People who use Kodi on their Firestick often clear Kodi data to boost performance or fix issues, but this can result in permanent data loss if not backed up. Fortunately, data can be restored if the recovery process is done promptly. This article will guide you on how to restore Kodi data on Firestick.
Clearing data on Kodi is often a last resort to fix problems with the app. Like resetting a phone to troubleshoot issues, resetting Kodi can resolve problems by erasing all builds, add-ons, skins, and media files. However, before doing so, it's essential to back up any important data in Kodi to avoid losing essential information.
Clearing data in Kodi on a Windows PC involves deleting the "My Videos" folder, as well as any other data folders, to free up space and improve performance. Some users may be hesitant to do this, fearing that their data will be lost, but this is not the case. To restore data, you can simply recreate the "My Videos" folder and its contents will be restored. This process allows you to maintain a clean and organized Kodi system, while still retaining your important data.
If you've lost or cleared data on Kodi, you may still be able to recover it. Since deleted data isn't permanently erased until it's replaced by new data, you have a window of opportunity to retrieve the lost information. If you act quickly, you can restore the data, but if you wait too long, it may be gone for good.
To restore cleared data on Kodi, you need the help of Deep Data Recovery, a software tool designed to recover data from various devices, including computers, external hard drives, and USB flash drives. It offers features such as data scanning, preview, and recovery, as well as support for various file types and the ability to recover data from formatted or corrupted devices.
To recover your Kodi data, download the installation package of the Kodi data recovery software, available for both Windows PC and Mac, and install it on your computer according to your OS.
The software is launched and a start-up window appears, displaying all supported file types. Deselect the unwanted file types to only keep the desired data types, then click "Next" to initiate the task.
After selecting the drive where the Kodi folder is/was, click "Scan" to initiate the scanning process. This will allow the software to search the target drive for any remaining Kodi data. As the software scans, you will be able to see the progress.
After the scanning process is complete, you can see all the found files sorted by category on the left panel. To quickly locate the target files, filter the file types on the left side and preview their details on the right side. Once you've found the desired files, select them and click "Recover" to save them on your computer.
If the initial "Quick Scan" on Kodi is unsuccessful, you can try the "Deep Scan" option in the result window, which may find more files from your Kodi.
If you're looking to do a fresh start on Kodi, whether you're using it on a Firestick or an Android TV Box, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the app to get a clean slate.
1. To close Kodi on your Firestick, first close it if it's currently in use. Then, go to the home screen of your Firestick and select Settings from the menu.
2. Use remote to scroll down and select the Applications tab.
3. Select Manage Applications, find and select Kodi.
4. Scroll down and select Clear Data. When you see the "Delete app data?" option, confirm it.
5. Click on the "Launch Application" button on the remote scroll up button.
After updating Kodi, you can reinstall any Kodi addons, skins, builds, and other add-ons that you had previously installed, which may have been affected by the update. This will help you get your Kodi setup back to its previous state.