Device and app evidence
Choose removable or device storage on NVIDIA SHIELD
NVIDIA separates removable storage for media from device storage used for installed app data. The correct choice depends on where the drive must work.
NVIDIA separates removable storage for media from device storage used for installed app data. The correct choice depends on where the drive must work.
Confirm the exact product or platform
| Check | Manufacturer or publisher evidence |
|---|---|
| Platform | Android TV |
| Publisher | NVIDIA |
| Removable storage role | Portable media files |
| Device storage role | Eligible apps and app data |
| Hardware distinction | USB on Pro and microSD on compact SHIELD TV |
What to do on your device
- Back up a drive before choosing a mode that reformats it.
- Use removable storage for files you need to move between devices. Check NVIDIA’s device-storage workflow for expanding eligible app storage.
- Restart the device and test one file or application before moving a larger media library.
Test the viewing task
Use one authorized programme with a known audio or caption track. Check the same task after the documented change. If the result differs, report the model, OS or app version and the format or connection that the guide above applies to.