6 Simple Steps to Clear the Cache on a Firestick

Delete the cache on your Amazon Fire TV Stick with this user-friendly guide

Co-authored by Luigi Oppido and Rain Kengly

Last Updated: January 9, 2024 Fact Checked

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]
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- 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.
This is the tile with three squares and a plus sign.

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This is at the very bottom.
By default, apps will be listed in alphabetical order.
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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.