# Clearing a Samsung TV’s cache may ease sluggish menus and buffering

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/how-to-clear-the-cache-on-your-samsung-tv/
- Published: 2026-11-14T21:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T21:32:18+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2312222/how-to-clear-cache-samsung-tv/
- Topics: Entertainment, TV

## Key points

- Clearing cache may improve sluggish or crashing Samsung TV apps.
- It removes temporary files without deleting apps or settings.
- First app launches may be slower after clearing.

## Summary

The article explains that clearing temporary cache files may help resolve sluggish menus, buffering, freezing or crashes on a Samsung TV. The process can also free some limited storage, while leaving downloaded apps, settings, Wi-Fi details and software updates intact.

For Samsung TVs made from 2020 onwards, the instructions given for clearing the system cache are Settings > Support > Device Care > Start Device Care. The article says cache builds up again through app use, so clearing it every few months may help; apps may take a few extra seconds to load the first time afterwards. It distinguishes clearing cache from clearing app data, which can remove saved preferences.

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