Removing apps you no longer use frees storage on a Fire TV Stick and can help it run more smoothly. You can uninstall most apps from Settings or straight from the Apps screen. Menu names may differ slightly on newer Fire TV software, but the idea is the same.
Quick Answer
Go to Settings, Applications, Manage Installed Applications, select the app, choose Uninstall and confirm. Or highlight the app in Your Apps, press the Menu button on the remote and choose Uninstall.
How to Uninstall Apps on a Fire TV Stick
- From the home screen, open Settings (the gear icon).
- Select Applications.
- Select Manage Installed Applications.
- Pick the app you want to remove.
- Select Uninstall, then confirm with Uninstall again.
- Faster option: open Your Apps and Channels, highlight the app, press the Menu button (three lines) on the remote and choose Uninstall.
Uninstall, Clear Cache or Clear Data
| Option | What it does |
|---|---|
| Uninstall | Removes the app and its data |
| Clear cache | Deletes temporary files; you stay signed in |
| Clear data | Resets the app as if newly installed |
| Force stop | Closes a frozen app without removing it |
Troubleshooting
- If Uninstall is missing or greyed out, the app is built in. You cannot remove system apps, but you can clear their cache.
- If storage is still low, sort the list by size and remove the largest apps first, then restart the stick. See how to restart a Fire TV Stick.
- If the app comes back, it may be reinstalled from your library automatically. Remove it from your apps library online, or turn off automatic updates for it. Read how app updates work on Fire TV.
- Sideloaded apps you added yourself uninstall the same way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will uninstalling an app cancel my subscription?
No. Subscriptions are billed separately. Cancel them in your account or with the service.
Can I reinstall an app later?
Yes. Search for it or find it in your app library and install it again.
How do I see how much space is left?
Go to Settings, My Fire TV, About, Storage.
Does this work on Fire TV Cube and Fire TV smart TVs?
Yes. The steps are the same on most Fire TV devices.
Summary
- Settings, Applications, Manage Installed Applications.
- Select the app.
- Uninstall and confirm.
- Or use Menu, Uninstall from Your Apps.
- Clear cache for apps you cannot remove.
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