Modern TVs are becoming more and more like mini computers. You can download different apps there, watch different services, and access the web browser from your TVs. Even the simplest games are already available on your TV.
Not surprisingly, the more complex your TV becomes in terms of hardware and software, the more various errors and bugs arise when working with it. A simple thing like clearing the app cache on your Samsung TV can help solve many problems. Why do I need to clean the cache? In the world of computer technology, caches are temporary files that applications use to store data that optimize processes and programs on your system. They help applications to load faster and increase the overall productivity of your TV. A simple thing like clearing the app cache on your Samsung TV can help solve many problems.
Why do you need to clean the cache
In the world of computer technology, caches are temporary files that applications use to store data that optimize processes and programs on your system.
They help applications to load faster and increase the overall faster performance of the application. Usually, these files store information in the form of video thumbnails, search histories, or temporarily saved video clips.
This feature helps you save a lot of space on your device since these files do not need to be stored permanently and are deleted from time to time. It also significantly speeds up your device because it would be much harder and longer to download it all from the Internet every time.
How to clear the cache on Samsung TV
All users of technological devices, which use phones and laptops on a regular basis probably faced with the need to clear the cache from time to time. It is important to do the same on your Samsung TVs.
No matter what kind of Samsung TV you have, these instructions should work with it. All you need to get started is the remote control. All you need to do is:
- Turn on your Samsung Smart TV
- Press the Home button
- Then you need to open Settings
- Here select the Applications option
- Open System Applications
- Then you need to select from the list the app whose cache you want to delete
- Press “Clear cache” button
- Then click on OK to confirm
- Clearing the cache can take a few minutes
It is important to remember that it is not possible to delete all caches at once. The cache is stored for each individual app and you will need to repeat the process for each app where you want to clear the cache
It’s also a great reason to check if you need to update your programs. It is also a good reason to look for programs you don’t use and remove them.
What are the advantages of clearing the cache
Previously we described the reasons why you should clean the cache from time to time. However, how it can help in the case of your Samsung TV? What functions will work faster and what will change? There are several main benefits of clearing the cache memory, among them:
- The speed of your device will greatly increase. If you haven’t cleaned the cache memory for a long time, it can significantly affect the speed and performance. The TV should start to run faster. The actual speed will not increase much, but you will notice the difference.
- This way you can protect your device from malware. Most viruses use the app’s memory cache because people often forget to clear it. If you clean it then you will be more protected from such viruses.
- The performance and loading speed of your browser will increase. It is not only about the overall speed but also about individual problems with loading some sites. Such problems may be due to errors that are stored in your cache. Cleaning should help to fix this.
These are not all the benefits that a cache cleanup gives you. However, that are the most noticeable and important advantages of this function.
How to clear cookies on your Samsung TV
If you have already cleaned your TV, you can clean the cookie files along with the cache files. It will also be quite easy to do. To do this you will need to:
- Turn on your Samsung Smart TV
- Then press the Home button on your remote control
- Open Settings
- Select Broadcasting
- In the Broadcasting menu you will need to find and select Expert Settings
- Next you need to select HbbTV Settings
- Here select Delete Browsing Data from the list
- The app will then ask you if you are sure you want to delete the cookies
- Confirm this by clicking on Yes
- Wait about a minute until the process is complete and you have deleted the cookies from your TV
This is important to do from time to time, just like with the cache files.
