How do i clear the cache on my samsung phone

The debate over whether you should delete cookies and cache continues, with plenty of opposing opinions found all over the web. Our own Gary Sims has a complete guide on the matter to help you understand, but the short answer is that while cookies and cache are suitable for keeping your phone speedy, these can also become corrupted and cause issues. It’s good to give your devices a clean start from time to time. That’s why today we’ll show you how to clear data and the cache on Samsung gadgets.

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How to clear app cache and data on a Samsung phone or tablet

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Clearing the app cache and data on Samsung devices is almost as easy as on other Android handsets, but the steps are slightly different with Samsung’s One UI. Let’s take you through the process.

• Open the Settings app.
• Go into Apps.
• Find the app you want to clear the cache and data for.
• Go into Storage.
• Tap the Clear cache button.
• If you want to delete data, hit Clear data.
• Select OK to confirm.

How to delete browsing history, cookies, and cache in the Samsung Internet app

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Clearing the app cache and data is one thing, but now you have to start cleaning up other areas of your Samsung device. Let’s move on to the Samsung Internet app, which you’re likely using to browse the web. You can take care of the history, cookies, and cache simultaneously.

• Open the Samsung Internet app.
• Tap on the three-line menu button in the bottom-right corner.
• Hit Settings.
• Go into Personal browsing data.
• Select Delete browsing data.
• Tap Browsing history, Cookies and site data, and Cached images and files.
• Additionally, you can opt to delete Passwords and Autofill forms.
• Hit Delete data.
• Tap on Delete to confirm.

Note: These steps were put together using the Samsung Internet app (version 17.0.7.34). Keep in mind that steps might be different if you’re running another app version.

If you use Chrome: How to delete cookies and clear cache on Chrome

How to clear app cache on a Samsung Smart TV

Do you have a Samsung Smart TV? These usually come with less performance than smartphones and tablets, so it makes sense you’ll want to clear some space and give your television a fresh start from time to time. Here’s how to do it.

1. Press the Home button on your remote.
2. Select the Settings cog.
3. Move to the Support tab.
4. Hit Device Care. Your TV will do a quick scan.
5. Find the app you want to clear the cache for.
6. Press down and select View Details.
7. Select Clear Data or Clear Cache.
8. Confirm by hitting OK.

Also read: The best Samsung Smart TV apps

How to clear cookies and browsing history on a Samsung Smart TV

As crazy as it seems, Samsung Smart TVs have a browser; data can also build up if you use it extensively. Let’s clean things up.

1. Open the Internet Browser on your Samsung Smart TV.
2. Select the Settings cog.
3. Go into Web Browser Settings.
4. Select General.
5. Hit Delete History or Delete Browsing Data.
6. Confirm by hitting Yes.

Related: How to delete apps and save space on Samsung devices

FAQs

As mentioned above, cache, cookies, and other stored data can help improve and speed up your experience. This is because this data usually gets stored locally, so it doesn’t have to be loaded every time you browse for it online. That said, all data can become corrupted. Additionally, you can collect too much data, depending on your habits. It’s good to give your handset a clean start from time to time.

There is no straight answer to this question, but clearing data and cache on Samsung devices about once a month is a good idea.

Sometimes devices can’t seem to speed up, no matter what you do. If you find yourself in this situation, you might want to consider a complete wipe (factory data reset). This gets your phone back to stock settings and cleans your whole storage. If this doesn’t work, maybe it’s time for a new device, or you could look into our post about common things that slow your phone down.

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