How to Fix It When Fire Stick Keeps Optimizing
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Wait the suggested amount of time. If your Fire Stick has been on the optimization screen for less than 10 minutes, let it work for a while and check back later. Most Fire Sticks will finish optimizing in less than 10 minutes, but it can take longer. Check your power supply. If your Fire Stick is powered by a USB port on your TV, unplug it and plug it into the USB power supply included with the Fire Stick. Fire Sticks require more power than some USB ports and USB power supplies can supply. Try a different USB cable. If you have a spare micro USB cable, try switching cables. The cable may be damaged, which can, in turn, prevent the Fire Stick from receiving enough power. Restart your Fire Stick. The Fire Stick may have a temporary glitch, in which case restarting it could fix the problem. To restart your Fire Stick, unplug it from power for at least five minutes, then plug it back in. Switch to a different HDMI port. There may be a compatibility issue, or the port may be malfunctioning. Unplug your Fire Stick and insert it into a different HDMI port on your TV. If you have another TV, you can also try connecting your Fire Stick to a second TV.
Unplug the Fire Stick from its USB power source before you unplug it from the HDMI port, then reconnect the USB cable after you’ve connected it to a new HDMI port. Reset the Fire Stick. If your Fire Stick has corrupt firmware, a factory reset may fix the problem. You will then need to set up the Fire Stick, install any available updates, and download all of your apps just like you did when you first got it.
FAQ How do I fix buffering on my Fire Stick? To stop buffering on a Fire Stick, clear the cache, then update and restart the device. If you're still having trouble, you probably need to improve your Wi-Fi signal.
How do I fix a black screen on Fire Stick? To fix a black screen on a Fire Stick, disconnect your Fire Stick from power, wait 30 seconds, and reconnect it to power. If it still doesn't work, try a different HDMI port or a different TV. You may need to contact Amazon support if you're still having problems.
How do I fix the sound delay on my Fire Stick? To fix audio delay on a Fire Stick, fast forward and rewind, then try restarting the content and your device. If you're still having trouble, go to Settings > Display & Sounds > Audio > AV Sync Tuning.
How do I fix my Fire Stick remote? If your Fire Stick remote isn't working, replace the batteries and re-pair the remote with your device while avoiding any obstructions or interference. If the remote still doesn't work, use the Fire TV app on your phone as a remote. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Fix It When a Keyboard Won't Type How to Fix It When Fire Stick Is Stuck on Amazon Logo How to Fix It When a Fire Stick Is Not Loading How to Fix It When a Fire Stick Is Not Responding How to Fix Fire Stick Buffering Problems How to Fix It When a Fire Stick Overheats Fire Stick Keeps Restarting? How to Fix the Problem How to Fix Disney Plus Error Code 39 How to Fix It When There is No Sound on Fire Stick How to Fix It When Your Fire Stick Keeps Turning Off Your TV How to Fix It When Chromecast Isn't Working How to Fix It When an Amazon Fire Tablet Is Stuck on the Fire Screen How To Fix Windows 11 Black Screen Issues How to Fix the Oculus Quest Black Screen of Death How to Fix It When Your Fire Stick Remote Is Not Working Why Does My Fire Stick Keep Turning Off? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies
How to Fix It When Fire Stick Keeps Optimizing
This can happen after a firmware update malfunction that causes your Fire Stick to get caught in an endless loop
By Jeremy Laukkonen Jeremy Laukkonen Writer Shoreline Community College Jeremy Laukkonen is automotive and tech writer for numerous major trade publications. When not researching and testing computers, game consoles or smartphones, he stays up-to-date on the myriad complex systems that power battery electric vehicles . lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 20, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share EmailIn This Article
Expand Jump to a Section Why It Won't Stop Optimizing Solutions to Try What to Do If It Keeps Rebooting Frequently Asked Questions This article explains how to get your Fire Stick out of the endless optimization loop.Why Does My Fire Stick Keep Optimizing
When a Fire Stick undergoes optimization, you will usually see these messages: "Optimizing system storage and applications…""This will take approximately 10 minutes to complete" This message usually appears after the Fire Stick firmware is updated. Under normal circumstances, you can leave the Fire Stick alone for a while, and it will eventually finish the optimization process. But sometimes the Fire Stick gets stuck, so it starts optimizing again immediately after finishing, or reboots and starts optimizing again. Common reasons for a Fire Stick to get stuck optimizing include corrupt firmware, an incompatible power source, and HDMI issues. The solutions below rank from easiest to hardest; try them in order as you work out which option will finally break the endless loop.How Do I Stop It From Optimizing
To stop your Fire Stick from optimizing so you can start streaming again, try each of the following fixes in order:Wait the suggested amount of time. If your Fire Stick has been on the optimization screen for less than 10 minutes, let it work for a while and check back later. Most Fire Sticks will finish optimizing in less than 10 minutes, but it can take longer. Check your power supply. If your Fire Stick is powered by a USB port on your TV, unplug it and plug it into the USB power supply included with the Fire Stick. Fire Sticks require more power than some USB ports and USB power supplies can supply. Try a different USB cable. If you have a spare micro USB cable, try switching cables. The cable may be damaged, which can, in turn, prevent the Fire Stick from receiving enough power. Restart your Fire Stick. The Fire Stick may have a temporary glitch, in which case restarting it could fix the problem. To restart your Fire Stick, unplug it from power for at least five minutes, then plug it back in. Switch to a different HDMI port. There may be a compatibility issue, or the port may be malfunctioning. Unplug your Fire Stick and insert it into a different HDMI port on your TV. If you have another TV, you can also try connecting your Fire Stick to a second TV.
Unplug the Fire Stick from its USB power source before you unplug it from the HDMI port, then reconnect the USB cable after you’ve connected it to a new HDMI port. Reset the Fire Stick. If your Fire Stick has corrupt firmware, a factory reset may fix the problem. You will then need to set up the Fire Stick, install any available updates, and download all of your apps just like you did when you first got it.
How Do I Fix My Fire Stick Boot Loop
Fire Sticks can get stuck in a boot loop for a handful of different reasons, and the problem can manifest in different ways. If your Fire Stick immediately reboots after optimizing and then starts optimizing again, then you could have a power supply issue or corrupt firmware. If your Fire Stick is stuck on the Amazon logo or reboots after displaying the Amazon logo, try connecting it to a different HDMI port and make sure you’re using a compatible power supply.FAQ How do I fix buffering on my Fire Stick? To stop buffering on a Fire Stick, clear the cache, then update and restart the device. If you're still having trouble, you probably need to improve your Wi-Fi signal.
How do I fix a black screen on Fire Stick? To fix a black screen on a Fire Stick, disconnect your Fire Stick from power, wait 30 seconds, and reconnect it to power. If it still doesn't work, try a different HDMI port or a different TV. You may need to contact Amazon support if you're still having problems.
How do I fix the sound delay on my Fire Stick? To fix audio delay on a Fire Stick, fast forward and rewind, then try restarting the content and your device. If you're still having trouble, go to Settings > Display & Sounds > Audio > AV Sync Tuning.
How do I fix my Fire Stick remote? If your Fire Stick remote isn't working, replace the batteries and re-pair the remote with your device while avoiding any obstructions or interference. If the remote still doesn't work, use the Fire TV app on your phone as a remote. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Fix It When a Keyboard Won't Type How to Fix It When Fire Stick Is Stuck on Amazon Logo How to Fix It When a Fire Stick Is Not Loading How to Fix It When a Fire Stick Is Not Responding How to Fix Fire Stick Buffering Problems How to Fix It When a Fire Stick Overheats Fire Stick Keeps Restarting? How to Fix the Problem How to Fix Disney Plus Error Code 39 How to Fix It When There is No Sound on Fire Stick How to Fix It When Your Fire Stick Keeps Turning Off Your TV How to Fix It When Chromecast Isn't Working How to Fix It When an Amazon Fire Tablet Is Stuck on the Fire Screen How To Fix Windows 11 Black Screen Issues How to Fix the Oculus Quest Black Screen of Death How to Fix It When Your Fire Stick Remote Is Not Working Why Does My Fire Stick Keep Turning Off? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies