Apps
Ledger Live
Built on Electron, Ledger Live stores Chromium disk cache entries in Cache_Data, V8 compiled JavaScript bytecode in Code Cache, and GPU rendering artifacts in GPUCache to speed up loading its portfolio views, account lists, market widgets, and hardware-wallet flows. These files are regenerated automatically, but after an app update, Chromium change, or graphics driver change they can become stale and cause rendering glitches or unusually slow startup. Kudu removes only those temporary Electron cache files, not your wallet accounts, settings, passwords, or device data.
Why it matters
Why clean Ledger Live?
- Invalidated V8 bytecode after a Ledger Live update can make the app pause on a white or blank window during first launch until the code cache is rebuilt
- Corrupted Chromium disk cache entries can leave account balances, portfolio charts, or market panels stuck loading even though your internet connection is fine
- Stale GPUCache data from a graphics driver update can cause black panels, flickering, or sluggish transitions in the Electron interface
- Oversized Cache_Data folders keep old web assets and API responses around, which can make Ledger Live feel inconsistent when navigating between Accounts, Discover, and Manager
- A damaged cache layer may trigger repeated sign-in prompts for embedded services or force pages inside the app to reload unexpectedly
- Driver-specific shader and GPU resource cache invalidation is common after OS or GPU updates, and the visible symptom is choppy scrolling or broken hardware-accelerated rendering
What gets cleaned
Cache paths Kudu targets
Windows
%AppData%/Ledger Live/Cache/Cache_Data |
%AppData%/Ledger Live/Code Cache |
%AppData%/Ledger Live/GPUCache |
macOS
~/Library/Application Support/Ledger Live/Cache/Cache_Data |
~/Library/Application Support/Ledger Live/Code Cache |
~/Library/Application Support/Ledger Live/GPUCache |
Linux
~/.config/Ledger Live/Cache/Cache_Data |
~/.config/Ledger Live/Code Cache |
~/.config/Ledger Live/GPUCache |
Frequently asked
Common questions about Ledger Live
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