This article illustrates step-by-step guidelines for clearing the cached data on Roku TV sticks and Roku-powered TVs.
Steps to Clear Cache on Roku
Cache files store your data temporarily and can be utilized when needed in the future. But do you know that exceeding the limit might cause issues on your Roku? Yes, clearing cache files at regular intervals is a must. This will keep your Roku device optimized and prevent it from crashing. Here are the steps for deleting the cache on Roku.
- Remote Shortcuts to Clear Cache
Go to Roku’s home page and hit the Home key Five times. Then, click the Upward key once. Next, click the Rewind key on a remote twice. Following that, press the Fast Forward key two times.
- Your Roku device will restart.
After pressing all the buttons, your TV will freeze for a moment. Wait for about 10-30 seconds for the logo to appear. Then, it will automatically restart your Roku device.
FAQ
No, you cannot remove the cache files for a specific app on Roku. Instead, you can delete the app on Roku and re-install it to remove the cached data.
Yes. Resetting the Roku removes cached files and post-installed channels and restores the device to its defaults.
