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How to Fix Memory Leak Problem on Chromecast with Google TV

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Google released the Chromecast with Google TV but with a flaw that users may find forgiving. The Chromecast with Google TV comes with an 8GB of storage space running. While it may be good enough if you only have a few apps on your Chromecast device, it may soon lead to low and insufficient storage space that can cause memory leak problems when you have to update your apps and install new ones.

Many users have experienced memory leak problems with their Chromecast with Google TV streaming player. In some cases, there are instances of app crashes and overheating. While it may be unfortunate to encounter all these issues with Chromecast, there are still solutions that may help you fix the error.

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Fixing Memory Leak Problem Due to Insufficient Storage Space on Chromecast with Google TV Streaming Device

Memory leaks affect the performance of an app on any device. It can also disrupt the entire OS of your Chromecast with Google TV. To help you troubleshoot these hardware problems, check out the methods that you can try below.

Method #1 – Uninstall Unused Apps to Free up Storage Space on your Chromecast with Google TV

Check your app library and see if there are apps that you can remove to free up some precious space on your device’s limited storage allocation. You may also want to watch out which app may be causing the issue and try to delete it as well. However, if you do not want to uninstall any app on your Chromecast with Google TV, you can try other solutions below.

Method #2 – Clear your App Cache

Is there an app that may be hogging up the memory on your Chromecast device? You can clear the cache and delete unnecessary files to free up storage space.

  • Launch the Chromecast with Google TV.
  • Click your Profile.
  • Go to Settings.
  • Select Apps.
  • Choose the app where you want to clear the cache. If you cannot find it, click See All apps.
  • Select Clear Cache.
  • Click OK.
  • If you do not know which app is causing the problem, you can clear the cache on each app one at a time.

Method #3 – Install New Update on Chromecast with Google TV

Google released a new firmware or software version update on Chromecast with Google TV that includes fixes for bugs like memory leaks and app crashes. Due to some user reports on memory leak issues, Google is optimizing its Chromecast storage and improving storage management with an upgrade.

  • Navigate to the Settings menu on your Chromecast with Google TV.
  • Select About.
  • Choose System Update.
  • Make sure you are installing the firmware QTS1.210311.036.

Method #4 – Use an External USB

If you need to add more storage space to your Chromecast with Google TV, you can do so with an external USB. For Chromecast with Google TV, you will need to use the USB-C hub or the USB Type C dock or dongle with a power splitter.

Do you have other solutions that may help resolve the memory leak issues on Chromecast with Google TV? We would love to know, so please share them with us in the comments below.

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Eddie Mendoza Jr
Eddie Mendoza Jr
Eddie has a degree in Information Technology with a natural inclination towards troubleshooting devices. With more than 10 years of blogging experience in different niches, he has found it most satisfying when writing easy-to-follow guides and simplified articles related to computers, smart TVs, mobile devices and Internet-based services.

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