4 Ways to Fix Fire TV Stick Not Loading Apps

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• Go to Settings > Applications > Manage Installed Applications > select the app > Clear cache.
• Open the app settings > Uninstall > confirm the same. Reinstall the app and check again.
• Go to Settings > My Fire TV > Reset to Factory Defaults > Reset. Set up your Fire TV Stick and check again.

Basic Fixes:

• Check internet connection: If you try opening apps on a Fire TV Stick on a slow network connection, they may not open on the first try. Ensure you are dealing with at least double-digit Wi-Fi speed and then access apps. Additionally, ensure to clear any interface between your TV and router.
• Restart the Fire TV Stick: If your Fire TV Stick is not loading apps, the issue might be due to a glitch on your device. A simple reboot should help you load apps. Use the settings to reboot your device and check again.
• Check device storage: With hundreds of apps and games available from the Amazon App Store, filling the default storage is easy. However, this can also prevent apps from loading. So, check and ensure your Fire TV Stick has ample storage space.
• Disable VPN: When you set up a VPN network on your Fire TV Stick, some region-specific apps may not work. Disable the VPN and try again.
• Update Fire OS: An outdated Fire OS software version could prevent apps from loading on the Fire TV Stick. Manually check for updates and install a new Fire OS build on the Fire TV Stick.

Fix 1: Clear Application Cache

All the installed apps on the Fire TV Stick collect cache data in the background to load the content quickly. An app collecting lots of cache data may lead to the app not opening on the device. You must clear cache data for the troubling app on the Fire TV Stick. Here’s how.

Step 1: Scroll down to the Settings menu and open Applications.

Step 2: Scroll down to Manage Installed Applications.

Step 3: Select the app that’s not loading on Fire TV Stick.

Step 4: Scroll down and select Clear cache.

Fix 2: Ensure the App Is Still Available on Fire TV Stick

If you haven’t used a specific app for a long time, Fire OS might delete it without your consent to free up device storage space. When you open the Applications menu, you may see a little cloud icon above the app icon. So, download the app again for it to work on your Fire TV Stick.

Fix 3: Reinstall App

If a specific app isn’t opening on your Fire TV Stick, delete and reinstall it. This will remove any app settings that might be causing it not to open. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Go to Settings → Applications.

Step 2: Here, select Manage Installed Applications.

Step 3: From the list, select the relevant app.

Step 4: Select Uninstall and confirm the same.

Now, go to the Amazon App Store and reinstall the app. Try setting up and using the app again on your Fire TV Stick.

Fix 4: Factory Reset Fire TV Stick

If you still can’t load apps, reset your Fire TV Stick. Doing this will delete all device data, apps, settings, etc., and fix any related issues. Follow the below steps to do it.

Step 1: Go to Settings and select My Fire TV.

Step 2: Select Reset to Factory Defaults and confirm the same.

Wait for the reset process to finish. Once done, set up your Fire TV Stick device and install the relevant apps. Then, try using them to see if the issue has been fixed.