NVIDIA Shield TV 2017 Root with developers image and Magisk, OREO (Shield 7.0.2)

[Michajin]

While I tried to root using TWRP and all the suggested ways i continued to get errors, bootloops, corrupted boot, etc. I downloaded the rooted developers OS Image, then used magisk to patch the boot image. If anyone has any interest in the Boot.img or the developers OS image, let me know i can post links and instructions if needed. This will require the bootloader unlocked (i have read you can unlock with a keyboard, but i never had any luck and used a controller). Please reply with requests if needed.

 

[BigMatza]

Just one question: When you install the NEXT developer image, how will you go about retaining Magisk and your boot.img patch? Don't need a step-by-step-- just in simple terms. Curious.

EDIT: Found my answer: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77162700&postcount=85

 

[laharl_22]

I have a question i dont want create a thread for this so with root its possible to use 2 usb drive ?because for only the one right on the HDMI cable Work

 

[Michajin]

I have a question i dont want create a thread for this so with root its possible to use 2 usb drive ?because for only the one right on the HDMI cable Work

I'm not sure, but i think its possible to use 2 USB drives now if you turn off adb debugging or use a hub.

 

[laharl_22]

I'm not sure, but i think its possible to use 2 USB drives now if you turn off adb debugging or use a hub.

Thanks it work

 

[samjoandco]

This is really good, thanks, so i can use flash this 7.0.2 boot.img on top of the latest "nv-recovery-image-shield-atv-7.1.0-dev_rooted" without any issues?
@Michajin Can you please share your boot.img that is patched with magisk?

 

[Michajin]

This is really good, thanks, so i can use flash this 7.0.2 boot.img on top of the latest "nv-recovery-image-shield-atv-7.1.0-dev_rooted" without any issues?
@Michajin Can you please share your boot.img that is patched with magisk?

What version are you on? I downloaded the full zip, put the unzipped file on a USB from a computer. Then Took the USB to my Shield ran magisk manager 6.0 and installed, selecting patch boot, selecting the file from the USB. Magisk places the patched boot into my download folder where i pulled back onto my computer the fastboot flash boot boot.img (or patched_boot.img whatever the file is called that got patched).

I have the patched 7.1 boot.img right now. I have the full developers files, with drivers and patch all in it for 7.1 with magisk manager if you want i can put it on my Google drive for the whole thing. It is 1.09 Gb for the full files.

 

[Michajin]

This is really good, thanks, so i can use flash this 7.0.2 boot.img on top of the latest "nv-recovery-image-shield-atv-7.1.0-dev_rooted" without any issues?
@Michajin Can you please share your boot.img that is patched with magisk?

Guess i Didn't read very well! Here is the Boot.img for magisk 7.1.

fastboot flash boot boot.img

Use 7-zip to unzip, had to make it a tar to upload here (12mbs)

 

[laharl_22]

How to fix a bootloader who not boot ? I have only bootloader IS unlocked warning screen and NVIDIA logo but no os and unable to boot bootloader or twrp

 

[Michajin]

How to fix a bootloader who not boot ? I have only bootloader IS unlocked warning screen and NVIDIA logo but no os and unable to boot bootloader or twrp

I am assuming you have a nvidia shield 2017

Download the full image from nvidia here
https://developer.nvidia.com/gameworksdownload#?search=SHIELD%20TV%202017%20Developer&tx=$additional,shield

Connect via fastboot (plug in controller press A - B and power on)
From fastboot connect with a computer via A-A usb cable
unzip the file from nvidia into the folder where your fastboot drivers are
run the flash-all.bat file

 

[samjoandco]

Guess i Didn't read very well! Here is the Boot.img for magisk 7.1.

fastboot flash boot boot.img

Use 7-zip to unzip, had to make it a tar to upload here (12mbs)

Thanks Michajin, much appreciated, I will try it on the weekend! :highfive::good:

One question:
I am on the latest 7.1.0 but not on developer image, can i just unlock the bootloader and flash the boot image to get root ?
or i need to installed the developer version (nv-recovery-image-shield-atv-7.1.0-dev_rooted)?
I dont want to install everything again.

 

[Michajin]

Thanks Michajin, much appreciated, I will try it on the weekend! :highfive::good:

One question:
I am on the latest 7.1.0 but not on developer image, can i just unlock the bootloader and flash the boot image to get root ?
or i need to installed the developer version (nv-recovery-image-shield-atv-7.1.0-dev_rooted)?
I dont want to install everything again.

As far as i know Unlocking erases data anyways. You unlock you have to reinstall everything anyways.

 

[gas80]

The boot image works only on developer image? Thanks

 

[Michajin]

The boot image works only on developer image? Thanks

I don't know what the differences are between the dev image and the regular version. I believe the dev version is just pre-rooted. I think it will work, but i have only tested on the dev image. Flash at your own risk.

 

[Azzcri]

Hi there,
I need help. Im looking for a ROM thats flashable with TWRP so i can install it. Previously I had Lineageos installed but it wasnt running smooth enough.
I cant install the rooted recovery file from Nvidia with TWRP.
The reason why im wanting to use TWRP is because i want to use Magisk with the Shield.
Ive allready patched a stock boot image with magisk version 17.1
my current Twrp version is 3.2.1-1
Thank you very much
cheers

[Edit]
I solved the problem by following this post

thanks

 

[gambaaa]

What version are you on? I downloaded the full zip, put the unzipped file on a USB from a computer. Then Took the USB to my Shield ran magisk manager 6.0 and installed, selecting patch boot, selecting the file from the USB. Magisk places the patched boot into my download folder where i pulled back onto my computer the fastboot flash boot boot.img (or patched_boot.img whatever the file is called that got patched).

I have the patched 7.1 boot.img right now. I have the full developers files, with drivers and patch all in it for 7.1 with magisk manager if you want i can put it on my Google drive for the whole thing. It is 1.09 Gb for the full files.

Could you please upload it on google drive. That would be greatly appreciated. :good:

 

[Michajin]

Could you please upload it on google drive. That would be greatly appreciated. :good:

I dont know if it sent, here is a link for the dev image with magisk installed on the boot.img. The original and patched boot.img are in the zip file., along with the magisk app.
Please flash at you own risk, i have the 2017 shield and it worked for me. I ran the flash-all.bat.

Here is a link to the file on my GDrive ( I will be blocking access after the weekend)


Goodluck,
Michajin

 

[gambaaa]

I dont know if it sent, here is a link for the dev image with magisk installed on the boot.img. The original and patched boot.img are in the zip file., along with the magisk app.
Please flash at you own risk, i have the 2017 shield and it worked for me. I ran the flash-all.bat.

Here is a link to the file on my GDrive ( I will be blocking access after the weekend)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=15sJ6YFmwiAZX0mXQk_ANq5Nfvs9E8oJF

Goodluck,
Michajin

Great job! I will try it this week-end. So I just plug my nvidia shield via usb and run the flash-all.bat ? Also, do I need to unlock my bootloader before doing anything. I have stock 8.0 oreo

 

[Michajin]

Great job! I will try it this week-end. So I just plug my nvidia shield via usb and run the flash-all.bat ? Also, do I need to unlock my bootloader before doing anything. I have stock 8.0 oreo

Yes, as far as i know you have to have an unlocked bootloader. You plug in your Sheild VIA a-a USB, you might have to install the sheild drivers. Press AB on your controller and power on. That will get you into fastboot. You have to run the unlock bootloader command WARNING this will wipe your DATA. All the drivers you need will be on this page available to download https://developer.nvidia.com/shield-open-source and for instructions on how-to goto here http://nv-tegra.nvidia.com/gitweb/?...;f=README_NEW_SHIELD;hb=rel-24-uda-r1-partner (the instructions tell how to do flash each file, i found it faster to do the flash-all.bat, but be patient, i think it takes about 30 minutes)

 

[gambaaa]

Yes, as far as i know you have to have an unlocked bootloader. You plug in your Sheild VIA a-a USB, you might have to install the sheild drivers. Press AB on your controller and power on. That will get you into fastboot. You have to run the unlock bootloader command WARNING this will wipe your DATA. All the drivers you need will be on this page available to download https://developer.nvidia.com/shield-open-source and for instructions on how-to goto here http://nv-tegra.nvidia.com/gitweb/?...;f=README_NEW_SHIELD;hb=rel-24-uda-r1-partner (the instructions tell how to do flash each file, i found it faster to do the flash-all.bat, but be patient, i think it takes about 30 minutes)

Wonderful! Thanks for the explanation!