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How to clear your Android phone cache - the 30-second routine every user should be doing

Google is preparing to release Android 17 in the coming months, so you may be wondering how to get your phone ready.

Or maybe your Android phone or tablet is starting to feel sluggish and could use a tune-up before you even think about installing the next major release.

One simple place to start is clearing the cache, which can free up storage and help resolve minor performance hiccups.

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Over time, cached data can pile up, become outdated, or occasionally get corrupted.

Restarting your phone can help, but a targeted cache clear is the quickest way to troubleshoot slowdowns and odd app behavior without upgrading hardware.

In this guide, I'll show you how to clear your Android device's cache.

If you're an Apple user, here's how to clear the cache on an iPhone.

What you'll need: Any Android device.

Steps may vary slightly by manufacturer and Android version, but the general process is consistent across most newer phones.

I'm using a Google Pixel 8 running Android 16.

FAQs

What is cache?

Think of cache as temporary files, such as images, scripts, and other resources, that help apps and websites load faster.

Clearing cache removes those temporary files from your device without affecting your personal app settings or login credentials.

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For example, in the Facebook app, cached data may include saved profile pictures, photos, and videos.

Clearing the app's cache removes those temporary files from your device, but it does not log you out.

Will clearing cache delete my app data?

No.

Clearing cache only removes temporary files.

Your accounts, settings, and app data remain intact.

Will clearing cache make my device faster?

Yes.

It frees up storage and removes potentially corrupted or outdated files, which can resolve slowdowns and glitches.

How often should I clear cache?

Whenever you notice your Android device acting sluggish.

For most users, every few months is sufficient.

Which apps have built-in clear cache options?

Beyond Chrome, many apps let you clear cache within settings.

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For example, the Google Search app includes clear cache controls.

Even Snapchat has a clear cache button, so you can free up storage and fix issues.

It's worth checking the settings in your most frequently used apps to see what cache-clearing tools they offer.