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- Clear App Cache on Vizio TV: Press the V button → Go to the App → Hit the OK button → Tap Clear Cache.
- Most Vizio SmartCast TVs do not have a dedicated option to clear the cache files. You need to rely on other ways, such as restarting Vizio TV, uninstalling and reinstalling the app, or resetting Vizio TV to clear the cache.
If you are experiencing lags and encounter malfunctions on your Vizio Smart TV, clearing the cache data of apps helps you get rid of the issue. Clearing these temporary files at regular intervals is recommended to improve your Vizio TV’s performance. In this article, we have given the steps to clear the cache files on Vizio Smart TV.
Steps to Clear App Cache on Vizio SmartCast TV [Selected Models]
1. Take your Vizio remote and press the V button.
2. Locate the app you want to clear the cache and navigate to it.
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3. Hit the OK button. Now, you will see a list of app settings. From the options list, select the Clear Cache option to delete the cache.
The steps above apply to only some models of Vizio SmartCast TVs. If you cannot find the Clear Cache option, proceed to the methods discussed below to do it.
Other Ways to Clear Cache on Vizio Smart TV
Vizio TV models like VIA and VIA+ do not have an option to remove the cache files. In addition, some older Vizio SmartCast TVs also don’t have this option. In such cases, you can use the alternative ways below to clear the cache files.
Restart Vizio Smart TV
Restarting Vizio TV is the best way to delete the app and device cache files. To restart your Vizio TV, press the Menu button and click System. Then, tap the option Reset and Admin. Finally, select the option Reboot TV to restart the Vizio Smart TV. Alternatively, you can power cycle the Vizio TV by unplugging and replugging it into the wall socket.
Uninstall Apps to Clear Cache on Vizio TV Apps
If you want to delete the cache of a particular app, just uninstall the app on Vizio TV and reinstall it. Note that this process involves the deletion of all the app’s data. After reinstalling the app, you need to configure the app again to use it.
Reset Vizio Smart TV
The last way to clear the cache files is to reset the Vizio TV to factory settings. By factory resetting, all the data, including apps, will be removed. After resetting, set up the Vizio TV and reinstall the apps to use them.
Follow the instructions in the above heading to delete the cache files. Overall, clearing the cache files on Vizio TV is one of the best troubleshooting fixes if an app fails to work. This can potentially eliminate all possible errors and free up memory space.
FAQ
You can delete the cache files without a remote using the TV Panel buttons and the Vizio TV remote app.