Running out of storage space on the TV is never pleasant. The main problem it causes is not being able to install new apps, although it can also cause issues like slowness and even malfunction of already installed applications. Luckily, there are ways to free up space to avoid this.
In this article we will explain what are the the most efficient ways to save space on Android TV and Google TV, including Chromecast with this system. So you can use your TV normally again without worrying about running out of memory.
Delete pre-installed apps that you don’t use
The operating system often includes applications that they are very consumable, especially in the case of televisions whose native system is Android TV or Google TV, since manufacturers take the opportunity to add their own applications. Of course, not all of them can be completely uninstalled, although there are ways to prevent them from eating up a lot of space.
The first thing is that you go to the system settings, go to the applications section and locate the applications in question that you want to remove. Clicking on it will open a range of options between which must appear uninstall.
In case no option to uninstall, don’t worry. The one that will appear is the option Disable, which is the one you need to press so that for convenience it disappears from the interface. It will actually still be installed, but with much less data and no chance to expand and take up more space.
It must be said that it is also practical in these cases. look at the apps you have installed. Just like what happens to us on mobile phones, we often install applications thinking that we are going to use them and in the end we do not take advantage of them. If you have one like this, it would be handy if you also uninstalled it to continue freeing up space.
Clear app cache
The importance of clearing the cache on the mobile also transfers to the TV. And it is that the applications fill the memory of the TV to the detriment of store temporary files that may not be useful. They usually focus on speeding up load times in apps, but the truth is that they aren’t vital, so eliminating them is a good way to save space.
To do this, you need to follow similar steps as we mentioned for uninstalling apps. You need to enter the settings, go to the applications section and one by one click on it and then on the option cache empty (o delete cache). We can say that this process will not delete important app dataso you won’t have to log in or set them up again.
As an additional tip, tell you that it is recommended clear the cache from time to time. This will be the best way to keep the storage remote and prevent the cache from taking up a lot of space.
Delete other remnants of TV cache
Although the application cache is usually the one that takes up the most space, the system itself can also accumulate a few files in the cache. As you may have imagined, it can also be emptied from the settings, in the section of Storage. Going into it, you will see that there is an item called cached datawhich you have to press to find the option that allows you to delete them.
Add external memory, useful, although not critical
Connect an external storage device to your TV, by itself, won’t save you storage space. And it is that it does not work in the same way as on a mobile where with a Micro SD card you can store the applications. On Android TV and Google TV, it can be done, but it’s not a simple method that will work.
However, it can be very useful to connect an external storage system to consume own content without having to store it on the TV. Moving this content using a file manager is extremely simple and in this case it will allow you to free up a lot of space, especially if you accumulate a lot of video files.
Upload your content to the cloud
Another alternative option to connecting an external memory could be to consume content online via applications such as Plex or other media players that work on the Internet. Although the app itself will take up storage space, the content itself will be hosted in the cloud, so it won’t consume memory resources on the TV.
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