Clearing Cache in Kodi
If you’ve been operating Kodi for awhile then you should know there’s an easy maintenance procedure that should probably be done at least once a week depending on your usage. This helps smooth any issues related to stuttering, buffering or just any annoying pauses in your streams.
So what is this so called maintenance?
It’s simply clearing the cache within Kodi to prevent it from filling up and causing possible streaming issues. Purging packages will also help as well in this maintenance process.
What is a cache? In reference to Kodi, the common termed cache is referred to as video cache, since that it the most problem-some of all. If your video cache does not store enough temporary data in advance, then you may experience a lag or several pauses during the stream.
The ideal is to store enough of the video stream in advance, where if there is a problem then it has enough data stored to keep the video smooth from interruptions.
In this guide below, we’ll show you how to manually perform the basic maintenance of clearing the cache within Kodi.
We’ll also show you two awesome ways to have it automatic setup to clear cache within Kodi. Ultimately, it will save you from any type of grunt work of having to do it yourself every single time.
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How to Manually Clear Cache within Kodi
You can manually clear cache in Kodi by using the Indigo installer from TVADDONS. The Indigo installer is an amazing all in one type of tool. It allows you setup and config your Kodi setup, individually add add-ons, tools, factory reset, network test and much more.
The Indigo installer has a maintenance tool that allows you to manually clear cache. But first, you need to the indigo. Lets follow the steps on how to install the Indigo Installer.
Enable Addon – Install From Unknown Sources
- Select Settings [Cog Icon, top left corner]
- Select System Settings
- Select Addons
- Enable Unknown Sources
- Warning message with popup:
[Add-ons will be given access to personal data stored on this device. By allowing, you agree that you are solely responsible for any loss of data, wanted behavior , or damage your device] - Select Yes
Addon Installation
- Select Settings
- Select File Manager
- Select Add Source
- Select <none>
- Enter Path: http://fusion.tvaddons.ag
- Select Ok
- Select “Enter a name for this media Source”
- Then, Enter: Fusion
- Head back to the Kodi home Screen
- Select Addons
- Select the Addon Installer Icon [Left upper corner]
- Select Install from zip file
- Select FUSION
Select Begin-here
- Select plugin.program.indigo-1.0.2.zip
- Add-on status will say enabled
- Go to the Home screen > addons
- Open Indigo
- Scroll to Maintenance Tools
- Select Clear Cache
- Select Purge Packages
Method 1 – Merlin Autocleaner
- Launch Kodi
- Click file manager under System
- Click Add source
- In the top box click and type in the following url: http://mwiz.co.uk/repo and click Done
- Next click in the bottom box and name it what you like Merlin
- Click Ok
- Return to the Kodi main screen
- Click System > Add-ons > Install from zip file
- Choose Merlin
- Click repository.merlin.zip
- Wait for the enabled Merlin notification
- Click Install from repository
- Choose Merlin Repository > Program Add-ons > Merlin Auto Cleaner > Install
Method 2 – Echo Wizard Autocleaner
At your Kodi Home screen.
- Select Settings
- Select File Manager
- Select Add Source
- Select <none>
- Enter Path: http://echocoder.com/repo
- Under “Enter a name for this media source” Enter: ECHO
- Return to the Kodi home screen
- Select Addons
- Select the Addon Browser [Looks like a unpackaged box icon]
- Select Install from zip file
- Select ECHO
- Select respository.echo-VERSIONNUMBER.zip
- Wait for Echo Wizard Enabled [Top right corner]
- Select Install from respository
- Select Echo Respository > Program Addons > Echo Wizard > Install
- DONE!
- Locate the program addon by going to home screen > addons > program addons.
