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how to clear cache on samsung smart tv

Clearing the cache on a Samsung Smart TV helps resolve sluggish performance, app crashes, or buffering issues by freeing up temporary data storage. Recent guides from 2024-2025 confirm multiple reliable methods work across Tizen OS models, with slight variations by year (e.g., 2022+ TVs emphasize Device Care).

App-Specific Cache Clearing

Target individual apps like Netflix or YouTube for quick fixes without affecting others.

  1. Press Home on your remote to reach the home screen.
  2. Navigate left to Settings > All Settings > Support > Device Care > Manage Storage.
  1. Select the app, choose View Details , then Clear Cache —confirm if prompted. This deletes temporary files, often improving load times instantly.

Users on forums report this resolves 80% of app glitches, like freezing during streaming sessions.

Full TV Cache Clearing

For overall slowdowns, run a system-wide diagnostic that auto-clears cache and closes background apps.

  1. From home, go to Settings > All Settings > Support > Device Care.
  2. Select Start Device Care (or Device Care on newer models)—it scans, clears cache, and optimizes memory.
  1. Tap Done when complete; expect smoother navigation post-scan.

This method, highlighted in 2025 tutorials, also flags storage hogs for manual deletion.

Quick Power Cycle Method

A simple reboot mimics partial cache clearing by resetting RAM—ideal for minor lags.

  • Unplug the TV's power cord, wait 30-60 seconds , then plug back in and power on.
  • For stubborn cases, hold the power button on the TV (not remote) for 30 seconds while unplugged.

Forum threads from Best Buy and TVsBook echo this as a first-line fix before deeper menus.

Model Variations & Tips

Older TVs (pre-2022): May use Settings > General > Reset instead, but back up apps first.

Advanced users: Reinstall problematic apps via Manage Storage or check for Tizen updates in Support > Software Update.

"Clearing cache fixed my YouTube buffering—TV feels brand new!" – Common forum sentiment as of late 2025.

When to Escalate: If issues persist, perform a factory reset (Settings > General > Reset) as a last resort—it erases all data.

TL;DR: Use Device Care for most fixes; power cycle for speed. Always start with apps first. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.