[GUIDE] How to flash recovery image Nvidia Shield TV using FASTBOOT hardware method

[Neo3D]

All of the instructions I found for doing this weren't exactly clear, so I'm writing this out in a way that even dummies like me can understand. So, my Nvidia Shield TV got soft bricked when I tried to update my TWRP to this version.

First, you have two options for the cables:

• This: http://www.monoprice.com/Product?p_id=9724
• and this: http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=5443
• Plug them into each other so they're just 1 cable now.
• The second option is to use a USB to micro USB data/charging cable, like the one that it came with.

Here are the steps, read it completely through 1 time before doing anything. I find that makes things easier to understand when you're ready to actually do it.

1. Install FASTBOOT DRIVERS: https://developer.nvidia.com/gameworksdownload#?search=SHIELD Family Windows USB
   
2. Install Minimal FASTBOOT & ADB: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
   
3. Download OS Image: https://developer.nvidia.com/gameworksdownload
   
4. Extract the OS Image to your desktop.
   
5. Go to the installation folder for Minimal FASTBOOT & ADB and copy its contents into the OS Image folder you just created.
   
6. Open a Windows command prompt in this folder.
   
7. Make sure power cable & USB OTG cable on NSATV are UNPLUGGED.
   
8. Make sure HDMI cable is PLUGGED IN.
   
9. Plug the standard USB end of the USB OTG cable pair into a PC.
   
10. *** DO THE STEPS BELOW IN THE EXACT ORDER ***
    
11. Plug in USB OTG end of the USB OTG cable pair into NSATV.
    
12. Plug in the power cable. The next step follows quick.
    
13. Quickly touch and hold the power button until the FASTBOOT screen appears on your TV, then release.
    
14. Now, go back to your PC.
    
15. In the Windows command prompt, type: fastboot devices
    
16. Make sure the fastboot device appears.
    
17. If you see your fastboot device, then you can follow the instructions in the HowTo-Flash-Recovery-Image.txt file.
    

I hope this helps. If there's any part that's confusing, let me know and I'll edit it.

 

[et5843]

Yeah, you guys are awsome, it worked!!!!!
Thanks so much for all your help and advice :good:

 

[gffmac]

You could also just use the charge cable that you get for your controllers rather than buying the extra cables, it works fine.

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[Neo3D]

You could also just use the charge cable that you get for your controllers rather than buying the extra cables, it works fine.

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It doesn't need an OTG cable?

 

[gffmac]

Nope, using the supplied cable just connect the micro usb end to shield other to PC and bobs your uncle ?

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[beefy143]

any idea if this will work for my shield 16GB? since i was updating it to 3.0 this morning and the electric went now all it does it boot right to TWRP recovery. also i still have access to fastboot.

 

[Neo3D]

any idea if this will work for my shield 16GB? since i was updating it to 3.0 this morning and the electric went now all it does it boot right to TWRP recovery. also i still have access to fastboot.

It should?

 

[beefy143]

tried and no it does not just left at the nvidia boot creen with the odd black screen reboot back to the nvidia symbol any ideas as to what i can do to fix my shield?

 

[Neo3D]

tried and no it does not just left at the nvidia boot creen with the odd black screen reboot back to the nvidia symbol any ideas as to what i can do to fix my shield?

Follow the instructions EXACTLY. I have the 16Gb model and mine was doing the same thing as yours.

 

[HeXDeMoN]

Just to repeat what others said the back of the shield TV has a microusb port so you don't need a otg cable just use any standard microusb cable you have laying around plug small end into shield TV and big end to laptop/computer

 

[JoCamel]

Hi!
I tried but failed. The issue is, that it reboots directly after showing the recovery menu.
Only see it 2 seconds, then reboot. No reaction on menu choices...
I guess it happened when I tried to copy the SD card to another one.

 

[Neo3D]

You should be using fast boot to do this. Plus, there's no SD card in the instructions. Not sure what you are trying to do.

 

[gffmac]

Hi!
I tried but failed. The issue is, that it reboots directly after showing the recovery menu.
Only see it 2 seconds, then reboot. No reaction on menu choices...
I guess it happened when I tried to copy the SD card to another one.

Try again without an sd card attached maybe. Also try 'fastboot boot recovery.img' instead of flashing it.

 

[fredphoesh]

[*]In the Windows command prompt, type: fastboot devices
[*]Make sure the fastboot device appears.
[*]If you see your fastboot device, then you can follow the instructions

Hi
All fine up to that point... Fastboot Devices... nothing shows up!
? anyone?
My box is stock, I have not messed with it at all.

 

[Pizzo78]

if i not enable debug? how to do?

 

[Neo3D]

Hi
All fine up to that point... Fastboot Devices... nothing shows up!
? anyone?
My box is stock, I have not messed with it at all.

Could be a driver issue? Make sure the drivers are properly installed and working? Try rebooting?

 

[jeffery225]

Will these steps work with the 2017 16GB version? Cause I want to have full Android on the Shield but the processes I've seen are pretty confusing.

 

[jeffery225]

I want to try this, will this work with the new 5.2 update?

 

[LionC]

Jabadabaduu!! It solved my problem

Hey Neo

First of all, your guide saved my day! - Thanx!

I know this must be a strange question, but is the person on your XDA profile picture, and the one that has written the article really the same person ?

 

[RoverChr0me]

All of the instructions I found for doing this weren't exactly clear, so I'm writing this out in a way that even dummies like me can understand. So, my Nvidia Shield TV got soft bricked when I tried to update my TWRP to this version.

First, you have two options for the cables:

• This: http://www.monoprice.com/Product?p_id=9724
• and this: http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=5443
• Plug them into each other so they're just 1 cable now.
• The second option is to use a USB to micro USB data/charging cable, like the one that it came with.

Here are the steps, read it completely through 1 time before doing anything. I find that makes things easier to understand when you're ready to actually do it.

1. Install FASTBOOT DRIVERS: https://developer.nvidia.com/gameworksdownload#?search=SHIELD Family Windows USB
   
2. Install Minimal FASTBOOT & ADB: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
   
3. Download OS Image: https://developer.nvidia.com/gameworksdownload
   
4. Extract the OS Image to your desktop.
   
5. Go to the installation folder for Minimal FASTBOOT & ADB and copy its contents into the OS Image folder you just created.
   
6. Open a Windows command prompt in this folder.
   
7. Make sure power cable & USB OTG cable on NSATV are UNPLUGGED.
   
8. Make sure HDMI cable is PLUGGED IN.
   
9. Plug the standard USB end of the USB OTG cable pair into a PC.
   
10. *** DO THE STEPS BELOW IN THE EXACT ORDER ***
    
11. Plug in USB OTG end of the USB OTG cable pair into NSATV.
    
12. Plug in the power cable. The next step follows quick.
    
13. Quickly touch and hold the power button until the FASTBOOT screen appears on your TV, then release.
    
14. Now, go back to your PC.
    
15. In the Windows command prompt, type: fastboot devices
    
16. Make sure the fastboot device appears.
    
17. If you see your fastboot device, then you can follow the instructions in the HowTo-Flash-Recovery-Image.txt file.
    

I hope this helps. If there's any part that's confusing, let me know and I'll edit it.

Awesome, works like a charm