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This article explains how to wipe cached data for individual apps in Android versions 8 and later. Earlier versions offer the ability to wipe the phone's entire cache at once, instructions for which are also included. How to Wipe an App's Cache DataHere's how to clear data for an app you know (or suspect) is causing problems or using up data.
Clearing the cache deletes temporary files the app uses while it's running. Clearing data deletes settings, passwords, and other information you added and resets the app to its defaults. How Clearing an App's Cache Can HelpThe cache contains temporary files that are used to speed up the app. Sometimes, though, they're too much of a good thing. They might be duplicated and stored permanently elsewhere, be outdated, or be corrupted. All of this can cause the app to behave erratically or crash. Clearing the cache can solve these problems, and it's generally a key step in troubleshooting problems with your device. Frequent Cache CulpritsOften, you'll know which app is acting up simply by its behavior. If this isn't the case, start your cache-clearing with the browser, then move onto social media apps such as Facebook and Twitter. Turn next to other apps that access the internet, and then to those that take up the most overall space. Clearing a cache is a temporary method to gain storage space. As you use an app, it will build up a new cache of temporary files. On Pre-Oreo Android: Clearing the Entire Phone's Cache at OnceBefore the release of Oreo (Android version 8), the easiest way to deal with the device cache was to delete it all at once. However, Google removed this feature in newer versions. If you're still running an old version, here's how to delete the entire device cache:
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Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Is it safe to clear cache on Android phone?Clearing your Android app cache can help fix speed issues and free up storage space. If you need more storage, clear the cache of the apps that take up the most space. Clearing your app cache every few months will help streamline your phone and keep it from getting too full.
What happens when you clear cache on Android?Tip: Clearing the cache simply clears temporary files. It won't erase login credentials, downloaded files, or custom settings.
Is it OK to clear cached data?Clear out all cached app data
These caches of data are essentially just junk files, and they can be safely deleted to free up storage space.
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