Rooting Shield Tablet query

PimOla_PvP
Member

166

08-19-2017, 08:40 AM

Uncertain whether this violates forum guidelines. If not, please address the concerns. I learned that an app named towelroot can root an NVIDIA Shield tablet. I’m unsure if it’s safe—won’t damage the device or interfere with its intended functions—and whether it would prevent OTA updates from NVIDIA. I really want to root my tablet but am worried about potential issues. Thanks for any advice!

PimOla_PvP

08-19-2017, 08:40 AM #1

imnotben
Member

08-19-2017, 04:47 PM

I used a Shield tablet and rooted it using towel root, and it functioned as intended. If you're curious, the Xposed framework also worked smoothly for me without any issues.

imnotben

08-19-2017, 04:47 PM #2

I used a Shield tablet and rooted it using towel root, and it functioned as intended. If you're curious, the Xposed framework also worked smoothly for me without any issues.

Brice969
Member

08-27-2017, 08:03 PM

Thank you for your message. Just a few quick points: Are NVIDIA OTA updates still available? And is the Xposed Framework required for your setup? Let me know!

Brice969

08-27-2017, 08:03 PM #3

Thank you for your message. Just a few quick points: Are NVIDIA OTA updates still available? And is the Xposed Framework required for your setup? Let me know!

kingrainbow123
Junior Member

08-27-2017, 09:20 PM

Sorry for the delayed reply; I wasn't required to update because I already had the information. You can check Google for updates. You don't need the Xposed framework, but if you wish to tailor Android, look it up and search for details on how it functions. Let me know if you have more questions.

kingrainbow123

08-27-2017, 09:20 PM #4

tataquex
Junior Member

08-31-2017, 01:40 PM

I initially installed the shield tablet with a towel root, and it functioned properly. Later, I received updates from Nvidia via OTA and applied them smoothly, which has been reliable for me.

tataquex

08-31-2017, 01:40 PM #5

I initially installed the shield tablet with a towel root, and it functioned properly. Later, I received updates from Nvidia via OTA and applied them smoothly, which has been reliable for me.

Jeffreytjuhh
Member

09-06-2017, 08:50 PM

Thank you for your follow-up questions. SuperSu is available on the Play Store, and it can indeed completely remove the root from your tablet. Regarding the ota updates, you mentioned applying the 1.1 update and then rooting. After using "make it rain," you should restart the device as usual. So far, none of these actions have caused the tablet to become permanently damaged by the 1.1 update. Appreciate your patience!

Jeffreytjuhh

09-06-2017, 08:50 PM #6

ellarem
Member

127

09-11-2017, 04:21 PM

I didn’t have to restart; I’m not concerned with OTA updates, nor full unrooted, and I use SuperSu from the Play Store.

ellarem

09-11-2017, 04:21 PM #7

I didn’t have to restart; I’m not concerned with OTA updates, nor full unrooted, and I use SuperSu from the Play Store.