Modern Samsung TVs are pretty sophisticated devices that have become not just TVs but minicomputers. They have their operating system, can run and install applications, access the Internet, and run streaming services directly from the TV without needing to connect additional devices. However, like any computer, from time to time, Samsung Smart TV can be overloaded by simultaneous processes and too many applications and data associated with them. In this case, you will need to clear the memory of your Samsung TV.
Cleaning the memory will help you make your Samsung Smart TV faster and smoother. It can also help eliminate some system errors and speed up applications that depend on the RAM of your Samsung TV. However, many users have problems at this stage since different Samsung TV models have different operating system versions; therefore, some functions may differ between devices. Let’s understand how you can clear the memory for each lineup and Samsung TV separately.
How to clear the cache on your Samsung Smart TV
As mentioned above, clearing the memory on your Samsung Smart TV is a process that everyone should repeat from time to time. However, different models of the Samsung VT have minor changes in the operating system interface or shell. Such functions as clearing the cache may differ depending on your Samsung Smart TV model and year of manufacture. I have collected for you all the instructions for clearing the caches on a wide variety of models. Let me list them individually so you can find a suitable way for your Samsung Smart TV.
Samsung TV 2020 or higher
- On the remote control, press the Home button.
- After that, select Settings in the list.
- Next, you must go to the Device Care tab and select Manage Storage.
- Select the application for which you want to clear the cache.
- In the list, select View Details.
- This is where you need to click on Clear Cache.
Samsung TV 2019
- Press the Home button on the remote control.
- After that, go to Settings.
- From the list, select Self Diagnosis.
- Then click on TV Device Manager and select Manage Storage.
- A list of applications will appear in front of you. You will need to select the appropriate application for you.
- Click on View Details.
- Select Clear Cache from the Details menu.
Samsung Q/TL/S TV Models
- Press the Home button on your remote.
- Go to Settings from Smart Hub.
- Then select the Broadcasting tab and go to Expert Settings.
- Here you need to find and select HbbTV Settings.
- Then click on Clear Browsing Data and press Yes to confirm.
Samsung 7 Series TV
- Press Home on the remote control.
- Then go to Settings and select Support.
- Here you need to select Self Diagnosis.
- In the list, find the TV Device Manager.
- In the following menu, select Manage Storage.
- Find the application whose cache you want to clear and click Clear Cache.
Please note that some data of your application may be deleted, for example, search history or even data for automatic login to your account. You should also be aware that it will be impossible to restore this data, so you should think twice before deleting the cache. If the deletion is unsuccessful and an error occurs, the only thing that will probably help you is a Factory Reset.
Why you should clear memory on Samsung Smart TV
As mentioned above, clearing the memory (or clearing the cache, as they call it, more often) is suitable for the overall performance of your Samsung Smart TV. To process different processes in applications and internal services, Samsung TV needs to create different temporary data. For this reason, if you use Samsung Smart TV, you may have accumulated a lot of unnecessary data. This will affect the performance of Samsung TVs and many applications.
Cleaning the cache will allow you to achieve the following improvements: Improving responsiveness and speed, Optimizing internal memory, and Improving app performance. I recommend you clean the caches at least once a month or a little less often. This will help you keep a better eye on the health of your Smart TV and get rid of many bugs.
Note that clearing the cache too often does not make much sense. This way, you are more likely to hinder yourself. If you over-clean the cache, it can affect the speed of the application launch or its performance and quick access to features such as your account or input and search history.
