If iMPlayer on your Fire TV Stick is running slow or acting up, this guide will help you fix it. It’s divided into two parts: Part One shows how to clear the cache, which removes temporary files and speeds up the app without resetting it. Part Two explains how to clear the app data, fully resetting iMPlayer to fix deeper issues. Both parts include simple, step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow, even if you’re not very tech-savvy.
You can follow the step-by-step video below on how to clear data
Part One: How to Clear Cache on iMPlayer (Fire TV Stick)
If your iMPlayer is running slow or lagging, clearing the cache can help speed it up. Cache only removes temporary files — it does not reset or delete your data. Follow these simple steps:
Follow these steps to clear the cache
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Press the Home button on your Fire TV Stick remote.
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From the Home Screen, go to Settings.
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Select Applications.
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Choose Manage Installed Applications.
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Scroll down and select iMPlayer.
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Click on Clear Cache.
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Press OK to confirm.
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Press the Home button.
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Restart the Fire TV Stick to apply the changes.
Part Two: How to Clear Data on iMPlayer (Fire TV Stick)
If you’ve been using iMPlayer for a while and it starts acting up, freezing, or behaving strangely, clearing the app data can fix many issues. This resets the app completely, so you’ll need to re-enter your playlist or login details afterward.
Follow the steps below:
How to Clear Data on iMPlayer
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Press the Home button on your Fire TV Stick remote.
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From the Home Screen, go to Settings.
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Select Applications.
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Choose Manage Installed Applications.
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Scroll down and select iMPlayer.
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Click on Clear Data.
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Press OK to confirm clearing the data.
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Press the Home button to return to the main screen.
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Reopen iMPlayer.
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If a pop-up appears, make sure to hit Allow — otherwise, the app won’t work.
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At the top, you’ll see a message. Press Close, then don’t press anything.
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Wait for the playlist to download automatically.
You’re All Set!
Once the playlist finishes downloading, iMPlayer will be ready to use again with a fresh start.
How to Restart Your Fire TV Stick
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Press and hold Select + Play/Pause together for a few seconds
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Go to Settings → My Fire TV → Restart
That's it — your cache is cleared and your device should feel faster.
