How to Add Storage to Fire TV Box: Step-by-Step Guide
Amazon Fire TV Box is a great device for streaming TV shows, movies, and games. However, one of the common problems users face is running out of storage space. If youve used up all the internal memory on your Fire TV Box, youre probably experiencing slowdowns or glitches. Fortunately, you can expand the storage of your Amazon Fire TV Box, and its not a complicated process. In this article, we will show you how to add storage to your Fire TV Box easily and safely.
Step 1: Check your Fire TV Box model
The first step to adding storage to your Amazon Fire TV Box is to make sure you have the right model. There are three basic models of Fire TV Boxes: 1st generation, 2nd generation, and 3rd generation.
The 1st generation Fire TV Box has a microSD card slot on its back. The 2nd generation Fire TV Box has a USB 2.0 port on its back. The 3rd generation Fire TV Box has a USB 3.0 port on its back. Check your Fire TV Box for the appropriate port.
Step 2: Choose your external storage device
Once you have identified the port on your Fire TV Box, you can choose the external storage device that will fit it. For Fire TV Box 1st generation, you should use a microSD card. For 2nd and 3rd generations, you can use a USB flash drive or hard drive. Amazon recommends using USB drives with at least 32 GB of storage, formatted to FAT32 or exFAT file system. You can buy a compatible external storage device from Amazon or any other online or local retailer.
Step 3: Securely plug in your storage device
Before plugging in your external storage device, make sure your Fire TV Box is unplugged from the power source. Once youve unplugged it, insert your microSD card or USB flash drive/hard drive into the appropriate port. The device should fit securely. Then, plug the Fire TV Box into the power source.
Step 4: Format your external storage device
Once youve securely plugged in your storage device, youll need to format it to work with your Fire TV Box. To do this, go to the Home Screen on your Fire TV Box, navigate to "Settings," and select "Device." Next, select "External Storage," then select "Format" to format your external storage device. This process will erase all data on your storage device, so be sure to back up any important data before proceeding.
Step 5: Set your external storage device as the default storage location
After formatting your external storage device, you can set it as the default storage location for your Fire TV Box. This means that your Fire TV Box will save all app data, downloads, and media files to your external storage device by default. To do this, go to the Home Screen, navigate to "Settings," and select "Applications." From there, select "Manage Installed Applications." On the next screen, select an app, then select "Move to USB Storage" or "Move to SD Card," depending on your external storage device type.
Step 6: Disconnect the external storage device safely
If you need to unplug the external storage device, be sure to do it safely to avoid data corruption or damage. Go to the Home Screen, navigate to "Settings", select "Device", then select "External Storage". Youll see the option to "Eject" your device. Select that option to safely disconnect your external storage device from your Fire TV Box.
In conclusion, expanding the storage on your Amazon Fire TV Box is an easy and straightforward process that anyone can do. Adding external storage will not only help with device performance but also allow you to store more media and apps on your device. Follow these simple steps, and youll be enjoying all your favorite TV shows and movies in no time. |