This afternoon Nvidia and the Shield Tablet made headlines after confirming the existence of a problem that could cause serious harm to users. As if it were a strategic decision, just today the North American company has also announced that the update to the latest version of Google's operating system, Android Lollipop 5.1.1, was available and has already started shipping. We tell you all the news and corrections included in this version of the software that many will have to enjoy in a new unit of Shield Tablet.
Nvidia has surprised us with a request to users who have the Shield Tablet model Y01 so that they request a replacement of their equipment. The reason is that have discovered a battery defect whereby the device can catch fire with the risk of it spreading through the house or the place where it is at that moment, as well as possible burns. To compensate for this news, they have also announced that it is ready Android Lollipop 5.1.1 that comes from the hand of the firmware update 3.1.
One of the most remarkable aspects of the Nvidia Shield Tablet since its launch has undoubtedly been the speed with which it has received the different updates to the operating system. The firm based in Santa Clara was clear from the beginning that it wanted a team to lead in this section and the truth is that they have handled it quite well. So much so that Android 5.1.1 Lollipop has perhaps been the version that has taken the longest to arrive, and we are talking about an update that few tablet models have yet received.
News and changes
In addition to bug fixes and what's new in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, the firmware version 3.1 tackles other issues unique to the Nvidia Shield Tablet. The update includes a solution to the existing audio problem, the annoying sound that some users heard when loading according to which games has also been eliminated, as well as the already usual performance and stability improvements of the system. The update has a size of 767 MB, so it is advisable to be connected to a WiFi network, in the same way that it is advisable to have the device charged above 50% to avoid that the process remains half-way. As usual, the update will arrive in a phased manner, andWithin a few days all users should receive the notification to start the download via OTA.
Vía: Phonearena