Android Smart TVs usually come with limited RAM, and after regular use the TV may feel slow, laggy, or apps may reload frequently. You don’t need a factory reset or any risky booster apps. The following safe and proven methods will significantly improve RAM performance and overall speed on Android TV.
Close Background Apps Properly
Many apps keep running in the background and consume RAM even when not in use.
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Open Settings on your Android TV.
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Go to Apps and open See all apps.
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Select heavy apps such as YouTube, Netflix, or Prime Video.
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Tap Force Stop to close the app completely.
This instantly frees RAM and reduces lag while switching between apps.
Limit Background Processes (Hidden Powerful Setting)
This is one of the most effective RAM-boosting tricks available on Android TV.
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Open Settings → Device Preferences → About.
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Scroll to Build and press OK 7 times to enable Developer Options.
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Go back and open Developer Options.
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Open Background process limit and select At most 2 processes or At most 3 processes.
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Scroll down and set Window animation scale to 0.5x.
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Set Transition animation scale to 0.5x.
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Set Animator duration scale to 0.5x.
Reducing animation scales makes the TV feel much faster and prevents apps from eating RAM silently in the background.
Disable Unnecessary System & Preinstalled Apps
Many Android TVs come with unwanted preinstalled apps that consume RAM.
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Open Settings → Apps → See all apps.
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Select apps you never use.
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Tap Disable (do not disable essential system apps).
This permanently frees RAM and improves daily performance.
Clear Cache (Not Data) Regularly – App Cache
Over time, app cache builds up and slows RAM response.
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Open Settings → Apps → See all apps.
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Open apps like YouTube, Play Store, and Google TV Home.
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Tap Clear Cache only and avoid Clear Data.
This improves app loading speed and RAM availability.
Clear Cache from Storage (All Apps at Once – If Available)
Some Android TVs allow clearing cached data from storage in one go.
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Open Settings → Storage or Device Preferences → Storage.
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Select Internal Shared Storage.
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Open Cached data.
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Tap OK / Clear cache.
This clears cache from all apps at once and instantly frees memory space.
Reduce Home Screen Load
Home screen animations and previews continuously use RAM.
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Open Settings → Device Preferences → Home Screen.
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Turn off Video previews, Auto-play trailers, and Recommendations.
Your Android TV home screen will feel lighter and smoother immediately.
Restart TV the Right Way
Simply switching off the TV does not clear RAM properly.
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Press and hold the Power button on the remote.
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Select Restart from the menu.
This clears temporary RAM completely and refreshes system memory.
By applying these methods regularly, you can noticeably increase RAM performance on Android TV, reduce lag, speed up navigation, and enjoy smooth streaming without installing any third-party cleaner or booster apps.
