It is true that factory restoring an Android TV is essential to fix virtually any software problem. However, this seems like too drastic a solution and this is where it fully comes into play. clear app cache.
This procedure is more useful than it sounds, as it not only improves overall system and application performance, but also frees up storage space on your TV. Thus, we will not only see what is stored in the cache, but also How is it emptied and how often is it recommended? do it.
What is caching
Cache memory is space that the TV’s own internal memory reserves to store Temporary files which the system may resort to when opening an application and/or performing a certain action.
Unlike junk files which can also be cached, temporary files are not inherently bad
Cached temporary files aren’t bad, but they can be a problem on TVs with little storage space.
However, they have one clear negative point and that is that together they can take up a lot of space. And this can affect any type of device, but it is particularly noticeable on televisions equipped with Android TV as standard and with low internal memory.
The clearing the cache does not involve deleting essential or important data. In other words, if you delete those temporary files in apps like Netflix, you won’t have to log in again or anything like that. Space previously occupied by images and other items that the app needs to load faster will simply have been freed up.
It’s true that the negative side is that apps may take a little longer to load
How to Clear Cache on Android TV
There are not too many differences in this aspect with the steps to clear cache on Android mobile. For this you just need to Follow these steps:
- Open your TV settings with Android TV.
- Enter the section Apps.
- Enter each application one by one and click cache empty (French delete cache).
I have to say that this procedure is also valid on Google TV, the operating system that comes with some Chromecasts and even some TVs. And it is that this system does not stop at the end of being an Android TV launcher created by Google itself.
How often should you clear cache on Android TV
There really isn’t a single answer. And there is no recommended frequency for it, although that does not imply that we should neglect ourselves. The important thing here is be pending signs indicating that the cache should be cleared.
A common problem is usually not being able to install new applications or noticing that the system in general is slow. In these cases, you can enter the Android TV settings and go to the section Information for know how much free storage is left and act accordingly. If you have a lot of space left, the cache might not be a problem, but if you are running out of space, it is recommended to free that memory.
Also you must consider your user profile. If you’ve already configured your entire system, don’t install new apps frequently, and always use the same ones, you shouldn’t have any problems. On the contrary, if you are used to tinker a bit, you may need to be more aware.