If you happen to own the LTE variant of NVIDIA's Shield Tablet, your Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update is on its way — at least if you call the U.S. home. Following the update's arrival for the Wi-Fi-only versions of the tablet, NVIDIA has confirmed that the update is now rolling out to the LTE-enabled model in the U.S.
Here's a breakdown of what's new in this update, from NVIDIA:
- Supports the new Vulkan™ API for high-efficiency access to SHIELD's graphics hardware
- Adds Android 6.0.1 changes
- Repositioned Navigation Buttons in Landscape mode & Updated Emojis
- Double Tap Power Button to launch SHIELD Camera app
- Do Not Disturb Until Next Alarm
- Support for Android Doze mode & additional power optimizations
- Adds USB MIDI support
- Adds memory compression enhancement
- Improved Wi-Fi connectivity when waking from sleep
- Fixed Compass functionality
- Fixed Gamepad Mapper issues
- Fixed issues with moving apps to SD card
- Fixed Doom 3 HDMI output issue
- Repositioned Lasso Capture icons in landscape mode
- Update to Android 6.0 Security Patch Level March 1, 2016
- Overall stability and security enhancements
As the update just began rolling out, it may take some time to land for everyone. Still, if you haven't yet been prompted, you can go ahead and check for the update manually through your tablet's Settings menu.
Have you had a chance to try the Marshmallow update on your NVIDIA Shield Tablet LTE yet? Let us know what you think in the comments, and chime in on our forums as well!
Thanks to Chris and Manuel for the tips!
Reader comments
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow now rolling out to NVIDIA Shield Tablet LTE in the U.S.
I had sent this news in yesterday, I got the prompt first thing in the morning on Monday.
The update is fine so far, no issues. One thing that'll take some getting used to is that in landscape mode the on screen buttons have moved to the same arrangment on the pixel, back and home in the left corner and the multi tasking button in the right corner. In the long term I like that better but having used android tablets since the original Nexus 7 it's going to take a bit of brain training.
Otherwise, yea it's Marshmallow. I have it sitting idle at home right now so I'll be interested to see what difference doze makes to it. I'm hoping for good things. I love it on my 6P but I think that it's an even bigger deal on a tablet that sits around a good chunk of the time.
I just peed a little bit
To late already hacked mine for the international LTE version awhile ago hate waiting for AT&T to come from on high and say my tablet can get an upgrade.
Maybe the AT&T approved version has better LTE.... Lol
Day late, dollar short....
Anyone figure out how to edit the apps in the new quick menu when the stylus is pulled out? I can't seem to find the option anywhere.
I wish I would have bought the LTE version, this is the fastest Android device I have ever used, and I test apps for a living. Since Doze was enabled a few months ago it holds a charge like a boss, that used to be it's only downfall
Why is this news now on sites? I have the 32gb US LTE model and I got this update nearly 2 weeks ago... and I live in Canada! lol. This news is a lil late :P
Love this update, fixed everything wrong with it, hdmi tv out works properly now while staying horizontal, game controller stayed paired for...a while now lol. Games run a lot smoother. And I really like the button placement, sucks for pens, but great for thumbs.
It just rolled out in the US that's why.
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