To clear your cache on an Android device, you can do so either for individual apps or for your browser. Here are the steps for both:
Clearing Cache for Android Apps
- Open the Settings app on your device.
- Navigate to Apps or Apps & notifications (this may vary by device).
- Select the specific app you want to clear the cache for.
- Tap Storage & Cache or just Storage.
- Tap Clear Cache to remove the cached data for that app.
Repeat this for any other apps that are using a lot of space or causing issues. Avoid tapping Clear Storage unless you want to reset the app completely, as that deletes all app data
Clearing Cache in Browsers (e.g., Google Chrome)
- Open the Chrome app.
- Tap the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner.
- Select History , then tap Clear browsing data.
- Choose a time range (e.g., "All time" to clear everything).
- Check Cached images and files (and optionally Cookies and site data).
- Tap Clear data to confirm.
This clears the browser cache and can help improve browsing speed and fix website issues
Optional: Using Device Care (Samsung Phones)
Samsung devices offer a Device Care feature that can clear cache for all apps at once:
- Go to Settings > Battery and device care.
- Tap Optimize now to clear cache and improve performance automatically
Clearing cache regularly helps free up storage, improve device performance, and resolve app or browsing glitches.