Why Does My Firestick Keep Saying Critically Low Storage? (9 Main Reasons Why!)

Firestick is a tv streaming device which is one of the best media players in the market. It is a combination of a streaming stick and gaming machine with lots of content for you to enjoy. We do use Firestick for viewing movies, TV shows and playing games. It offers good quality images with voice clarity which depend on the quality of your internet connection.

However, after sometime it might show that your device is running out of space or is low on storage units. This can cause major problems to your device and you may have to format it. The question of, “Why does my firestick keep saying critically low storage?” can be resolved in many ways.

9 Main Reasons Why Your Firestick Keeps Saying It Has Critically Low Storage

1. Update your device

You can fix this over time. Before buying new memory for your device you might want to update your Firestick by doing a few simple steps. The Firestick is an internet application and there are many updates made in the recent time. These updates are to ensure better performance and good viewing experience.

You have to click on the device icon on the top right corner as shown in the picture below. It will lead you to “Settings” option where you can make all changes required in order to make your firestick work properly.

2. Check the storage space

You can’t ignore the importance of a good quality storage. Want to play movies using your Firestick? You must have a good quality storage with enough space to store all the movies, TV shows and other things that you want. If these are not there, you have to format your device.

You just have to go to Settings by clicking on the device icon and then select “Storage” tab: Then click on “Format” button which will lead you to “Format Storage”. You can then choose the “Format” option. This will remove all the files from your storage and then you can add fresh new data.

3. Remove extra files

There are many folders stored in your device and it is very important to check these folders. They might be old and useless which are not required by your device any more. Most of these files get accumulated when you use Firestick for a long period of time. These files may be of no use and they can be removed if you want to free more space in your device.

You just have to go to Settings and then click on “Storage” tab. Then click on the folder you want to delete and then click on “Delete” option which is shown in the picture below:

4. Remove unwanted Apps

Your Firestick might be showing extra apps which are unnecessary for your Firestick. Most likely, these were installed while downloading other apps from the app store and they can be removed as well.

It is always better to get rid of those unwanted unwanted apps. You just have to go to your “Settings” and then click on “Applications” tab. Then click on the app you want to remove and then click on “Delete”. It will lead you to “Clear Data” option where you can select all the data from that app.

5. Convert extension from .mp4/mov

If you want to play videos in full video quality, you should convert your videos into .mp4/HD mov format. If your Firestick is not having storage space, it can’t store files this way so it will show a message saying: “Your device is low on storage memory. You will need to delete or move files” or “your device is critically low on storage memory”.

You just have to go to your “Settings” and then click on “Applications” tab. Then you have to select the app for which you want to convert extension. After selecting the app, you will see a new option called “Convert this file type”. You can select it and it will start converting all of your videos with .mp4/.mov extension. Once converted, you can use them in your device with full video quality.

6. Uninstall unnecessary apps

Your Firestick might be showing extra apps which are unnecessary for your Firestick. Most likely, these were installed while downloading other apps from the app store and they can be removed as well.

It is always better to get rid of those unwanted unwanted apps. You just have to go to your “Settings” and then click on “Applications” tab. Then click on the app you want to remove and then click on “Uninstall”. It will lead you to “Uninstall” option where you can uninstall all the data from that app.

7. Clear cache files

There are lots of cached/temporary files stored in your device which are not required by your device any more. These files might be of no use and they can be removed if you want to free more space in your device.

You just have to go to your “Settings” and then click on “Applications” tab. Then you have to select the app for which you want to clear cache files. After selecting the app, you will see a new option called “Clear cache”. You can select it and it will start clearing all of your cached files from that app.

8. Delete Sync

Sometimes sync data might be stored in your device which are not required by your device any more. These files might be of no use and they can be removed if you want to free more space in your device. You just have to go to your “Settings” and then click on “Applications” tab. Then you have to select the app for which you want to delete sync data. After selecting the app, you will see a new option called “Delete sync”. You can select it and it will start clearing all of your sync data from that app.

9. Remove unwanted media files

Sometimes, you might be storing unnecessary files in your Firestick which are not required by your device any more. These files might be of no use and they can be removed if you want to free more space in your device. You just have to go to your “Settings” and then click on “Applications” tab.

The question “why does my firestick keep saying critically low storage?” can be answered by deleting unwanted media files. It means you are storing lots of unwanted media files in your device which are not required by your device any more.

Why Does My Firestick Keep Saying Critically Low Storage? Final Thoughts

Next time your Firestick tell you that you are critically low on storage, make sure you updated your device, check the storage space, remove extra files and unwanted apps, convert your videos into .mp4/HD mov format, uninstall unnecessary apps, clear cache files, delete synch or remove unwanted media files. We really hope you enjoyed this article and are able to get your firestick’s memory back to optimal space!

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