How to Clear Cache on FireStick for Smooth Streaming

In this post, I will show you how to clear the cache on FireStick. The instructions provided in this guide work on FireStick 4K, FireStick 2^nd Gen, Fire TV Cube, FireStick Lite, All New FireStick 4K, All New FireStick 4K Max, and other Fire TV devices.

What is FireStick Cache?

The cache is temporary data that apps store on FireStick. It helps reduce loading time and enhance download speeds among other things.

Generally, the temporary data is deleted once an app is closed. In some cases, the cache remains stored on your streaming device.

A small cache won’t cause issues, but too much can affect your Fire TV and cause significant troubles, such as storage issues, lags, and performance troubles.

Regularly clearing the cache on FireStick is one of the best ways to keep it running trouble-free. You will be surprised to see how much better your FireStick performs if you do this regularly.

Clear the cache if your Firestick is running slowly or facing storage issues. It is a quick and highly effective solution

Read: How to Install and Use Best VPN for FireStick

Why should I clear the cache on FireStick?

Clearing the cache on your FireSticks is one of the easiest ways to speed it up. Although the cache is mainly harmless, excess of anything, including cache, is terrible.

Here are some essential reasons why you must clear your cache on FireStick:

• Storage issues: Although a little cache may not significantly impact storage, keeping it long can cause problems. Too much cache can rack up the Fire TV storage, which is already on the lower side.

• Smoother performance: Excessive cache accumulation is a common cause of lags and sluggish performance. Clearing the storage space automatically improves your device’s performance.

• Faster speed: Clearing the storage of your Fire TV decreases the device’s load, resulting in enhanced device speed and shorter loading times.

• Fixes app issues: Cache is essential for decreasing an app’s loading time. However, the accumulated cache can slow down applications and cause lags. It can also affect the app’s loading process.

• Improves security: An old cache may cause security breaches or other troubles. Therefore, you must clear the cache regularly to protect your online security.

Clearing Cache on FireStick – Important Tips to Remember

Here are some additional cache-related tips:

• Turning on a screensaver will build up a lot of cache over time, so check and clear the screensaver’s cache regularly.
• You cannot clear the cache for all apps at the same time. You need to open every application individually and delete the cache data.
• You must check every app’s cache size. It will help you understand how applications work and store temporary data.
• Streaming apps like Netflix are notorious for storing a lot of caches, so unload them daily.
• Kodi also significantly contributes to the cache. If you have installed a build, it may store even more cache.

How to Clear FireStick Cache

In this section, I will guide you through checking the cache size for your FireStick apps and how to clear it.

Remember that you need to clear the cache for each app individually, as there is no option to clear the cache of all the installed apps at once.

Amazon App Store does not offer an app that can perform this task, so avoid third-party apps that claim to clear the cache for all installed apps.

Follow the steps below to clear the FireStick cache:

1. Navigate to the Settings menu on the home screen of your FireStick (located in the menu bar on the top).

2. Open Applications.

3. Scroll down and open Manage Installed Applications.

4. Select the app whose cache you want to clear. The cache size appears on the right. Click the app you chose.

5. On the following window, click Clear cache

Note: Clicking Clear Data will also clear the cache. However, it will also reset the app and remove any data, including login data, settings, etc. DO NOT choose this option unless you are sure what you are doing.

6. You will notice that the cache size has reduced to zero. This means you have successfully cleared the FireStick cache for the chosen app.

Note: Now, press the back button and choose a different app. Click Clear Cache again.

FAQ’s

Here are some helpful FAQs regarding the FireStick cache.

Does clearing the cache on FireStick help?

Yes. Clearing the cache on FireStick is one of the quickest ways to speed it up and improve performance.

Is there any way to clear the cache from all apps with a single click?

Unfortunately, clearing the cache from all apps with a single click is impossible. The process must be done individually for each app. There is no official app for the process. While some third-party apps claim to clear the cache for all apps at once, we advise against using unofficial or third-party apps.

What’s the difference between cache and data?

The cache is temporarily stored on your device, while data is stored permanently. Clearing the cache will not affect the app’s functionality. However, data is essential for retaining information like login credentials and downloads. Deleting data essentially resets the app to the factory setting.

Does restarting FireStick clear the cache?

Restarting or shutting down your FireStick will not clear app caches. You can restart the streaming device to remove temporary files but not cache. To unload the cache, open the Settings menu and clear the cache for each app individually.

Wrapping Up

This guide demonstrated how to clear the cache on FireStick. While most users ignore the accumulated cache, you will be surprised by your device’s enhanced performance after clearing it. So, the next time you experience lags or storage issues on Fire TV, clear the cache for every application. You will notice the difference.

Related:

• How to Install & Use a VPN on Amazon Fire TV Stick
• How to Fix FireStick connected with problems
• FireStick remote troubleshooting guide
• How to reset FireStick to factory settings

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