How to Change Permissions for the VTMG App on NVIDIA Shield TV

Enabling app permissions for the VTMG app on your Nvidia Shield TV / Nvidia Shield Pro is essential for both functionality and privacy. This guide will help you change the VTMG app permissions and enable file and media permissions.

Accessing App Permissions

  • Open Settings: On your NVIDIA Shield TV home screen, navigate to the "Settings" gear icon at the top right corner.
  • Go to Apps: Scroll down and select "Apps."
  • Select VTMG App: Find and select the VTMG app from the list of installed apps.
  • Open Permissions: Click on "Permissions" to view and adjust the permissions for the VTMG app.

Enabling File and Media Permissions

  • Locate the App: In the "Permissions" section, find the permissions labeled "Files and media" or similar for the VTMG app.
  • Enable Permissions: Toggle the switch to enable access to files and media for the VTMG app. This will allow the app to read and write to your storage as needed.

Preventing Permissions from Being Removed

  • Go to Settings: Navigate to the "Settings" gear icon from the home screen.
  • Access Apps: Scroll down and select "Apps."
  • Select VTMG App: Choose the VTMG app.
  • App Info: Click on "App info" and then select "Permissions."
  • Remove Restrictions: Scroll down to the option that says "Remove permissions if app isn't used" or similar. Toggle this option off to ensure the VTMG app retains its permissions even if it's not used frequently.

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