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How to Clear Cache on Android/iPhone (Complete Guide)

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Clearing cache on your smartphone can improve performance, free up storage, and fix minor glitches. In this complete guide, we’ll walk you through how to clear cache on both Android and iPhone devices, step by step.

What Is Cache?

Cache is temporary data stored by apps and websites to load faster. While helpful, too much cached data can slow down your phone or cause apps to misbehave.

Benefits of Clearing Cache

  • Frees up storage space

  • Speeds up your device

  • Fixes app crashes or glitches

  • Removes outdated data or corrupted files

How to Clear Cache on Android

1. Clear App Cache (Per App)

  1. Open Settings

  2. Tap Apps or Apps & notifications

  3. Select the app you want (e.g., Chrome, Instagram)

  4. Tap Storage & cache

  5. Tap Clear Cache

Tip: “Clear Data” will delete app data like logins and settings — only use it if necessary.

2. Clear Cached Data from All Apps (Some Android Versions)

  • Go to Settings > Storage

  • Tap Cached data

  • Confirm by tapping OK

Note: Some newer Android versions don’t have this global option. Clearing per app is safer.

3. Clear Browser Cache (Chrome)

  1. Open Google Chrome

  2. Tap the three dots (top right) > History

  3. Tap Clear browsing data

  4. Select Cached images and files

  5. Tap Clear data

How to Clear Cache on iPhone

Unlike Android, iOS doesn’t offer a “clear cache” button for all apps, but you can still manage cache in a few ways:

1. Clear Safari Cache

  1. Go to Settings > Safari

  2. Scroll down and tap Clear History and Website Data

  3. Confirm when prompted

2. Offload Unused Apps

  1. Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage

  2. Select an app and tap Offload App

This removes the app but keeps its documents and data. You can reinstall it anytime.

3. Delete and Reinstall Apps (for Third-Party Apps)

  • If an app is taking too much space:

    • Tap and hold the app icon

    • Select Remove App

    • Go to the App Store to reinstall it

Check usage via Settings > General > iPhone Storage to see which apps are using the most space.

Final Tips

  • Clear cache once a month for optimal performance.

  • Use built-in tools like Device care (Samsung) or Files by Google to automate cleanup.

  • Avoid third-party “cleaner apps” — they often use more resources than they save.

Conclusion

Whether you’re using Android or iPhone, clearing the cache is a quick and effective way to keep your phone running smoothly. Now that you know how to do it, make it a regular habit to enjoy better speed, more storage, and fewer app issues.

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