Marshmallow update for Nvidia SHIELD Tablet is starts rolling out. The update brings lots of new features including Vulkan API support. The Marshmallow update for Nvidia Shield tablet is rolling out via OTA (over-the-air), once the update is ready for download and install the users will receive the notification pop up. Nvidia already rolled out Marshmallow update for Shield Tablet K1, and now the original Shield Tablet gets the Marshmallow update. Already many users received the Android 6.0 marshmallow update for Nvidia Shield Tablet. You can also check manually for the update by going to Settings -> About Phone -> System updates -> Check for update. So check for OTA to Update Nvidia Shield Tablet to Marshmallow manually.

The new Marshmallow update filled with features like Now on Tap, Doze Mode, New App Permissions and more. The Marshmallow update for Nvidia Shield also brings device only changes that includes Vulkan API support for better gaming experience, adds USB MIDI Support, adds memory compression, and fix many issues. The Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for Nvidia Shield tablet available via OTA (over-the-air) and you soon receive the OTA. The update may wipe SD Card data, so it is advisable to take a backup before you Update Nvidia Shield tablet to Marshmallow. You can check the full list of features and changelogs from below.

Nvidia Shield Tablet Marshmallow Update New Features:

• 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 Emoji
• 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

Note:

Ensure you at least 2GB of free space on your device and battery level should be 75% before you Update Nvidia Shield Tablet to Marshmallow. It is suggested to take backup of your device and do a factory reset after installing if you faced any forced closed error.

How to Manually Check for Update on Nvidia Shield Tablet:

• The update will spread step by step in phase wise manner. There is no particular date when you get the update. To check Marshmallow update for Nvidia Shield tablet manually head over to the tablet Settings and check for update.
• The Marshmallow OTA file for Nvidia Shield Tablet is not available for now, but we will provide it soon so you can Update Nvidia Shield Tablet to Marshmallow manually.