Before we learn how to clear the cache on Firestick, let’s find out what the cache is on Firestick:
The “cache” on Firestick is a kind of short-term data that your application stores so that it can work faster. When you are in an app store, it saves some information (such as your last viewed documents, thumbnails, and chronicles) in the cache. The next time you open that app, it will load the cached information quickly, making the app run faster.
Why is cache important?
- Faster Loading: Caching makes apps open faster and load content faster.
- Better Performance: It helps apps run more smoothly.
When does cache cause problems?
Although cache is beneficial, when it grows too large or becomes corrupted, it can cause some problems, such as:
- Slow performance: The FireStick may experience slow performance.
- App crashes: Apps may not function properly or crash.
- Buffering: Buffering may occur when streaming videos.
- Lack of Storage: The cache may grow larger when the Firestick is low on storage.
How To Clear The Cache on Firestick?
Clearing the cache on the Firestick is very easy; all of the above problems are fixed by clearing the app cache. This doesn’t remove any of your account logins or settings, just temporary files.
To clear an app’s cache on the Fire TV:
- On the Fire TV home screen, go to Settings.
- Select Applications.
- Go to Manage Installed Applications.
- Select the app you want to clear the cache for.
- Select Clear Cache.
If the problem persists after clearing the cache of your Fire TV device, you can also choose to clear data, but this will reset all app settings and login information, so you may have to log in again.
Clearing the cache regularly can help keep your Firestick’s performance at its best.
Benefits of Clearing the Cache on a Fire TV Device
On the other hand, clearing the cache has benefits when the cache becomes too large, outdated, or corrupted in some way. In such a case, clearing the cache provides the following benefits:
- Freeing Up Space: Unnecessary cache files are removed, freeing up storage space on the Firestick.
- Improved Performance: Fire TV and apps become less sluggish and run faster again.
- Fixing Issues: Help fix problems like app crashing, buffering, or other strange behaviour.
- Clearing Bugs: Removing old or corrupt cache data can remove potential software bugs.
In short:
- Having a cache makes your Firestick fast and efficient.
- Clearing the cache periodically fixes problems that arise from excess cache accumulation or corruption.
It’s like a balance: let the cache work, but clear it when it causes trouble.
Main Advantages of Cache on Firestick
- Faster Loading and Performance: The biggest benefit of cache is that it helps apps load much faster. When you open an app for the first time, it has to download all the information from the internet. But when you open it again, the necessary data is saved in the cache, which makes the app open faster and perform smoothly.
- Improved User Experience: Because apps load and run faster, your experience is better. You don’t have to wait, and you can watch your favorite shows or movies without any interruption.
- Reduce Buffering: Because apps load and run faster, your experience is better. You don’t have to wait, and you can watch your favorite shows or movies without any interruption.
- Save Internet Data: Because some data is saved in the cache, the app doesn’t have to re-download all the information every time. This reduces your internet data usage, which is useful for those with limited data limits.
- Seamless Navigation: When you navigate to different menus or sections within an app, the cache helps these sections load faster, making navigation seamless and without lag.
In short, the cache makes your Firestick faster, efficient, and more enjoyable to use.