{"id":4839,"date":"2023-01-26T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/epa\/clear-cache-roku\/"},"modified":"2025-06-20T13:12:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T11:12:11","slug":"clear-cache-roku","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/clear-cache-roku\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clear Cache on Roku in 2024 [5 Best Proven Ways]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many Roku users look for instructions on <strong>how to clear the cache on Roku<\/strong> to improve the device&#8217;s performance when it starts freezing, slowing down, or having other performance issues. And, while there&#8217;s no &#8220;official way&#8221; to clear the cache, there are ways to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll explain the different ways to clear Roku&#8217;s cache and how the process can benefit your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2023-01-26\/how-clear-cache-roku.jpeg\" alt=\"How to Clear Cache on Roku\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-clear-cache-on-roku%3F\">How to Clear Cache on Roku<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-1%3A-using-the-secret-menu\">Method 1: Using the Secret Menu<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to<em> \u201cclear the cache\u201d <\/em>on Roku by pressing multiple buttons several times, which others call the <em>\u201csecret menu\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> <strong>Press <\/strong>the<em> <\/em><strong><em>\u201cHome\u201d <\/em>button <\/strong>from the Roku remote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2023-01-26\/clear-cache-roku-secret-menu-step1.jpeg\" alt=\"Clear Cache Roku From Secret Menu - Step 1\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> <strong>Choose <\/strong><em><strong>&#8220;Home&#8221;<\/strong> <\/em>from the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2023-01-26\/clear-cache-roku-secret-menu-step2.jpeg\" alt=\"Clear Cache Roku From Secret Menu - Step 2\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> <strong>Press <\/strong>the <em><strong>&#8220;Home&#8221;<\/strong> <\/em>button <strong>five times<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2023-01-26\/clear-cache-roku-secret-menu-step3.jpeg\" alt=\"Clear Cache Roku From Secret Menu - Step 3\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 4.<\/strong> <strong>Press <\/strong>the <strong><em>&#8220;UP&#8221;<\/em> button once<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2023-01-26\/clear-cache-roku-secretmenu-step4.jpeg\" alt=\"Clear Cache Roku From Secret Menu - Step 4\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 5.<\/strong> <strong>Press <\/strong>the <strong><em>&#8220;Rewind&#8221; <\/em>button 2 times<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2023-01-26\/clear-cache-roku-secret-menu-step5.jpeg\" alt=\"Clear Cache Roku From Secret Menu - Step 5\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 6.<\/strong> <strong>Press <\/strong>the <strong><em>&#8220;Fast Forward&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> button <strong>2 times<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2023-01-26\/clear-cache-roku-secret-menu-step6.jpeg\" alt=\"Clear Cache Roku From Secret Menu - Step 6\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 7.<\/strong> <strong>Wait 10-20 seconds<\/strong> &amp; your Roku device will be restarted.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-2%3A-restart-roku-from-settings\">Method 2: Restart Roku From Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to clear the cache on your device by restarting your Roku from settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> <strong>Go<\/strong> to the <em><strong>&#8220;Settings&#8221;<\/strong> <\/em>menu &amp; press<em> <strong>&#8220;OK&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2023-01-26\/clear-cache-roku-restart-step1.jpeg\" alt=\"Clear Cache Roku By Restarting - Step 1\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> <strong>Choose <\/strong><em><strong>&#8220;System&#8221;<\/strong> <\/em>&amp; press <em><strong>&#8220;OK&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2023-01-26\/clear-cache-roku-restart-step2.jpeg\" alt=\"Clear Cache Roku By Restarting - Step 2\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> <strong>Choose <\/strong><em><strong>&#8220;Power&gt; System Restart &gt; Restart&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2023-01-26\/clear-cache-roku-restart-step3.jpeg\" alt=\"Clear Cache Roku By Restarting - Step 3\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you do not see the <em>&#8220;Power&#8221;<\/em> submenu, look directly for <em>&#8220;System Restart&#8221;<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-3%3A-deleting-a-specific-roku-channel\">Method 3: Deleting a Specific Roku Channel<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If you suspect that a particular Roku channel produces a heavy amount of cache, uninstalling and reinstalling it can delete the cache. To do this, press the <em>\u201cHome\u201d <\/em>button on the remote and choose the app that needs cache removal. Press the <em>\u201casterisk\u201d<\/em> button, then select the<em> \u201cRemove Channel\u201d<\/em> option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the data associated with the deleted channel, such as the user profile, account details, and customized settings, will also be deleted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Need more channels? Discover how to <a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/sec-network-roku\/\">watch the SEC Network on Roku<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-4%3A-resetting-factory-settings\">Method 4: Resetting Factory Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Resetting the factory settings may help address your Roku&#8217;s poor performance. Here&#8217;s how to clear the cache on your device by resetting your Roku factory settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> doing a factory reset will delete everything you saved on your Roku device.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 1.<\/strong> <strong>Press <\/strong>the<em> <strong>&#8220;Home&#8221;<\/strong> <\/em>button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2023-01-26\/clear-cache-roku-factory-reset-step1.jpeg\" alt=\"Clear Cache Roku By Factory Reset - Step 1\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> <strong>Choose <\/strong><em><strong>&#8220;Settings &gt; System &gt; Advanced System Settings&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2023-01-26\/clear-cache-roku-factory-reset-step2.jpeg\" alt=\"Clear Cache Roku By Factory Reset - Step 2\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> <strong>Choose <em>&#8220;Factory Reset &gt; Factory reset everything&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> &amp; <strong>enter <\/strong>the code requested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2023-01-26\/clear-cache-roku-factory-reset-step3.jpeg\" alt=\"Clear Cache Roku By Factory Reset - Step 3\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some smart TV makers started offering built-in Roku operating systems. To clear the cache on TCL Roku TV or any other TV with built-in Roku via factory settings reset, follow the same steps as above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Related article:<\/strong>  <a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/firestick-roku-tv\/\">Can You Use Firestick on Roku TV?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-5%3A-resetting-from-physical-tv-button\">Method 5: Resetting From Physical TV Button<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>To clear the Roku cache using a physical TV button, just locate the \u201cReset\u201d button at the back of your Roku TV, then press &amp; hold the button with the tip of a pen until the TV restarts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>You should also consider that resetting a Roku TV deletes all data stored in it, such as your passwords, downloaded channels, network connections, etc.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-benefits-of-clearing-cache-on-roku\">What Does Cleaning Cache on Roku Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Cleaning your Roku device&#8217;s cache can free up storage space, leading to quicker loading times and improved speed. It may also resolve minor bugs and prevent issues caused by outdated cache files.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearing the cache on your Roku TV can also improve its performance and fix any slow or freezing issues. Like clearing the cache on other smart devices, this will make Roku work better and faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, one of the solutions recommended to fix problems with HBO Max being slow on Roku is to clear Roku\u2019s cache.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"you-can-fix-roku-performance-by-various-means\">You Can Fix Roku Performance by Various Means<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If you are experimenting with sluggishness, freezing, or displaying non-updated content, you should try clearing your cache and see if those issues disappear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use any of the methods we&#8217;ve described here and see which one fits your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, there won&#8217;t be any harm in doing this unless you know what you are doing, so hopefully, we&#8217;ve explained it well enough to avoid any surprises when attempting to clear the cake of your Roku TV.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"references\">References<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.roku.com\/article\/208757008\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">How To Restart or Factory Reset Your Roku Device [Roku Support]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"related-articles\">Related Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/web-browser-roku\/\">How To Use A Web Browser On Roku [2023]<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/find-password-roku\/\">Find Your Password for Direct Roku [Super Easy]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, you can clean your Roku TV cache. 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