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- To clear cache on Roku TV with remote, press Home button 5 times → Up button once → Rewind button twice → Fast forward button twice.
- To remove cache from a particular Roku TV app, remove it from Channel Grid and reinstall it again from the Channel store.
- Other possible methods to clear the Roku TV cache are restarting & factory resetting.
If your Roku TV crashes or lags often, then there is an unwanted cache storage and you have to clear it immediately for rectification. This article will explain alternative methods available to do it as there is no built-in option found on the Roku settings.
How to Clear Cache on Roku With a Remote
Clearing the cache on Roku can be done easily with a remote by pressing some combination of buttons on it. Walk through the guide to proceed further.
1. Begin the process from the Home page of Roku TV. Hit the Home button on your remote for 5 times and then press the Up button once.
2. Further, click the Rewind and Fast Forward button twice separately. Your Roku TV will clear the cache automatically, and the task will be completed within 30 seconds.
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How to Clear Cache of a Specific App on Roku
The following steps will walk you through the process of deleting the cache on a particular app that is malfunctioning.
1. Launch the Home screen of your Roku TV and select the particular app you want to clear the cache.
2. Hit the Asterisk button on your remote and then click the Remove Channel option to delete the app on Roku.
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3. After removing the channel, you can install it from the Roku Channel Store again and access it without any previous cache files.
How to Clear Cache on Roku TV by Restarting
Restarting your Roku TV will also help you clear the cache data. To do so,
1. Navigate to the Roku Settings and hit the System option. Then select the System restart → Restart options.
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2. Your Roku TV will restart after confirming your selection of restart, and the process of clearing the cache on Roku TV will also be completed.
Is it Possible to Clear Cache on Roku by Resetting?
Yes. After all the above tries, if you still feel that the cache files have not been cleared on your Roku, then you can reset it.
1. Launch the Settings menu from the Home section and navigate to the System → Advanced System Settings options.
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2. Hit the Factory Reset option and enter the passcode in the required field. Then, hit OK and click Start Factory Reset to complete the process.
Important Note! Resetting your Roku TV will erase all your app data and will turn your Roku TV settings to factory settings. So, back up all the data prior before starting this process.
Since Roku TV has no direct methods to delete cache files for a specific app or all apps, you need to adapt to any one of the following methods above. Clear the cache by following the process and enjoy watching your favorite entertainment shows without any lags and disturbances.