If the apps on an LG TV keep lagging, crashing, or going unresponsive, clearing the cache is the best solution. Unfortunately, there is no direct option to clear the cache on an LG Smart TV. You can either restart the LG TV or close the apps running in the background to remove the cached data.
If an issue occurs while using a web browser, you can clear its browsing data to remove the cached files. In this section, we have explained all the possible ways to delete the cache files from your webOS TV.
Turn Off LG TV to Clear the Cache
1. Press the Power button on the LG TV or the remote to turn off your TV.
2. After a few minutes, turn on your LG TV. The cache data on your TV will be cleared automatically.
Close Background Apps to Clear Cache
The next possible way to remove the cache data is by clearing the recent apps on your LG TV. The recent apps can be closed automatically and manually.
Close the Recent Apps Automatically
The LG TV automatically closes the recent apps when you turn off the TV. So press the power button on the remote control to turn it off and then turn it on again after a few minutes to determine whether the application works without any issues.
Close the Recent Apps Manually
1. Hold the Home button on the LG TV remote to view the recent apps list.
2. Select the app that you need to close from recent apps.
3. Tap the X icon to terminate the app from recently opened apps.
Clear LG TV Web Browser Cache
1. Go to the apps list and click the Web Browser icon to launch the application
2. Once the browser opens, click the Menu icon and select the Settings icon.
3. Toggle the button near Private Browsing.
4. Hit the Clear Browsing Data option and click OK to clear the cache from your LG Smart TV.
Remove Cached Data on Installed Apps
Note: This method will completely erase the app data and cache files. If you don’t mind losing all the data, you can proceed with these methods.
All the installed applications will store cache to improve the app’s performance. However, after a certain period, the app’s cached data becomes corrupted. Because of that, the app won’t work properly on your LG TV. To fix this, you must delete the app on your LG TV and reinstall it. It will erase all the app logs, including cached files.
Reset the LG Smart TV
If the issue persists after uninstalling and reinstalling the app, it is better to reset the LG Smart TV. Performing a reset will restore your LG TV to its original state and make it look new. It will clear the app cache, network settings, account login info, installed apps, and customized settings.
FAQ
Use the Memory Optimizer on LG TV to free up memory. Press the Settings key on the remote and click Support. On the next menu, click OLED care and choose Memory Optimizer. Tap Start.