Cache files are data stored in the apps and settings on your Firestick device, including frequent information such as username and password and certain content you surf often. These are temporary files and are stored to offer easy access. Though helpful, their excess accumulation on Firestick might cause issues. If you are facing any issues, clearing cache files will keep your Fire device working at its best. If you are not sure how to clear the cache on your Firestick, go through the below article.
To clear the cache, you have to select the app individually and clear it one by one. There is no option available to clear the cache of all applications at once. Hence, you have to choose the app for which you are facing issues and clear the cache one by one.
How to Clear the Cache and App Data on your Firestick.
1. From the home page of your device, navigate to the Settings icon and click on it.
2. On the Settings page, select the Applications option.
3. Now, go to the Manage Installed Applications option. The list of applications available on your Firestick will appear here.
4. Navigate to the app for which you want to clear the cache and app date.
5. Press the Reverse button on your remote.
6. Now, click on the Clear Data button.
All the app data and cache on the app will clear in a few seconds.
Note: If an app is not used for over 30 days, your Fire device will automatically clear its cache files without requiring your attention. This is a default function, and you cannot disable it.
What Does Clearing Cache on Firestick Do?
- When you clear cache files on your device, the Firestick will start to respond very quickly.
- Clearing the cache will clear unwanted memory and create ample space on your Fire device.
- Any issues caused by glut cache, such as malfunctioning apps, inability to access certain options, functionality delays, content buffering, and glitches on your Fire TV/Firestick, will be sorted out.
What If the Clear Cache Option on Firestick is Not Working?
In some rare instances, the Clear Cache Option will be blacked out on your Fire device settings, or the cache-clearing process will stop midway. You can resolve this issue by following the upcoming DIY troubleshooting techniques mentioned in the upcoming points.
- Restarting the Firestick is the first thing to do if you can’t get the Clear Cache option or access it to the fullest. The process will remove miscellaneous agents causing the option to malfunction, and you can proceed to free up cache data later.
- Power cycle your Fire device and check whether you can get the option back.
- If the Clear Cache option is not working only for a particular application, it is better to uninstall the app on Firestick and reinstall it. This will also remove the cache data on that particular app.
- If restarting doesn’t help you, then it is sure that some serious software issues are occurring on your Firestick/Fire TV. So, you have no other than factory resetting your Fire device, which will wipe out all data, including cache files.
FAQ
1. Does restarting your Firestick clear the cache?
Yes. Restarting the Firestick device will remove the temporary cache files on your device.
2. What does clear data vs clear cache do to Firestick?
When you clear the cache on Firestick, it will delete the temporarily stored files on the app. If you clear data on Firestick, all the saved data within the app will be deleted, and the app will return to its default state. Clearing data will free up space on your Fire device.
3. How often should I clear the cache on Firestick?
To get the best performance from the device, it is best to clear the Fire TV Stick cache data every two weeks.
