOADER if %answer%==3 goto HELP :FLASH cls echo How would you like to flash your boot today? Do you want to include: echo ==================================================================== echo 1. TopJohnWu's Magisk echo 2. HuskyDG's Magisk Delta echo 3. Revert Back To Stock Boot Image echo 4. Reboot Shield to System echo 5. Return to Main Menu echo ==================================== set /p answer=Select a number and press enter: if %answer%==1 goto MAGISK if %answer%==2 goto DELTA if %answer%==3 goto STOCK if %answer%==4 goto REBOOT if %answer%==5 goto MENU :MAGISK cls fastboot erase boot fastboot flash boot bootmod1.img fastboot reboot echo ===================================== echo Wait for your Shield to fully Reboot. echo ===================================== pause adb install magisk.apk goto MENU :DELTA cls fastboot erase boot fastboot flash boot bootmod2.img fastboot reboot echo ===================================== echo Wait for your Shield to fully Reboot. echo ===================================== pause adb install delta.apk goto MENU :STOCK cls fastboot erase boot fastboot flash boot boot.img echo ================================================================================ echo REMEMBER TO LOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER FOR AI UPSCALING AND DOLBY VISION FUNCTIONALITY echo ================================================================================ echo 1. Reboot Shield to the System echo 2. Return to Main Menu echo ========================= set /p answer=Enter your selection: if %answer%==1 goto REBOOT if %answer%==2 goto MENU :REBOOT fastboot reboot goto MENU :EXIT exit /bHere are the sources for the Magisk apk's and their respective projects, used in making the boot mods.
Topjohnwu's Magisk APK Direct Download Link (v25.2):
Github Project Page:
GitHub - topjohnwu/Magisk: The Magic Mask for Android
The Magic Mask for Android. Contribute to...
github.com
HuskyDG's Forked version of Magisk "Delta" Direct Download Link:
Github Project Page:
All original boot images come from NVIDIA's Gameworks:
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR FRIENDS IN THE XDA COMMUNITY <333
Thank you to @topjohnwu for making Magisk
@huskydg For making the forked magisk with magiskhide enabled and other features
@nooted1 for teaching us about the magisk variant "delta" that has magiskhide still configured inside the apk
@ajolly for their efforts in educating us about safetynet modules that can be used within magisk
@louforgiveno for their efforts in reverse engineering apks, determining that it would be better to clear data in the google playstore instead of cache, and providing excellent feedback on pretty much every step of the way.
@abc1054 for testing the ai upscaler and teaching me how to even use the silly thing.
@Zer0_rulz for testing the upscaler and teaching us about link2sd and providing a useful idea for studies, to "freeze apps" as opposed to straight deletion in tests. I will use both methods in the future!
@pinvok3 for their script they made to teach us how to more efficiently locate the apps tied to the ai upscaler and determining the "tvsettings.apk" to potentially be culpable in jailing our upscaler. They also taught me about the dolby vision feature on the shield
@Renate for allowing me to bother her in the AVB thread while I try to learn how to talk to people like her. haha
@Manzing for stepping up and being the hero we needed for the 2017 shield community! They were able to locate the correct pathing for the OTA Firmware as well as provide us the stock 9.1 boot and complete OTA!!
@I_did_it_just_tmrrow For taking the time to verify magisk is able to indeed patch the 2015 version of the Shield HERE and more so they explained the boot images provided on gameworks for the 2015 version have the same hash, therefore a patched boot will work on both the 16gb and 500gb models. Thank you!
AI UPSCALER FIX:
THERE'S SOME TROUBLE WITH THE UPSCALER STILL, THE COMMUNITY IS WORKING TOGETHER IN THE COMMENTS BELOW
Please note that patching the boot with Magisk causes problems like the AI upscaler and Dolby vision being unavailable. You may want to wait for updates unless you have a reason to root with stock but otherwise feel free to join us in troubleshooting!
NOTE THAT THIS METHOD REQUIRES A FIX SO ONE COULD RUN ADB AS ROOT OUTSIDE OF THE SHELL. (adb shell su works, but not adb root outside of shell) Trying to mod this binary. Bare with me
Verified Working on the Shield:
[GUIDE][NO-ROOT] How to install Ubuntu and other Linux Distros on Your Phone or Android TV Box, using Termux
NOTICE: THIS METHOD IS ONLY FOR NON ROOTED...
forum.xda-developers.com
4An update has been released and pushed to all the zip files. (These are just QoL things for the BOOTMOD script.) As usual, the OP's guide has been updated again with the new source code and pictures.
You are now presented with a menu that will show if your device is connected via adb.
In case you forgot to adb connect, option 3 will allow you to type your ip address and connect to the shield.
Option 2 will allow you to install just the magisk apk, this will be useful for updates.
Option 1 pushes the shield into the bootloader menu and verifies it is posting before entering the flash menu, like the original version did before.
"Reboot shield to system" "escapes" have been added to the menu in a couple of places.
A Friendly reminder was added to the stock boot flash, to re-engage bootloader lock for upscaler, and a pause before system reset to do so.
3I wanted to share something I discovered today that I didn't know about before and this deals with TWRP.
Today I rewrote a GUIDE going over how to install Lineage OS on the shield.
I noticed that TWRP when opened will then establish a root shell with the device named RECOVERY
So I adb shell ls and noticed that the contents /are not/ the same as what we see in a regular adb shell or in root exploring apps.In fact, the view we are used to seeing is referred to as "system_root" as listed above. If you were to ls that, you would see your traditional filesystem layout.
So therefore I was not seeing the full picture before... There's files here I pulled that I hadn't read before, I have to sort between the leftover lineage garbage and what not but I will share the native file dump later.
This also makes me wonder if I was trying to flash the "roms" wrong for this device. Maybe a new approach would be to make a modified and preinstalled system_root that could be adb pushed.
Not sure just wanted to share
--edit have to select the MOUNT option in TWRP and then system + vendor to see the full picture, otherwise a lot of empty folders3Okay, I'm grasping straws right now, but my shield just crashed after I have started a movie with Dolby Vision enabled. Can someone confirm if Dolby Vision is grayed out (unavailable) on rooted devices but available on nonrooted ones? After this fix I was able to enable Dolby Vision but my system just died with this log:
It seems like some encrypted communication fails which takes the whole system with it. It makes me more suspicious that the bootloader unlock removes/hides/blocks some DRM keys required for AI/Dolby Audio to work. If we could somehow hook into the bootloader unlocking phase to see what's happening ..3@pinvok3 Gosh WOW just wow! Thank You for your Amazing Share!! I will absolutely follow your advice and I will get that app pulled now to poke around.
Are you rolling 8.2.3 or one of the 9's btw??
Lastly "Or we lost some kind of DRM keys during the boot unlocking phase." Is this something we can obtain with a serial UART or JTAG adapter? I just got mine in and am not afraid to break the shield open here in a few days if there's something that could be obtained and shared there. I am new to all this so I appreciate everyone sharing the things
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