All emulators stoped working correctly? - Shield Q&A

I have n64, GBA, SNES, paid for emulators.
One day I start up one of my emulators and it just crashes every time it trys to load a game. I try other games, same problem, I try other emulators, same problem. After using these rom files for months, I try reloading my roms, no effect. I tried moving the roms back and forth from internal storage to sd storage, no effect. I've tried removing the sd card, no effect. I try downloaded new roms from alternate sources, which did get me one snes game to work right, but that's it.
I have only a couple ideas that might be cause the problem, but don't know where to start trouble shooting.
1. there was an update around the time of the problem(i think)
2. I started using a micro sd card. (maybe something to do with emulated storage causing a problem?)
I am unsure what to do at this point. Please advise.

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OBB files to external sd

Hi all,
I am running out of storage on my note and was wondering if there was a way of saving my games obb files to the memory card and still being able to play the games?. I know I could do the switch hack to swap the memory over but don't fancy doing that.
any ideas?
Hmm ,
Make a Folder Directory in External SD Card, Similar to the Internal SD Card.
And Try this,
It worked for me some time ago,
You can have a try too...
P.S : Make a Backup before you took any step....
Because once you lost your obb , game is lost ... as well this may affect your Game Progress
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Just search for directory bind i n the forums, easy to use, been using it since i ngot my not note and iot has allowed me to store countless app data o my sd
fallensoldier said:
Just search for directory bind i n the forums, easy to use, been using it since i ngot my not note and iot has allowed me to store countless app data o my sd
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You will need root to use the app.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410262
Better use FolderMount instead of DirectoryBind, easier to use and is still supported, so it also works with Android 4.2.2.
Kamairo said:
Better use FolderMount instead of DirectoryBind, easier to use and is still supported, so it also works with Android 4.2.2.
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I tried to use FolderMount and it moved the obb files ok but then when I went to play the games (Modern Combat 4 and GTA Vice City) they no longer work. With MC4 it's starts to load like normal then just jumps back to my homescreen, with GTA it says each time additional files successfully downloaded but then freezes the Note.
Any ideas??
Well I give up!.
I have tried to use both programs to get my games saved to ext SD but I must be doing something wrong cuz I can't get either to work right.
Why o why did Samsung feel the need to stop you saving games to external SD???.
I only swapped from my Tab 8.9 cuz I was always filling the 16GB memory, I thought buying a tablet that could take an SD card would solve my problems.
Oh well never mind, thanks for all the suggestions....
hi, if i move dungeon hunter 4 obb file to external sd card temporarily to free up some space for internal memory, after that i put the obb file back to internal memory, will the game still have have the saved game progress?
ray_J13 said:
hi, if i move dungeon hunter 4 obb file to external sd card temporarily to free up some space for internal memory, after that i put the obb file back to internal memory, will the game still have have the saved game progress?
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of course you can, I've often done that for a few games which has quite large obb or data, gameloft, glu, or ea games, when I want to play the game, just return the obb or the data back to the original folder, then the games ready to be played back with no loss game progress, and the good again, the device does not need diroot

[Q] Moving Apps to Ext SD

I wanted to dig this issue back up. So let me explain why...
I have searched and searched and tried everything! I'm going blind reading all the threads
I'm using a GT-P3113 (really love this tab). Runnin Stock 4.2.2 and rooted with 32GB SD.
Here's the issue...
DBlind is no longer working and no longer supported. (UGH!!)
Apps2SD does nothing...zero!
SetInstallLocation is great but for games made by Gameloft (as an example), when starting the game it rebuilds the 1.5GB+ file to the device storage. So the 42MB file is pointless to move to Ext SD.
Link2SD...same as above ^
FolderMount completely ruined my OS three times and had to wipe and reinstall the OS. So this is a 100% no-go.
This seems like a GREAT option ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672507&page=33 ) but I can't stop the Tab from going into storage mode when connected to the PC. There's no "Charge Only" option, so this method, I just can't get to work. It looks like it IS working...but after setting it....na da.
I can go on and on thread after thread, but for 4.2.2 it seems there is no way to move these large apps (and data - games or not) to Ext SD.
Now I like my stock roms, and I know CM10 (and others) will fix this, but is there nothing for Stock Rooted ROMS? The whole 8GB is just so dumb when you can only use 4GB of it. I know why the OEM's do this...I get it. Doesn't make it any less dumb. I'm ready to just sell it and go to a Tab 3.
Has anyone yet found a way to successfully move whole apps and data to Ext SD? Paid apps are not a problem if any dev was to revisit this. But so far, nothing is working.

[Q] eken gc10x root/rom sdcard

I have an eken gc10x. Need root for SD card access. Can someone help me I've had two returns to the store don't wanna make it number 3.
What are you trying to do with the sdcard? There are no roms for this tablet at all. It is rooted by default and you can swap the internal and external cards for the purposes of installing games requiring large obb files but not for actual sdcard installation. I'm working on some modding with this device but I don't know the first thing about creating my own roms. I'm very knowledgeable about Linux and I've flashed a million devices so hopefully I can figure it out.
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keith.valdez said:
What are you trying to do with the sdcard? There are no roms for this tablet at all. It is rooted by default and you can swap the internal and external cards for the purposes of installing games requiring large obb files but not for actual sdcard installation. I'm working on some modding with this device but I don't know the first thing about creating my own roms. I'm very knowledgeable about Linux and I've flashed a million devices so hopefully I can figure it out.
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I'd be interested in this as well. I went and bought three of them for my kids around Christmas and they have been great for them...minus some odd issues. One being sound. They love Bloons TD and they can't hear the bloon pop but can hear music. Weird. Eken support was no good. I too know my way around Linux, have flashed dozens of custom ROMs and such. So...I'd love to help if I can. First thing I have been doing is looking around to see if this thing is generic enough to run another AllWinner ROM or not. BTW - I find the easiest way to get into recovery on this thing is to use Goomanager and have it boot it for you.
Let me know what I can do.
Is there a tutorial for swapping the internal and external cards for the purposes of installing games requiring large obb files?
micro sd card for my eken GC10x
I think I'm having a similar problem with my micro sd card. If I download something from the internet or a document that I create on the tablet nothing I do on the tablet will allow me to save it to my micro sd card. I can only save and download to the tablet itself and then through the file manager I can then copy stuff to the micro sd card.
Does anyone here have any suggestions on how I can actually access the micro sd card in an easier way than that? I've tried Kingo Root software but it didn't work, it didn't even recognize the tablet.
Any help with this will be appreciated. Thank you greatly in advance!
OK Guys, sorry about not responding for a long time, but life has been insane in the membrane since I first bought this pad. All yall need to do is download an app called Root External 2 Internal SD from the play store and follow the instructions. Due note that it will not allow you to fully swap and use that entire space on your SD to install the actual app to the SD, but any app that requires large files (such as games using the OBB folder) they will now default to the SD card so you can fit large games on your EKEN pad. I haven't had a whole lot of time to mess with the basic programming of the OS on this pad as I just got a new job and a new home at nearly the same time and we're still unpacking. Come to think of it, I have no idea where in my living room, under the mountains of boxes and things, this pad is right now... probably not even charged. LOL. Using my Nexus 7 32gb now. Anyway, that works well enough for the time being and you guys should be able to enjoy to big download games such as Bard's Tale and the like. ALSO, make sure to format the SD card as exFAT before you use it for this purpose, or your camera WILL NOT WORK! Fat32 is NOT acceptable for use with this swapping technique.
Cheers
Keef

-- Shield 4.2 to 4.3 ... avoiding 4.4. Kitkat. POSSIBLE?

Hi everyone
Frist of all, Im very happy to form part of this great community, I have ordered my Nvidia Shield from Amazon UK and I have looking into every detail of this console since several months..., at the end, I could buy it (it will with me this week or next monday the latest)
Well I could check , my Shield from amazon uk will be in Jelly Bean (4.2).., and as you know, being in 4.2 does not allow you to play streaming with Nvidia GRID, besides, you dont have the option to copy/pass android games (heavy games, such as nova 3 , with 3.5 GB, I mean the folder "Obb") to the Micro SD, nor the controller mapper..., a disaster.
So, I would really like to UPDATE from 4.2 to 4.3, Is it possible????, Regarding KITKAT..., nowadays it is not so good option since being in kitkat offers problems when you want to pass an Android game to the Micro SD..., some of games wont work if you do it.., and the 16 GB of the internal memory is not enough..., if you install 4 or 5 android games such as asphalt 8, modern combat 4, nova 3 or Tegra 4 games (Blood Sword , for instance) you wont have any free space in your internal memory of your shield...
Moreover, emulators offers some problems in Kitkat..., if you pass the roms to the Micro SD , again, the save states wont work..., so that, you are forced to move the roms to the internal memory..., a disaster.
When I have the Shield with me and I proceed to update the consola from 4.2..., will the shileld offer me to update to 4.3 first???? or it will offer me directly and exclusively the Kitkat update???, Someone told me that when you go to options in the console, the shield will offer me the several updates from the begining, in my case, being in 4.2, the 4.3 as the next step to update..., Is it true???
PLEASE, confirm me this because I dont really want to update to 4.4.2... for the reasons previously comented. I need 4.3.
THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH!!!
Bardok84 said:
Hi everyone
Frist of all, Im very happy to form part of this great community, I have ordered my Nvidia Shield from Amazon UK and I have looking into every detail of this console since several months..., at the end, I could buy it (it will with me this week or next monday the latest)
Well I could check , my Shield from amazon uk will be in Jelly Bean (4.2).., and as you know, being in 4.2 does not allow you to play streaming with Nvidia GRID, besides, you dont have the option to copy/pass android games (heavy games, such as nova 3 , with 3.5 GB, I mean the folder "Obb") to the Micro SD, nor the controller mapper..., a disaster.
So, I would really like to UPDATE from 4.2 to 4.3, Is it possible????, Regarding KITKAT..., nowadays it is not so good option since being in kitkat offers problems when you want to pass an Android game to the Micro SD..., some of games wont work if you do it.., and the 16 GB of the internal memory is not enough..., if you install 4 or 5 android games such as asphalt 8, modern combat 4, nova 3 or Tegra 4 games (Blood Sword , for instance) you wont have any free space in your internal memory of your shield...
Moreover, emulators offers some problems in Kitkat..., if you pass the roms to the Micro SD , again, the save states wont work..., so that, you are forced to move the roms to the internal memory..., a disaster.
When I have the Shield with me and I proceed to update the consola from 4.2..., will the shileld offer me to update to 4.3 first???? or it will offer me directly and exclusively the Kitkat update???, Someone told me that when you go to options in the console, the shield will offer me the several updates from the begining, in my case, being in 4.2, the 4.3 as the next step to update..., Is it true???
PLEASE, confirm me this because I dont really want to update to 4.4.2... for the reasons previously comented. I need 4.3.
THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH!!!
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Same boat here since also on 4.2 out of box. My main focus for this great device is emulators and some Android games.
1. When you try to update, or if the OTA shows up on your device as downloaded, it is 4.4.2.
2. The only way you get 4.3 on is to unlock and root. Then you can manually install. Catch is you will have to start from scratch since unlocking clears storage.
3. Emulator games saves and settings do NOT work if you have your roms on the SD card, which is where most gamers would put them. Not exactly a lot of storage between roms and Android apps with internal. I have a 64GB card that has only 500mb free. It is loaded with roms for many systems.
Avoid 4.4 if your main focus is emulators, since it is fine with 4.2. The catch is I think you need 4.3 for some of the newer features like the game pad app. You can install the app with 4.2, but it does not show up for use.
The difference is significant in regards to 4.4. Most emulators stutter with 4.4, but are smooth with 4.2. I am guessing 4.3 is smooth, but I have not seen a Shield in direct action with emulators using 4.3. Only 4.2 and 4.4.
IMO, if Nvidia updates 4.4 to get rid of the game stutter, I would consider going through the process to unlock, root and then modify the write state to On for external storage. Google are pure rubes for changing the function for external storage and are not exactly sincere in their intent.
rushless said:
1. When you try to update, or if the OTA shows up on your device as downloaded, it is 4.4.2.
2. The only way you get 4.3 on is to unlock and root.
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Well.., what a pity..., now... there is no hope.
To continue being in 4.2 for emulators is a good option..., notwithstanding, with 4.2 there is not Controller mapper, you CAN´T play to Nvidia GRID, neither you can PASS Android Games to the Micro SD CARD....
I dont have any idea to be root, its a very complex process for me (and my poor knowledge on this kind of modifications), so... what can I do??, to be waiting untilll Nvidia repairs these problems on Kitkat???? its a pity really...
The reasons why I NEED 4.3 are:
1) I need to have the original option (in the set up menu of the shield) in order to be able to pass apps and heavy Android games (such as modern combat 4) to the Micro SD, and in this way, to have more free space in the internal memory of the Shield. This option , at least I could undertand) is only available being in 4.3. In 4.2 there is not this option, and, in 4.4.2 this option to pass android games to the micro SD does not work well.., many users told that most games stop working if you use this option passing them to the Micro SD.
2) I need to have the roms in the Micro SD, some roms (Dreamcast or PSX) are so big, not enough for our 16GB internal storage of our Shields...
What a sad day..., Someone told me that , being in 4.2, in the moment I went to update my Shield , the console would show me the several updates from the beginning (so from 4.2 I would go to 4.3), NOW, as I told before, there is no hope.
What a bad day.
Thank you a lot for your answer, anyway.
Bardok84 said:
Well.., what a pity..., now... there is no hope.
To continue being in 4.2 for emulators is a good option..., notwithstanding, with 4.2 there is not Controller mapper, you CAN´T play to Nvidia GRID, neither you can PASS Android Games to the Micro SD CARD....
I dont have any idea to be root, its a very complex process for me (and my poor knowledge on this kind of modifications), so... what can I do??, to be waiting untilll Nvidia repairs these problems on Kitkat???? its a pity really...
The reasons why I NEED 4.3 are:
1) I need to have the original option (in the set up menu of the shield) in order to be able to pass apps and heavy Android games (such as modern combat 4) to the Micro SD, and in this way, to have more free space in the internal memory of the Shield. This option , at least I could undertand) is only available being in 4.3. In 4.2 there is not this option, and, in 4.4.2 this option to pass android games to the micro SD does not work well.., many users told that most games stop working if you use this option passing them to the Micro SD.
2) I need to have the roms in the Micro SD, some roms (Dreamcast or PSX) are so big, not enough for our 16GB internal storage of our Shields...
What a sad day..., Someone told me that , being in 4.2, in the moment I went to update my Shield , the console would show me the several updates from the beginning (so from 4.2 I would go to 4.3), NOW, as I told before, there is no hope.
What a bad day.
Thank you a lot for your answer, anyway.
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I know its not optimal but I stuck all my roms inside of retroarch's writable directory on the SD card to allow it to function as normal. I suppose you could do the same with the other emulators as well.
Thanks for your replys, thanks a lot
So, Im thinking of updating to kitkat and then, unlock the bootloader and be root. After that , using FolderMount to copy everything to the Micro SD without any problem.
Anyway, I have several doubts...
1) Being in 4.2 , Could I use Nvidia GRID and play Nvidia streaming games on my Shield?? or, GRID only works on 4.3 and Kitkat exclusively?
2) If I update to KITKAT, is true that if I pass android games from internal memory to the Micro SD, those games wont work?? I read that passing android games to the micro sd, the games will be corrupted and they will stop working.
3) Imagine I update my Shield to 4.4.2 kitkat, in order to be able to pass android games to the micro SD, What I need?? (There is an app , as I could read, called "microsdFIX" or similar name that makes you to do it), or being Root and having the app "Folder Mount" would be enough??
Thanks you very much for your answers and information!!!
Bardok84 said:
Thanks for your replys, thanks a lot
So, Im thinking of updating to kitkat and then, unlock the bootloader and be root. After that , using FolderMount to copy everything to the Micro SD without any problem.
Anyway, I have several doubts...
1) Being in 4.2 , Could I use Nvidia GRID and play Nvidia streaming games on my Shield?? or, GRID only works on 4.3 and Kitkat exclusively?
2) If I update to KITKAT, is true that if I pass android games from internal memory to the Micro SD, those games wont work?? I read that passing android games to the micro sd, the games will be corrupted and they will stop working.
3) Imagine I update my Shield to 4.4.2 kitkat, in order to be able to pass android games to the micro SD, What I need?? (There is an app , as I could read, called "microsdFIX" or similar name that makes you to do it), or being Root and having the app "Folder Mount" would be enough??
Thanks you very much for your answers and information!!!
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1. No idea sorry
2. Games will work just fine if you move them to the SD card, you don't need any other application to do it either. All you do is go into settings, Apps, select the app you want to move, and select Move to SD, that easy.
3. You have a small misunderstanding, Android 4.4 revoked SD permission for user apps, but the system (i.e. move to SD) can still write just fine.
So for example, you can move an app to the SD just fine in 4.4, but if you try to download something to the SD card, or move something over with an app you got from the play store, it will fail. But there's a way around this, and it's SDFix: KitKat Writable MicroSD I'll explain what it does.
The two apps you talked about do pretty different things.
SDFix: KitKat Writable MicroSD
All this app does is restore SD functions to how they were before 4.4, i.e full SD write access for all apps. This is essential for 4.4.2 on a rooted Shield.
FolderMount [ROOT]
Is a lot like what I explained in 2. (moving apps to SD) But it's actually nicer because it lets you move apps that the system normally would not, and it lets you choose where you want the linked data to be on the SD card. That's nice because the default system just makes countless files on the root of the SD card, with FolderMount you can choose to have all the files in just one folder, it's tidier. I would recommend sticking with the default system way of moving apps to the SD though, at least until you get familiar with things, this isn't exactly essential, so maybe hold off until you start running lower on space.
If you just want 4.3, you can use the Shield RAM tool to update/revert. It's a very simple process, and it's probably what you would use to unlock/root the device anyway.
If you need help with that, or anything else don't hesitate to ask! :highfive:
CDeviant...
ASTONISHING answer, really..., thanks a lot for your help, I feel so glad to be here.
Well, anyway..., in both cases: sdFIX and Folder Mount... I would need to be root, wouldn´t I??
.., Imagine. I have my Shield updated to 4.4.2 (not rooted) , I have bought Modern Combat 4 and I have it in the internal memory of my Shield. I dont have enough space so I decide to move this game to the Micro SD, (apk and Obb folder), So, Would I be able to to this ?? Im not rooted, I am just in kitkat..., if I go to set up options (aplications) I choose the game app, Could I move all the game to the Micro SD?? I dont think so...
There is a link, where you have a full article about what happen if you try to move an android game from internal memory to micro SD card..., they wont work..., I understood that at least.
Because of that, as you told me before, in this link they suggest to root the Shield and use the sdfix app. Or , as you told me, use foldermount which offers even more posibilities moving games and apps totally.
.... What would you recommend to me?, I thought to update to kitkat...and then, to try to be root..., I think that, nowadays, being kitkat without doing root does not make any sense.
Thank you very very much again, I am very grateful to you:good:
Bardok84 said:
CDeviant...
ASTONISHING answer, really..., thanks a lot for your help, I feel so glad to be here.
Well, anyway..., in both cases: sdFIX and Folder Mount... I would need to be root, wouldn´t I??
.., Imagine. I have my Shield updated to 4.4.2 (not rooted) , I have bought Modern Combat 4 and I have it in the internal memory of my Shield. I dont have enough space so I decide to move this game to the Micro SD, (apk and Obb folder), So, Would I be able to to this ?? Im not rooted, I am just in kitkat..., if I go to set up options (aplications) I choose the game app, Could I move all the game to the Micro SD?? I dont think so...
There is a link, where you have a full article about what happen if you try to move an android game from internal memory to micro SD card..., they wont work..., I understood that at least.
Because of that, as you told me before, in this link they suggest to root the Shield and use the sdfix app. Or , as you told me, use foldermount which offers even more posibilities moving games and apps totally.
.... What would you recommend to me?, I thought to update to kitkat...and then, to try to be root..., I think that, nowadays, being kitkat without doing root does not make any sense.
Thank you very very much again, I am very grateful to you:good:
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Yes, you need to be rooted to use FolderMount, and SDFix.
.., Imagine. I have my Shield updated to 4.4.2 (not rooted) , I have bought Modern Combat 4 and I have it in the internal memory of my Shield. I dont have enough space so I decide to move this game to the Micro SD, (apk and Obb folder), So, Would I be able to to this ?? Im not rooted, I am just in kitkat..., if I go to set up options (aplications) I choose the game app, Could I move all the game to the Micro SD?? I dont think so...
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Not all games can be moved over, (it's up to the developer of the app) but yes you can. No root, or other apps needed.
Let me point out the 2 things that are separate, but I think you're confusing them together.
Moving apps to SD = Working and playable, Without root
Saving/creating a file on SD = Not working without SDFix - No SD Write access
So basically the only problems you're going to have is when you try to copy/create something (like music, movies, text files etc.) on the SD card, that's because android 4.4.2 KitKat can not write to SD. The only way around this is by rooting, and easily installing the SDFix app.
This does not effect the move to SD function in any way! That's because it's built into the Android system.
I would probably recommend updating to Android 4.4, and unlocking/rooting to gain back the SD write functions. This is the fastest and easiest solution to updating and keeping SD function.
Otherwise, I would actually recommend unlocking/rooting your Shield now, while it's on 4.2, and then use the Shield RAM tool to update to 4.3
That would take longer, you'll lose all your data, and be more complicated, but still a straightforward process. The reason I would recommend 4.3, is because of the better emulator performance, battery life, and no need to worry about the SD card.
CDeviant said:
Yes, you need to be rooted to use FolderMount, and SDFix.
Not all games can be moved over, (it's up to the developer of the app) but yes you can. No root, or other apps needed.
Let me point out the 2 things that are separate, but I think you're confusing them together.
Moving apps to SD = Working and playable, Without root
Saving/creating a file on SD = Not working without SDFix - No SD Write access
So basically the only problems you're going to have is when you try to copy/create something (like music, movies, text files etc.) on the SD card, that's because android 4.4.2 KitKat can not write to SD. The only way around this is by rooting, and easily installing the SDFix app.
This does not effect the move to SD function in any way! That's because it's built into the Android system.
I would probably recommend updating to Android 4.4, and unlocking/rooting to gain back the SD write functions. This is the fastest and easiest solution to updating and keeping SD function.
Otherwise, I would actually recommend unlocking/rooting your Shield now, while it's on 4.2, and then use the Shield RAM tool to update to 4.3
That would take longer, you'll lose all your data, and be more complicated, but still a straightforward process. The reason I would recommend 4.3, is because of the better emulator performance, battery life, and no need to worry about the SD card.
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Where can we get the 4.3 update to flash to the Shield?
As far as data, in either case you would lose your data, since the unlock process has to be done in order to root. Unlock process clears all data.
I would like 4.3, but have no need for 4.4. 90% of my focus is emulators and 10% Android games. IF there is an update that fixes the 4.4 issues pointed out by some devs (and alerted to Nvidia), I would
update to 4.4, root and then apply the sd fix. I still do not see the lure of playing PC games on a 5" display. I find Android games like MC4 and NOVA 3 too small on a 5" display. Can not enjoy the hi res effect visuals on the small display and also miss NPCs shooting at me. Display is too small IMO for PC gaming. JMO of course. Heck, I have a VP11 and find it sometime too small for playing Unreal Tournament and Quake games. That has a 1080p 10.6" display.
Thanks
rushless said:
Where can we get the 4.3 update to flash to the Shield?
As far as data, in either case you would lose your data, since the unlock process has to be done in order to root. Unlock process clears all data.
I would like 4.3, but have no need for 4.4. 90% of my focus is emulators and 10% Android games. IF there is an update that fixes the 4.4 issues pointed out by some devs (and alerted to Nvidia), I would
update to 4.4, root and then apply the sd fix. I still do not see the lure of playing PC games on a 5" display. I find Android games like MC4 and NOVA 3 too small on a 5" display. Can not enjoy the hi res effect visuals on the small display and also miss NPCs shooting at me. Display is too small IMO for PC gaming. JMO of course. Heck, I have a VP11 and find it sometime too small for playing Unreal Tournament and Quake games. That has a 1080p 10.6" display.
Thanks
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The easiest way to install/flash 4.3 is with the Shield RAM tool. The files are inside the toolkit, and can be flashed manually from the bootloader if you wanted.
CDeviant said:
The easiest way to install/flash 4.3 is with the Shield RAM tool. The files are inside the toolkit, and can be flashed manually from the bootloader if you wanted.
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It would be cool if we could update that way without having to unlock and start from scratch. Since an official rom for the device, seems you should be able to go from 4.2 to 4.3 and be a normal process.
Take a look at this
Here we have the OFFICIAL DONWLOAD CENTER of NVIDIA, it offers all the updates:
Regarding the List, the UPDATE 63 is the Firmware 4.3 for shield (click of "read more" to see all the informacion of each update)
"Upgrade to latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS"
You can download all you need for windows and linux as well. Reading the information of how to install it , because of my english level, I could not understand perfectly if you have to unock your shield or not..., I have doubts...
In my case, being in 4.2, Could I be able to install this firmware from this link without opening the bootloader of my shield??. Buf , im not sure about the process.
Reading the instructions..., it seems that there are 2 methods..., "SW Method" (shorter), and "HW method" (which implies to open the booloader)...., would I need to complete both methods?? which one is the best? using SW method without unlocking the booloader is enough????
PD: Shield battery life in Kitkat is worst than 4.3?? besides , if I update to 4.4.2 and Im Root, playing emulators continue worst experience than being in 4.3?..., WHAT A DISASTER KITKAT on Shiel really..., the only thing I need is just 4.3..., and, how many walls to break down to gain it....
Thanks you very much!!!!
Bardok84 said:
PD: Shield battery life in Kitkat is worst than 4.3?? besides , if I update to 4.4.2 and Im Root, playing emulators continue worst experience than being in 4.3?..., WHAT A DISASTER KITKAT on Shiel really..., the only thing I need is just 4.3..., and, how many walls to break down to gain it....
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I have my Shield rooted on 4.4.2, and I haven't noticed any lag in emulators although I only use My Boy! and Drastic. I also haven't seen any noticeable difference in battery life, but it varies from person to person. If you need help rooting, this guide is very in depth.
Bootloader - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Am5WYRojMs&hd=1&list=PLwCVKEYxr_z6zJpj1g1N0tpDLKTWJynSd
Root - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4-C0CzKoFs&list=PLwCVKEYxr_z6zJpj1g1N0tpDLKTWJynSd
Files - http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...er-unlock-the-nvidia-shield-xda-developer-tv/
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html?hl=sk
Good luck to you if you take the rooting route!
When I got my Shield it had to do several updates before I was ready to go. Is this the same now or does the KitKat update install regardless of what other updates you had before?
I did get my Shield a month before KitKat came out so maybe it's different now.
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When I got my Shield it had to do several updates before I was ready to go. Is this the same now or does the KitKat update install regardless of what other updates you had before?
I did get my Shield a month before KitKat came out so maybe it's different now.
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The newest update is usually what you get, regardless of current version. I have 4.2 and the newest 77 version of 4.4 is what would be loaded on mine. I stopped it and will stay with 4.2. Would like 4.3, but can not be bothered with starting from scratch again (currently set up juuust right). The reality is this device is an emulator station for me, so no real point in the effort.
I find games like MC4 and NOVA 3 too small on the 5" display, but PSP and PSX shooters are fine, since designed for a smaller display. I still do not see how folks find playing PC games on a 5" display appealing. Too tiny for me.

Crashing games on Nougat

I have problem running Dark Meadow: The Pact and MCPE on my K1 tablet. Both crash immediately after start. Is there anybody else who has the problem running these (or other) games too? Is there anything I can do as a root user to run these games?
Wipe caché, if persist do a factory reset
Zetamx said:
Wipe caché, if persist do a factory reset
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I tried these games right after unlocking bootloader, which basically did a factory reset, so I don't think doing a factory reset again would help.
Are you talking about cleaning app cache via Settings, or about wiping cache/dalvik partition via TWRP?
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I have problem running Dark Meadow: The Pact and MCPE on my K1 tablet. Both crash immediately after start. Is there anybody else who has the problem running these (or other) games too? Is there anything I can do as a root user to run these games?
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Do you've root?
Niii4 said:
Do you've root?
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Yes, SuperSU.
PKM1111 said:
Yes, SuperSU.
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That might be the cause of why the games crash. Check their permissions.. you may need to revoke some of them to make the games run.
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That might be the cause of why the games crash. Check their permissions.. you may need to revoke some of them to make the games run.
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Thanks for your advice! Here's what happened:
Dark Meadow --> I tried disabling permissions one by one, to see which one(s) are culprits. After revoking "Storage" permission game doesn't instantly crash anymore. Instead, it greets me with black screen and small dialog box saying "No SDCard found mounted." After dismissing it (there is only OK button so it's not like you can do anything else), it just stays stuck on the black screen without crashing. I think the game might have a problem with being installed on adopted storage (I use 32GB SD card). Is there any way I can move this only game to normal internal storage?
MCPE --> started working suddenly after reinstall, I did not have to do anything with permissions, they probably updated it.
However, I found another game, that crashes instantly - Rusty Lake: Roots. This game does not need any permissions at all, so cause of crash must be different with this one.
Oh, adopted storage*that's really a very bad feature. Lots of problem with it. If the SD card is too slow or corrupts you'll lose plenty of data!
I'd advise to backup your data and get rid of adopted storage. Games that crash may seek the external storage, namely sdcard1 but cannot find it due to adopted storage. Also, root can break the game. I think there was a way to trick apps in to believing that root is off, but i can't recall how.
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Oh, adopted storage*that's really a very bad feature. Lots of problem with it. If the SD card is too slow or corrupts you'll lose plenty of data!
I'd advise to backup your data and get rid of adopted storage. Games that crash may seek the external storage, namely sdcard1 but cannot find it due to adopted storage. Also, root can break the game. I think there was a way to trick apps in to believing that root is off, but i can't recall how.
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I knew it may cause problem if the SD card is slow, so I bought UHS-I class and everything works perfectly (except those few crashing games of course). I would not use adopted storage, but I don't have other choice as I bought this tablet exclusively for gaming and I have a lot of games that consume very much free space (for example GTA series and MCSM), so there is no chance I would fit all the games I want into 10GB internal storage...
If those games really do seek just sdcard1, then I got 2 ideas worth trying:
1. Connect OTG usb and mount it at sdcard1 mountpoint (less likely to work)
2. Partition the SD card so small part of it (let's say about 1GB) will be used as normal external SD card and rest as an adopted storage (I think this would fix the problem, but I'll need to reformat almost full SD card and restore all the data)
I'll try both of these methods and keep post updated
But even without adopted storage you can install games on the internal storage and game data on the SD card 1. You may need to make it manually though with some games.
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But even without adopted storage you can install games on the internal storage and game data on the SD card 1. You may need to make it manually though with some games.
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I think you need an app for that (it's called App2SD or something like that). But I'm gonna buy a bigger card and I'll try it that way to see if it works
A decent file explorer will do too.

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