How To Reset Kodi on Android Devices & Boost Performance

reset kodi on android

This step-by-step tutorial will show you How to Reset Kodi on Android Devices.

Completing a Kodi reset on your Android device is handy when you’re having problems. It allows you to start over with a fresh install without uninstalling the application.

Kodi is one of the most popular Streaming APKs used by millions of cord-cutters and techies globally.

Resetting Kodi on an Android device is a quick process that will only take a minute or two. A quick reset can often help with any Kodi Buffering problems you may encounter.

Due to the somewhat unstable add-ons and wizards that are installed, it is necessary to reset Kodi regularly, regardless of the streaming device in use.

If you own an Amazon Firestick or Fire TV, a written guide for resetting Kodi on Firestick and Fire TV devices is also available.

How To Reset Kodi on Firestick/Fire TV

When you perform this reset, please be aware that everything within Kodi will be erased, including your Kodi Addons, skins, Kodi Builds, wizards, and settings.

I strongly recommend going through both the video and screenshot guides below for a detailed process on how to reset Kodi on Android TV Box.

How To Reset Kodi On Android TV

Below, we provide two sets of instructions for resetting Kodi on Android devices.

The first guide is for those using Android TV devices like the NVIDIA Shield, MECOOL Boxes, Tivo Stream 4K, etc.

The second tutorial is for those using Stock Android TV Boxes such as the X96 Max, T95q, Beelink GT-King, and other generic boxes.

Below, we are resetting Kodi on an NVIDIA Shield, which runs the “Android TV” operating system.

1. From the home screen, click Settings.

From the home screen click Settings.

2. Scroll down and click Apps.

Scroll down and click Apps.

3. Click See all apps.

Click See all apps.

4. Locate and click Kodi.

Locate and click Kodi.

5. Click Clear data.

Click Clear data to reset kodi on android

6. Click OK.

Click OK to reset kodi on your android tv box

7. Launch Kodi and then click Continue.

Launch Kodi and click Continue.

8. Press Allow.

Click Allow.

9. You have successfully reset Kodi on your Android TV device!

You have successfully reset Kodi on your Android TV device! 

How to Reset Kodi on Stock Android OS

Screenshot Guide

1. On the device home screen, click Settings.

2. Under Preferences, click More Setting.

Step 3 - How To Reset Kodi On Android TV Box Video Tutorial

3. Under Device, click Apps.

Step 4 - How To Reset Kodi On Android TV Box Video Tutorial

4. From the list of apps, select Kodi.

Step 5 - How To Reset Kodi On Android TV Box Video Tutorial

5. The current total data installed within the Kodi app will be displayed. Select CLEAR DATA and let it go through the process of clearing space, deleting, etc. This may take a minute.

NOTE: After selecting CLEAR DATA, all your data such as add-ons, settings, files, accounts, and databases on your Kodi will be permanently deleted, and the app will revert to its original settings.

Step 6 - How To Reset Kodi On Android TV Box Video Tutorial

6. You will receive a warning that this action will permanently erase all data on Kodi. Click OK.

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