The following tutorial will guide you on How to Speed Boost Firestick & Android TV using two separate applications.
These speed-boost applications help you disable background apps and enhance device performance.
Users often have multiple applications and tools on their streaming devices that can slow them down.
Some apps keep running in the background even when not in use, causing slowdowns on Firestick & Android TV Devices, especially during content streaming.
Fortunately, there are options available to boost speed and performance quickly.
The guide below offers two methods to speed boost Firestick & Android TV: a free option and a paid option with additional benefits.
The paid option provides advantages that the free option doesn’t, resolving device issues effectively.
We present both a screenshot guide and a video guide for installing and using these applications.
We recommend watching the video guide as it covers essential details not included in the screenshot guide.
Keep reading to discover How to Speed Boost your Firestick or Android TV Box in simple steps.
How to Speed Boost Firestick/Android TV Video Guide
How to Speed Boost Firestick/Android TV Screenshot Guide
Below are the installation instructions for two different speed boost applications. The first is a free app, and the second is a paid app offering advanced features.
Fast Task Killer (Free)
In this guide, we demonstrate using a Fire TV Stick 4K Max. These instructions are applicable to various Firestick models and Android TV devices like MECOOL, onn. Google TV, NVIDIA SHIELD, and more.
The first app recommended for speeding up your streaming device is the Fast Task Killer, a free application.
Follow the step-by-step instructions to install Fast Task Killer on your preferred device.
1. Install the Downloader app from your App Store (Amazon App Store or Google Play) and enable Unknown Sources in your device settings.
If you haven’t done this yet, refer to the screenshot tutorial for detailed instructions.
Install Downloader & Enable Unknown Sources
2. Launch Downloader
3. Hover over the URL bar, click the select button on your remote to open the keyboard.
4. Type the Downloader Code for the TROYPOINT ToolBox, which is 250931, and click Go.
5. You will be directed to a redirect page.
6. This will lead you to the TROYPOINT Toolbox home screen.
TROYPOINT Tip: Hold down the select button on your remote for a few seconds to add TROYPOINT Toolbox as a Favorite in the Downloader App for quick future access. You can also bookmark this page by clicking the hamburger menu in the top-right corner of the screen.
7. Scroll down to locate Fast Task Killer and click Download.
8. Click Install.
9. You will then encounter Fast Task Killer Ready to launch! message. Click Done.
10. Click delete to remove the installation file.
11. Click Delete again.
12. Return to the home-screen of your device and open your Apps to move Fast Task Killer to the top menu bar for quick access.
Installation is now complete! Launch Fast Task Killer and view the list of terminated processes which are the apps and tools that Fast Task Killer force closes to speed up your firestick or Android TV device! 
For an additional speed boost performance, consider TDUK App Killer (Paid) which has added features not found in the free app. Kindly note that this app is priced at $1.99 and available for purchase on Amazon App Store or Google Play Store. Get TDUK App Killer from Google Play Store
1. Go to the home screen of your device, search for TDUK App Killer, and click on it. 
2. Click on TDUK App Killer. 
3. Lastly, click on the Shopping Cart.
4. Click to confirm payment.
5. Wait for the app to install.
6. You will then encounter TDUK App Killer Ready to launch! message. Click Open.
7. If prompted, click OK.
8. You will encounter a note that says Please ensure you have enabled ADB Debugging. If you haven’t already, please do so within settings.
Installation is now complete! To learn how to use this app to speed boost your Firestick or Android TV device, continue reading.
How to Use TDUK App Killer
1. Launch the TDUK App Killer and click Count total running background APPS.
2. This will show you the number of apps running in the background of your device.
3. Click Force Stop ALL APPS.
4. You will then see the total number of apps that have been forcibly closed.
5. You can also Setup Whitelist which will make sure to keep apps of your choice running in the background.
6. We strongly recommend whitelisting your VPN for ensuring you are always protected.
That’s it! You have the option to whitelist any apps of your choice and utilize the App Killer to enhance the speed of your Firestick or Android TV device. Enjoy!
For additional resource guides to optimize performance on your device, check out our popular tutorials in the links below:
- How to Stop Firestick Buffering
- Best Hidden Firestick Settings
- How to Turn Off Background Apps on Firestick/Android TV
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I speed-boost my Firestick?
The guide above provides two methods to enhance the speed of your Firestick or Android TV Device with various applications.
What is Fast Task Killer?
Fast Task Killer is a free application that force closes apps and tools running in the background of your device.
What is TDUK App Killer?
TDUK App Killer is a paid application that eliminates apps running in the background with additional benefits and features.
Is TDUK App Killer better than Fast Task Killer?
The TDUK App Killer offers various settings and features that are not present in the Fast Task Killer application.