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- You can clear the cache on Fire TV, Firestick 4K & Fire Cube by going through Settings → Applications → Manage Installed Applications → Clear Cache.
Though cache files are essential, their accumulation will result in an array of problems. Clearing the cache files on your Fire TV will remove all the unwanted apps’ data, speed up the performance, and prevent unnecessary errors. The article below explains the steps to clear caches on Fire TV in detail.
How to Clear Cache on Fire TV
Cache files of your Fire TV are stored on the apps. So, you must clear the cache individually for each app that holds most of the memory. Here’s how to do it.
1. Get to the home screen of your Fire TV and click the Settings icon.
2. From there, scroll down and select the Applications tile & click Manage Installed Applications in the following screen.
3. You can see the list of all the available apps on your Fire TV. Scroll to the app you want and press the OK button on your remote.
4. To the right, you can see all the app info, including the cache size it holds.
5. In the following screen, click Clear cache and delete it. Now, the cache size of that app will reduce considerably.
Note: Cache files are essential for the functioning of an app, and they can never be erased permanently.
Try these Alternative Ways to Clear Fire TV Cache Files
Sometimes, you might not be able to clear the cache on your Fire TV even after trying several times. In such cases, you can try out a few alternatives provided below.
- Restart Fire TV: Another workaround to try is restarting your Fire TV. Doing this closes all the apps and removes the cache along with minor bugs and errors present.
- Clear Data: The Clear Data option is just above Clear Cache. If you select the Clear Data option, it will delete the cache on your app along with its data, such as login details, settings, etc.
- Factory Reset Fire TV: A reset on Fire TV will remove all the data stored on your device, including apps, login details, settings, etc. To do this, go to your device’s Settings → My Fire TV → Devices & Software → Reset to Factory Defaults → Reset.
From any of the above methods, you can clear the cache on your Fire TV and get it back to normal functioning. After doing this, you can find that your device will perform faster and without any errors.
FAQ
Fire TVs have automatic storage optimization feature that will clear cache of apps that are unused for 30 days automatically.
It is recommended to clear the cache on Fire TV once a month for smooth functioning of the device.
