If you own a Samsung TV, you may have noticed that, over time, apps can slow down or behave unpredictably. One common reason for this is accumulated cache data, which can affect performance. Thankfully, clearing the app cache on your Samsung Smart TV is a quite simple process that can help restore speed and fix app-related issues. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the different methods to clear cache data on your Samsung Smart TV.
How to Clear App Cache Data on Samsung TV [All Models]
1. After turning on your Samsung TV, press the Settings button on the remote. Alternatively, click the Settings icon on the home screen and choose All Settings.
2. Scroll down and select the option Support. Next, based on your Samsung TV model, refer to the steps below.
Samsung TV 2020 or Later Models:
- Click the option Device Care and choose Manage Storage.
- Pick an application from the list and hit the View Details option.
- From the menu, choose Clear Cache and Clear Data to delete the app cache data on your Samsung TV.
Samsung TV Series 7 and 2019 Models:
- Tap the option Self Diagnosis and click TV Device Manager.
- Under Memory Boost, hit the Clean Now option to clear cache files. To close all the apps running in the background, hit the option Clean Now shown under the Clean Running Apps.
- To delete the cache files of the particular app, select the option Show App List under the Manage Storage section. Then, pick an app and hit View Details. Select the option Clear Cache or Clear Data to delete the app cache.
For 2018 or below models, you only have the option to delete the browsing data. To do it, go through the steps below.
- For 2016-2018 Samsung models: Go to Settings → Broadcasting → Expert Settings → HbbTV Settings and select Delete Browsing Data.
- For 2015 and older Samsung models: Navigate to Apps → Settings → Privacy & Security and choose Delete Browsing Data.
Other Ways to Clear Cache on Samsung Smart TV
If you have an older Samsung TV with no option to clear the app cache, there are alternative methods you can use to delete the cache files. Note that these methods can also be applied to newer Samsung TV models.
Power Cycle Your Samsung TV
A simple power cycle can help refresh the system and might clear temporary cache files:
- Turn off the TV and unplug its cable from the power source.
- Wait for up to 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Plug the TV’s cable back in and turn it on.
Uninstall and Reinstall the Malfunctioning App
If an app is misbehaving or running slowly, removing and reinstalling it can help clear cached data associated with the app.
- Navigate to the Apps section on your TV.
- Locate the application, select it, and choose the option to Delete or Uninstall.
- Once the app is removed, head to the Samsung App Store to reinstall the app. This will give you a new start, free of the previous cache or corrupted data.
Reset Your Samsung TV
As a last resort, performing a Factory Reset will return your TV to its original settings, which can clear all stored cache, app data, and settings. However, this should only be done if other methods haven’t worked, as it will erase all personal settings and preferences.
FAQ
No, updating the Samsung TV software does not clear the app cache. You need to manually clear the cache using the above methods.
If clearing the app cache doesn’t help, try uninstalling and reinstalling the app, or consider performing a factory reset if the issue persists.
Unfortunately, Samsung TVs do not offer an option to clear the cache for all apps simultaneously. You must clear the cache for each app individually.