Amazon has just dropped a major Firestick and Fire TV update with a one-click option to clear all app caches. On my Firestick, it even shows I can instantly free up 693.32 MB of storage. Sounds great… but is it actually worth using?
In this video, I’ll explain:
✅ How to check if your device has the latest Fire OS update
🔄 Where to find the new “Clear All Caches” option
📦 Why some people love it (more storage)
⚠️ Why others say it can slow your apps down
🔍 My recommended best practices for when you should and shouldn’t clear cache
I’ll also share a quick tip on checking your privacy settings after updates, and explain why your cache never truly hits 0 KB (hello 16.38 KB residual cache 👀).
👉 What about you — will you use this new feature regularly, or leave it alone unless an app is giving you trouble? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
00:00 – Intro: Fire Stick’s New Update
00:38 – Shoutout to Joe & the Private Community
01:03 – Checking Your Update Version
01:47 – The New Feature
02:44 – Why People Like It
03:15 – Why It’s Controversial
04:22 – Quick Tip: Privacy Settings After Updates
05:52 – Testing the Feature
06:43 – Best Practices for Clearing Cache
07:15 – Outro & viewer question
08:03 – Outtakes & Extras
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I typically clear the cache of side lobes/third party apps after I use them. I do this via the Background Apps and Process List app, and that's after I force them closed. If I don't clear the cache in this manner, after using third-party apps come it will drop my available space anywhere from 630 MB to 740 MB. I notice some problems when my storage gets so low. At one point it was down to around 500 MB.
When I go to the new, " Clear All Application Caches" function, it tells me I will only be freeing up 30.71 MB of storage. Currently, I only have 840 MB free. I don't pack my device with apps I don't use.
My fire cube updated by itself 😂😂😂. But it doesn’t have the new cache thing.
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Just wanted to say hello Gorgeous
I have five firesticks over two property locations. Only one had this feature after update installed. Any ideas why?
Hi ‘ am having issues with download speeds on my firestick ‘ is my gen1 4K up to the job
is it time to upgrade ‘ if so ‘ what would you recommend please ? Thanks.
After update software still waiting
WOW! Love the new look! 🔥
Your hair looks fantastic