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Tech17:09 · Jul 20

How to Speed Up Your Slow Google TV for Free with Simple Settings

By דסק C14
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
How to Speed Up Your Slow Google TV for Free with Simple Settings
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If your Google TV has started to feel slow and laggy after years of use, there are several free and easy tweaks you can apply to restore its speed without buying a new screen. By accessing hidden developer options and adjusting animation speeds, you can make the interface feel much faster. To do this, go to Settings, then System, About, and tap "Build Number" seven times to enable Developer Options. Inside, reduce the animation scale values from 1x to 0.5x to cut animation times in half, speeding up menu transitions.

If you find the default home screen cluttered with ads and recommendations, you can replace it with the free Projectivy Launcher app. This cleaner interface lets you organize favorite apps at the top, remove unnecessary rows, and customize backgrounds, significantly improving daily usability.

For ongoing performance, regularly uninstall unused apps to free storage and clear the cache via storage settings or per app when the device slows down. Restarting the TV occasionally also helps by clearing temporary memory and fixing sound or Wi-Fi issues. These simple maintenance steps can breathe new life into your older Google TV and enhance your viewing experience at no cost.

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