Why Your TikTok FYP Stopped Refreshing And How To Reset It

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You open TikTok, scroll through your For You Page, and… the same videos. You refresh, scroll more, and it’s STILL showing you the same shit you saw yesterday. Your FYP isn’t updating with new content, and you’re stuck in some kind of loop…

What the fuck is going on? Everyone else is seeing fresh videos, but your FYP feels frozen in time. This is one of the most frustrating TikTok issues, and I’m going to show you exactly how to reset it and get new content flowing again.

1. Clear TikTok’s Cache (First Thing To Try)

I’m not going to lie – a stale FYP is usually caused by corrupted cache data. TikTok stores information about what you’ve watched, and when this data gets messed up, the algorithm stops refreshing your feed properly.

For Android:

  1. Go to Settings > Apps > TikTok
  2. Tap “Storage”
  3. Hit “Clear Cache” (NOT Clear Data!)
  4. Restart TikTok

For iPhone:

  1. Open TikTok
  2. Go to Profile > Three lines (top right) > Settings and Privacy
  3. Scroll to “Cache & Cellular Data”
  4. Tap “Clear Cache”
  5. Close and reopen the app

This forces TikTok to rebuild your FYP recommendations from scratch. Check your feed now – you should start seeing new videos within minutes!

2. Interact Differently With Content

Your FYP stopped refreshing because TikTok thinks it knows exactly what you want. You need to confuse the algorithm a bit to get new content. Sounds weird, but it works…

How to reset the algorithm:

  • Watch videos you normally skip (different topics, creators, styles)
  • Like and comment on completely different content than usual
  • Use the “Not Interested” button on videos you keep seeing
  • Search for new topics and watch those videos completely
  • Follow new creators outside your usual niche

Do this for 10-15 minutes, and TikTok will start showing you fresh content. The algorithm adapts quickly once you give it new signals. According to Social Media Today’s analysis of TikTok’s algorithm, your recent interactions matter way more than your older history.

3. Update TikTok to the Latest Version

Outdated versions have bugs that can cause FYP refresh issues. If you haven’t updated in a while, that could be why your feed feels stale and repetitive.

How to update:

  • Android: Open Google Play Store > Search TikTok > Tap “Update”
  • iPhone: Open App Store > Search TikTok > Tap “Update”

After updating, restart your phone completely. Then check your FYP – updates often include fixes for feed refresh problems. I’m not playing, this simple step works more often than you’d think!

4. Use the “Refresh” Feature Properly

TikTok has a built-in refresh option that most people don’t know about. It’s different from just scrolling to the top.

How to properly refresh your FYP:

  1. On your FYP, tap the TikTok logo at the top
  2. This takes you back to the very top
  3. Pull down on the screen to force refresh
  4. Wait a few seconds while it loads

This tells TikTok to fetch completely new recommendations insted of continuing from where you left off. Try it a few times and see if new content starts appearing.

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5. Check Your Internet Connection

Sometimes a stale FYP isn’t actually frozen – it’s just loading slowly or failing to load new content because of connection issues…

Quick fixes:

  • Switch from WiFi to mobile data (or vice versa)
  • Turn Airplane Mode ON for 10 seconds, then OFF
  • Restart your router if on WiFi
  • Move closer to your router

After fixing your connection, force close TikTok and reopen it. Your FYP should start refreshing with new videos if connection was the issue.

6. Log Out and Log Back In

Logging out refreshes your account’s connection to TikTok’s servers. This can fix stuck FYP issues caused by session data problems.

How to do it safely:

  1. Make sure you know your login credentials
  2. Go to Profile > Three lines > Settings and Privacy
  3. Scroll down and tap “Log out”
  4. Wait 30 seconds
  5. Log back in

Check your FYP after logging back in. It should start showing fresh content as TikTok rebuilds your recommendations with current data.

7. Clear Your Watch History

Your watch history heavily influences what TikTok shows you. If your FYP is stuck showing the same type of content, clearing your history can help reset it.

How to clear watch history:

  1. Go to Profile > Three lines > Settings and Privacy
  2. Tap “Privacy”
  3. Select “Data” or “Download your data”
  4. Look for “Clear watch history” or similar option
  5. Confirm

After clearing, your FYP will start fresh with recommendations based only on your recent activity. Give it a few minutes to adjust, then check if new content appears!

8. Unfollow or Mute Overexposed Creators

If you keep seeing the same creators over and over, it’s because TikTok thinks you want more of them. You need to tell the algorithm to diversify.

What to do:

  • Long press on videos from creators you see too much
  • Tap “Not Interested”
  • Or unfollow creators whose content dominates your feed
  • Hide their videos when they appear

This tells TikTok to show you different content. The algorithm adapts quickly once you start sending these signals. You’ll see new creators and topics within an hour or two.

9. Reinstall TikTok (Nuclear Option)

If nothing else works, a fresh install completely resets your FYP. This wipes all local data and forces TikTok to rebuild your recommendations from scratch.

Before reinstalling:

  • Save your drafts (open each > three dots > “Save video”)
  • Remember your login credentials

Then:

  1. Uninstall TikTok
  2. Restart your phone
  3. Reinstall from App Store or Google Play
  4. Log back in
  5. Check your FYP

A clean install gives you a completely fresh FYP. It’s annoying but effective as hell when everything else fails. Your feed will be like starting TikTok for the first time!

Quick Troubleshooting Checklist

Try these in order:

  1. Clear TikTok’s cache
  2. Interact with different types of content (confuse the algoritm)
  3. Update TikTok to latest version
  4. Use the proper refresh feature (tap logo, pull down)
  5. Check your internet connection
  6. Log out and log back in
  7. Clear your watch history
  8. Hide/unfollow overexposed creators
  9. Reinstall TikTok

Most people find their solution in steps 1-3. If you’ve tried everything and your FYP still won’t refresh, check DownDetector to see if TikTok’s servers are having issues, or wait 24 hours – sometimes TikTok’s algorithm just needs time to reset itself.

The Bottom Line

When your TikTok FYP stops refreshing, it’s usually corrupted cache, stale algorithm data, or TikTok thinking it knows exactly what you want. Start with clearing cache and interacting with different content – these two steps fix the problem for most people.

And remember – the FYP algorithm adapts constantly. If you keep seeing the same stuff, you need to actively signal that you want something different. Like, comment, and watch new types of content, and TikTok will get the message 🙂