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:
