At first a little background story:

I bought the Tablet 3 Month ago. I have got the Update to Android 6.0 in January and unfortunately, I
applied it.

So If you don't want to apply a custom rom do not update to 6.0, because 5.1.1 is much better.

I am not responsible if anything goes wrong.

Ok, so let's get started:

At first you must install Minimal ADB and Fastboot on your PC/Laptop/Mac.

Windows: https://forum.xda-developers.com/sho....php?t=2588979

Linux/Mac: http://rootmygalaxy.net/install-adb-...-mac-or-linux/

Here is the link for all OSs: http://lifehacker.com/the-easiest-wa...-to-1586992378

Before you can Root or flash a Custom Rom you must flash the recovery:

You will need:

 Nvidia Family Drivers(Extract it in a folder of your choice):

http://nvidiashieldzone.com/files/sh...milydriver.zip
 As many of you are experiencing problems with my previously mentioned TWRP 2.8.7.3 version I
am replacing the link with the official TWRP Shield Tablet Download Site. Just take the newest
stable version: https://dl.twrp.me/shieldtablet/ (Put the file into the ADB+Fastboot Folder)
 TWRP 2.8.7.3 Recovery(Put the file into the ADB+Fastboot Folder): Download URL:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087009777

Developer Post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/shie...overy-t3257172

Install the Drivers

Connect your Tablet to your PC

Windows:

Open your Device Manager

If there Is a device with a yellow ! klick on it and update the Drivers Manually(select the Folder where
you extracted the Family Divers)

Flash Recovery

1. Open Minimal ADB and Fastboot

2. Type in

Code:
adb devices

if you get a long term of numbers and letters your drivers are correctly installed, If this command does
not bring up a device, check your cable connection and/or update your drivers again.

3. Now you must enable developer options on your SHIELD Tablet K1

3.1. 3.1 Go to your Setting, scroll all the way down and choose Info(or similar)
3.2. 3.2 Tap seven times on the Build Number
3.3. 3.3 Now go back and now there is a new menu point Developer Options
3.4. 3.4 Open them and Enable USB Debugging
4. Now type

Code: adb reboot bootloader

5. Before you can do anything you must unlock the Bootloader

5.1. Type in Code: fastboot oem unlock
5.2. Follow the Instructions on the Terminal(On your tablet: press the volume down button and
then the power button)
6. Now you are ready to flash the recovery
6.1. type in Code: fastboot flash recovery twrp-x.x.x-x-shieldtablet.img
6.2. Wait until it is finished then navigate with the volume buttons through the Menu on your
Tablet and choose the option recovery mod with you power button
7. You are now in a custom Recovery on this point you must decide what you want to do:
 Do you only want to root your Device
 Or do you want to install a custom rom

Custom Rom

If you want to be on the safe side you should consider wiping the /data partition (Troubleshoot section
at the end of the Post)

1. You can access your tablet from your PC

2. Now move your Custom rom to your internal or SD Card Storage
2.1. Download your custom rom of your choice.
2.1.1.Cyanogenmod 12.1 (Android 5.1.1) and BlissPop v4.0.3
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=150249
2.1.2.Cyanogenmod 13.0 (Android 6.0) https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files...&sort_dir=DESC
2.1.3.Nvidia Shield Tablet Resurrection ROM (Android 6.x)
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files...&sort_dir=DESC
2.1.4.BlissPop
2.2. Download Google Apps (Gapps) (ARM Device)
2.2.1.Android 5.1 http://opengapps.org/?api=5.1&variant=stock
2.2.2.Android 6.0 http://opengapps.org/?api=6.0&variant=nano
2.3. Download Nvidia Apps (You still need to install Nvidia Shield HUB from the Play
Store)http://forum.xda-developers.com/shie...od-12-t3070116
3. In TWRP click on Backup and Swipe to Back Up
 3.1. Now go to Wipe. For a dirty flash you will only need to wipe the Dalvik and Cache for a full wipe
select Dalvik, System, Data, Cache
4. After it has finished Click on Install and choose the .zip of your Custom Rom
4.1. To install the Google Apps click on Add More Zips and select the GApps zip
4.2. And again click on Add More Zips and select nvsystemservices.zip
4.3. now you can Swipe to Confirm Flash

Root

Download the Latest Stabel SuperSU file: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu-stable and copy it to the
internal or SD Card Storage

For Android 7.0 (Nougat) the SuperSU r4 2.78 version is confirmed working.

1. Open Minimal ADB and Fastboot

2. Type in

Code:

adb reboot recovery

to enter the recovery mode

3. In TWRP click on Backup and Swipe to Back Up

4. After it has finished Click on Install and choose the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.65-20151226141550.zip (or
similar) and Swipe to Confirm Flash

5. Restart you Tablet and now a new App SuperSU is Installed

Xposed Framework

Download the Xposed Framework Zip file, take the newest version:

(The Shield Quad Core has a 32 bit arm architecture, so you need the framework for arm)

SDK21 for Android 5.0: http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk21/arm/

SDK22 for Android 5.1: http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk22/arm/

SDK23 for Android 6.0: http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk23/arm/

and the apk: https://forum.xda-developers.com/att...8&d=1477916609

and move them to you Tablet.

Developer Thread (for the uninstaller): https://forum.xda-developers.com/sho....php?t=3034811

Go to Recovery with Root

1. Now that you have root you don't need you PC anymore. Go to the Play store and download Quick
Boot
2. Open Quick Boot and klick on Recovery

3. Allow Root rights and the Tablet should boot into recovery

Go to Recovery without Root

1. Shut down your Tablet

2. Press and hold the Vol down button and the Power button until the Bootloader screen appears

3. Navigate with the volume buttons through the Menu on your Tablet and choose the option recovery
mod with you power button

Install Xposed Framework

1. In the TWRP Recovery (Optionally you can make a Backup) select Install and choose the xposed-v80-
sdk22-arm.zip file

2. When you get an Error let me know

3. Now Restart you Tablet and install the .apk file normally

4. In the App Press Framework and now there should be a green writing saying: Xposed Framework
version 80 is active

5. Here is a list of very useful programs for the Xposed Framework: http://forum.xda-
developers.com/andr...droid-t3103027

Please Leave a post if you are getting errors or something isn't clearly explained! And if I could help you,
consider giving me a Thanks

Troubleshoot

If you are stuck in a Bootloop:

Without data loss(e.g. when you installed Xposed framework zip and its stuck in a bootloop)

1. flash the stock rom boot image BUT ONLY IF YOU DONT USE A CUSTOM ROM (it will probably loose
root). go to https://developer.nvidia.com/gamewor...itional,shield and download the latest NVIDIA
SHIELD Tablet K1 Recovery OS Image

2. Unpack the zip file and flash it to your Tablet

Code:

fastboot flash boot boot.img

If something went wrong while flashing a custom rom (after that you will need to flash the custom/stock
rom again)
wipe the /data partition. It could be encrypted from the previous rom. Be aware that you need to
reinstall the rom, therefore loose all your data. Troubleshot guide by agentbob123

-Toby

Credits:

@xsquid mac support

@agentbob123 suggestion to mention to wipe the /data partition as a solution for being stuck in a
bootloop

@champs777 suggested the newest TWRP

@grävling mentioned importance of waiting until the recovery flash is finished

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Toby9

Hello Guys,

At first a litte background story:

I bought the Tablet 3 Month ago. I have got the Update to Android 6.0 in January and unfortunately i
applied it.

So If you don't want to apply a custom rom do not update to 6.0, because 5.1.1 is much better.

Ok, so let's get started:

I am not responsible if anything goes wrong.

At first you must install Minimal ADB and Fastboot on your PC/Laptop/Mac.

Here is the link for all OSs: http://lifehacker.com/the-easiest-wa...-to-1586992378

Before you can Root or flash a Custom Rom you must flash the recovery:

You will need:

-Nvidia Family Drivers(Extract it in a folder of you choice):

http://nvidiashieldzone.com/files/sh...milydriver.zip

-TWRP 2.8.7.3 Recovery(Put the file into the ADB+Fastboot Folder):

Download URL: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087009777

Developer Post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/shie...overy-t3257172

Install the Drivers

Connect your Tablet to your PC

Windows:

Open your Device Manager

If there Is a device with a yellow ! klick on it and update the Drivers Manually(select the Folder where
you extracted the Family Divers)

Linux:

You dont need any drivers

(For every fastboot command in ADB+Fastboot you will need a sudo in front of it...)

Mac:

2016/02/16 Please leave a post if you how to do this

1. Open Minimal ADB and Fastboot

2. Type in

Code:

adb devices

if you get a long term of numbers and letters your drivers are correctly installen, If this command does
not bring up a device, check your cable connection and/or update your drivers again.

3. Now you must enable developer options on your SHIELD Tablet K1

3.1 Go to your Setting, scroll all the way down and choose Info(or similar)

3.2 Tap seven times on the Build Number

3.3 Now go back and now there is a new menu point Developer Options

3.4 Open them and Enable USB Debugging

4. Now type

Code:

adb reboot bootloader

5. Before you can do anyting you must unlock the Bootloader

5.1 Type in

Code:

fastboot oem unlock

5.2 Follow the Instructions on the Terminal(On your tablet: press the volume down button and then the
power button)

6. No you are ready to flash the recovery

6.1 Type in

Code:

fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.7.3-shieldtablet.img

6.2 Wait until it is finished then move with the volume buttons through the Menu on your Tablet an
choose the option recovery mod with you power button

7. You are now in a custom Recovery on this point you must decide what you want to do:

-Do you only want to root your Device

-Or do you want to install a cutom rom

Custom Rom

1. You can access your tablet on your pc

2. Now move your Custom rom to your internal or SD Card Storage

2.1 Download your custom rom of your choice. I decided to use Cyanogenmod 12.1 (Android 5.1.1)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/shie...te-na-t3055043

2.2 Download Google Apps (Gapps) (ARM Device) http://opengapps.org/?api=5.1&variant=stock

2.3 Download Nvidia Apps (You still need to install Nvidia Shield HUB from the Play
Store)http://forum.xda-developers.com/shie...od-12-t3070116

3. In TWRP click on Backup and Swipe to Back Up

4. After it has finished Click on Install and choose the .zip of your Custom Rom

4.1 To install the Google Apps click on Add More Zips an select the GApps zip

4.2 And again click on Add More Zips and select nvsystemservices.zip

4.3 now you can Swipe to Confirm Flash

Root

Download the Latest Stabel SuperSU file: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu-stable and copy it to the
internal or SD Card Storage

1. Open Minimal ADB and Fastboot

2. Type in

Code:

adb reboot recovery

to enter the recovery mode

3. In TWRP click on Backup and Swipe to Back Up

4. After it has finished Click on Install and choose the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.65-20151226141550.zip (or
similar) and Swipe to Confirm Flash

5. Restart you Tablet and now a new App SuperSU is Installen

Please Leave a post if you are getting errors or someting isn't clearly explaned!

-Toby

My tablet just keeps rebooting to the lock screen whenever I try to go to recovery mode... Somehow
twrp doesn't stick... It did when I was on Lollipop. I have already tried to flash the recovery, do a full
reboot before trying to get in twrp but without success.

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On mac

You dont need any drivers

(For every fastboot command in ADB+Fastboot you will need a ./ in front of it...)

example being ./fastboot oem unlock

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Quote:

Originally Posted by xsquid

On mac

You dont need any drivers

(For every fastboot command in ADB+Fastboot you will need a ./ in front of it...)

example being ./fastboot oem unlock

Thank you I added this in guide

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nielsscholte

My tablet just keeps rebooting to the lock screen whenever I try to go to recovery mode... Somehow
twrp doesn't stick... It did when I was on Lollipop. I have already tried to flash the recovery, do a full
reboot before trying to get in twrp but without success.
Try other TWRP versions like 2.8.7.0 or 2.8.7.1 i think the 3.0.0.0 is for Andoid 6.0 devices so if you are
currently in the newest version of the Android OS try this one out

The 3.0 versionof TWRP was unstabel on my device so you should flash it wipe the storage and flash one
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Quote:

Originally Posted by nielsscholte

My tablet just keeps rebooting to the lock screen whenever I try to go to recovery mode... Somehow
twrp doesn't stick... It did when I was on Lollipop. I have already tried to flash the recovery, do a full
reboot before trying to get in twrp but without success.

3.0.0.0 wasn't out yet when I did mine but it was doing the same thing and this worked perfectly:

Quote:

Originally Posted by fards

Try deleting recoveryonboot.p in /system

Credit to fards.

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3.0.0.0 wasn't out yet when I did mine but it was doing the same thing and this worked perfectly:

Credit to fards.

How can I remove this file without root ?

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How can I remove this file without root ?

Try your normal command line for flashing recovery except change flash to boot. It doesn't flash it, just
boots to it.

In other words, if you are using:

1. Fastboot Flash recovery recoveryname.img

Do instead:

2. Fastboot boot recovery recoveryname.img

While in recovery (make sure the supersu zip is on the sd card or wherever you normally flash files from
first) flash supersu. You should now be rooted but without a recovery.

Go then to delete the file and then reboot, flash the recovery as normal (#1), reboot and then it should
be good to go. It was for me.

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rooted device no need to unlock bootloader it will unlock for ittself

just go to playstore and dowload twrp manager

choose the name of your device

and choose one of the two versions available

for shield tablet the version 3.0.0.0 doesnt work well it spilts the screen but wthe other version Works
great

the link is twrpmanager on play.google

this way you dont need to connect your tablet to your pc

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Great work!

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Thank you for the awesome guide. Besides deleting the TegraOTA apk, is there any other app/service
that I should disable to prevent OTA updates?

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