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Download SHIELD Control Services (Android TV) APK 1.0.2021062599 Universal · Android 26+

By NVIDIA • Updated October 19, 2026
Tools Universal Native (Java/Kotlin) 2.76 MB
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This is the universal build of SHIELD Control Services (Android TV) 1.0.2021062599. It contains native libraries for every CPU architecture (arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64), so it installs on any Android device. The trade-off is size — it's larger than per-architecture variants. Pick this one if you're unsure which CPU your phone has, or if you plan to share the APK with multiple devices.

File size: 2.8 MB   •   Min Android: 26   •   Target Android: 34   •   Version code: 2021062599   •   Framework: Native (Java/Kotlin)   •   Permissions: 22

File Information

Package Namecom.nvidia.shield.ask
Version Name1.0.2021062599
Version Code2021062599
ArchitectureUniversal
Min Android VersionAndroid 26 (API 34)
FrameworkNative (Java/Kotlin)
File Size2.76 MB
Signature (SHA1)60892CC866B5603D20319AAA02A3310C40076C9C
File Hash (SHA256)75f3fc8b1f201985d13018df034bf9941d0a3586f112418edb0c7193639bc081

What's New

Updated the metadata of the app.

App Description

Control SHIELD TV with an Amazon Echo device.

GETTING STARTED

1. Add a SHIELD account on your SHIELD TV (Settings > Accounts > Add Account > SHIELD). Your SHIELD account uses the same credentials as your NVIDIA account.

2. Open the Alexa app on your mobile device and enable the “NVIDIA SHIELD TV” skill.

Note: As part of the skill enablement, you will be asked to link your skill with your NVIDIA account. Make sure to use the same account from Step 1.

When talking to Alexa, refer to your SHIELD TV by the device name. The default device name is “SHIELD”. You can view or change the device name on your SHIELD TV by going to Settings > About > Device name.

APK Permissions 22

  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
  • android.permission.BIND_TV_REMOTE_SERVICE
  • android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
  • android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS_PRIVILEGED
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
  • android.permission.MEDIA_CONTENT_CONTROL
  • android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
  • android.permission.READ_DREAM_STATE
  • android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE
  • android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  • android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
  • android.permission.TV_VIRTUAL_REMOTE_CONTROLLER
  • android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
  • android.permission.WRITE_DREAM_STATE
  • android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
  • android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
  • com.nvidia.shield.ask.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
  • com.nvidia.tegrazone.permission.GET_DELEGATE_TOKEN
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Other Variants

This release has multiple variants (e.g. diff architectures).

Universal

Frequently Asked Questions about SHIELD Control Services (Android TV) APK

This is the universal variant — a single APK that contains native libraries for every CPU architecture. It installs on any Android device but is larger than per-architecture variants.

Yes — the APK's signature has been cryptographically verified against the publisher's signing key. The SHA-256 hash is shown in the File Information panel so you can independently confirm the file matches the original release.

Android 26 (API level 34) or newer. Older devices will refuse the install.

Install a free app like 'CPU-Z' or 'Droid Hardware Info' from the Play Store and look at the ABI / Instruction Set row. Most phones made after 2017 are arm64-v8a; if in doubt, download the universal variant.

All variants are functionally identical — same features, same version. They differ only in which CPU architectures the native code is compiled for, and (sometimes) which screen densities the included graphics target. Pick the one that matches your device for the smallest install size, or pick 'Universal' if you're unsure.