To free up space on your Roku, you need to delete the unused channels. Sometimes, the apps may malfunction on your Roku device. In that situation, you need to uninstall and reinstall the channel on your Roku device. If you are unaware of the steps to delete the channels on Roku, follow the three possible ways detailed in this guide.
How to Delete Channels on Roku With Remote
The following are the methods you can use to delete channels added to Roku using the remote:
via Roku Channel Store
1. Click Home on your Roku remote to navigate to the home screen.
2. Select the Streaming Channels option from the Roku home screen. This opens the Channel Store.
3. Navigate to and select the Featured option.
4. The Tick Mark on the channel logo means that it is already installed.
5. Choose the channel you want to delete and tap OK on your remote.
6. Next, select the Remove Channel option from the list.
7. Enter the Roku PIN if required and delete the channel on Roku.
From the Channel’s Grid
1. Go to the home screen of your Roku and press the Right button on your remote.
2. Pick the channel to delete from your Roku device.
3. Hit the Asterisk (*) button on your remote to bring up the app info menu,
4. Select the Remove Channel option from the popup window.
5. On the next pop-up window, tap on the Remove option.
5. Now, the selected channel will be removed from your Roku.
How to Delete Channels on Roku Without Remote
If your Roku remote stops working unexpectedly, you can connect the Roku remote to your TV and delete the channels on Roku. For that, connect your Roku device and the smartphone to the same WiFi network. Then, you need to install the Roku app on your Android phone or iPhone.
Once the Roku app is installed, launch the app and sign in to your account. Tap on the Devices tab from the menu bar and pair your Roku device. Use the virtual remote that appears on the app, follow any of the above-given methods, and delete the channel on your Roku device.
If you cannot delete the channels, it is due to the corrupted software and unknown bugs. Try to delete the channels after updating your Roku device software. When the deleting process fails again, you can factory reset your Roku device. However, it deletes all the installed channels and the customized settings. You can proceed with the factory reset method if you are okay with losing all the data on your Roku TV along with the channels.