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Delete the cache on your Amazon Fire TV Stick with this user-friendly guide
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When you clear an app's cache on a Fire Stick, temporary data is deleted. If you clear app data, the app will reset to its default settings. Here's how to clear the cache on a Firestick.
Things You Should Know
- To clear the cache on a Firestick, go to "Settings" > "Applications" > "Manage Installed Applications".
- Select an app from the list, then select "Clear Cache". Repeat for all apps.
- To revert an app to its default settings, select "Clear Data".
Steps
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Go to Settings. This is the cog icon on your Home screen. [1] X Research source- To clear your cache on a Fire Stick , you'll need to clear the cache for each individual app.
- You can also factory reset it , but this will delete all your apps, settings, and data.
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Select Applications . This is the tile with three squares and a plus sign.Advertisement -
Select Manage Installed Applications . This is at the very bottom. -
Select an app. By default, apps will be listed in alphabetical order. -
Select Clear Cache . The cache will be cleared for the selected app.- You can also select Clear Data if you want to reset the app to its default state.
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Repeat for all other apps. Select Back to return to the app list and select another.- Once the cache is all cleared, you should restart your Fire Stick .
- Make sure to update your Fire Stick regularly.
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