How to Fix Firestick Stuck at Optimizing System Storage and Applications

  • To fix Firestick Stuck at Optimizing System Storage and Applications -> You need to change the usb cable and hdmi port connection of firestick and insert it to a different hdmi port and perform a power reset method.
  • Check with any faulty cables connected to your firestick and smart tv and replace it with new one, like battery, usb cable, power source etc.
  • Update your firestick to the latest version and make sure that your firestick is compatible with newer version of firestick firmware software update and if nothing works then you need to reset firestick to factory default settings and restore settings to original default settings.

On your firestick if you are getting an error and your firestick Stuck at Optimizing System Storage and Applications and stays on this screen always and says optimizing system storage and applications insufficient usb power detected and firestick is trying to optimize your usb or firestick not updating then you need to follow these simple solutions to get rid of optimizing system storage usb power detected issues on your firestick.

This issue of optimizing system storage and applications insufficient usb power detected happens when ever your firestick is running out of space and not having enough space to render or open application on your firestick and it is optimizing itself and asking you to wait for 10 minutes and ocne done it will open firestick and this optimizing system storage and applications insufficient usb power detected can be a loop as well. As soon as you turn on your firestick you will get to see this error and the firestick will not boot up or start and many other reasons mentioned below liek faulty cables, hdmi ports,  compatibility issues and other issues.

Fix Firestick Stuck at Optimizing System Storage and Applications

Below methods will help you fix the issue of Firestick Stuck at Optimizing System Storage and Applications successfully.

Power Reset and Unplug Fire Stick USB

Turn off your tv and remove plugged in usb cables and firestick and wait for 60 seconds and plug back and turn on.

Update Firestick to latest firmware 

Running outdated software or firmware update on your firestick may lead to this issue and outdated software or firmware is not supported with the firestick that you are connected to your smart tv.

Reset Firestick

Step 1: Press and hold right navigation key and back key on your firestick remote.

Step 2: Wait for 10 seconds and you will see reset firestick option.

Step 3: Select reset and confirm factory reset firestick and wait for your firestick to restart on its own.

Once your firestick restarts , then you need to set firestick again and your issue of Firestick Stuck at Optimizing System Storage and Applications will be resolved.

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Firmware on Firestick corrupted or Damaged

If your firestick firmware or software gets corrupted or damaged when you have updated firestick or using older version which is not supported then you can experience this issue of optimizing system storage screen on firestick

Faulty HDMI Ports or Damaged Ports

If your smart tv hdmi ports are damaged or faulty then plug back to another hdmi port cable and select the source of the hdmi cable that your firestick is plugged in to your tv and if there is an issue with faulty hdmi ports then your issue of Firestick Stuck at Optimizing System Storage and Applications will be resolved if not there is an issue with other things on your firestick or smart tv.

Fault USB Cable

Faulty usb cables are always culprits here, connect the firestick with different usb cable and there is no loose connection and fire stick is inserted properly on back of your smart tv.

Connect Firstick device Properly

This issue of Firestick Stuck at Optimizing System Storage and Applications can be seen if your firestick is unable to read or if your firestick device is not connected to your smart tv properly. So, go ahead and remove firestick device from your tv and plug it back again.

Incapability

If you connect your amazon firestick to an incompatible device then you can see this error: Firestick Stuck at Optimizing System Storage and Applications, so before connecting make sure that your firestick is compatible with your device and smart tv.

Rajeshwari Chiluveru
Rajeshwari Chiluveru
Rajeshwari is Senior Content Writer, Author, and Also Senior Editorial Team Member at A Savvy Web and She has a Degree in Bachelor of Technology (Btech) and (Master of Technology) Mtech from JNTU and is a real time expert. She writes about technology guides and troubleshooting guides (tips and Solutions) and helps users to solve issues easily. She has expertise in this area for more than 5+ years of experience and enthusiastic to provide troubleshooting tips and fixes and how to articles on Tech Related subjects like iPhone, Android, iOS, Smart tv and other tech related solutions and easy methods to fix.

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