NVIDIA Shield TV (2019, tube): compatibility and install
Compatible Android TV Android TV 9 → 11
Same chip as the Pro with half the RAM; still smooth with a lightweight launcher.
Recommended build
Full build
Install methods
- Sideload from USB or file manager
- ADB install over the network
Model notes
- 2 GB RAM: the tube model is noticeably tighter than the Pro when several streaming apps stay resident.
Minimum Android
API 28 · Android TV 9 → 11
Device compatibility
Every Android TV platform and box we can give accurate guidance for: which build to install, how to install it, and what breaks on that model.
All devices