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How to Clear Cache on Android and iPhone (Step-by-Step Guide)

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Does your phone feel slow or sluggish? Clearing the cache on your Android or iPhone can help free up storage, fix occasional glitches, and even speed things up — all without deleting your apps or files.

In this easy guide, we’ll show you step-by-step how to clear cache on both Android and iPhone. We’ll also include screenshots so you can follow along visually.

Let’s get started!

Part 1: How to Clear Cache on Android

Google recently rolled out Android 16 with new Material You updates and better performance. But if your phone still feels laggy, clearing cache can give it a quick refresh.

Over time, cached files can get outdated or corrupted, slowing things down. Clearing them is safe — and often helps your device feel snappier.

✅ Step 1: View all installed apps

How:

  • Open Settings

  • Go to Storage → tap Apps
    (If you don’t see “Apps,” use the search bar in Settings.)


🧹 Step 2: Clear cache for individual apps

  • Tap the app you want to clean (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Chrome)

  • Go to Storage & cache

  • Tap Clear cache
    (⚠ Don’t tap “Clear storage” unless you want to reset the app completely.)

🔄 Step 3: Repeat for other apps

Focus first on apps that use the most space, like social media and streaming apps.

Tip:
In the Apps list, tap the three-dot menu → Sort by size to quickly see which apps take the most storage.

🌐 How to Clear Chrome Cache on Android

If you use Chrome, its cache can also pile up and slow browsing.

Steps:

  1. Open Chrome

  2. Tap the three-dot menu → Settings → Privacy & security

  3. Tap Clear browsing data

  4. Choose a time range (e.g., “All time”)

  5. Select Cached images and files (and others if you want) → Clear data


Part 2: How to Clear Cache on iPhone

On iPhone, most cache comes from browsers like Safari or Chrome. Clearing it regularly helps free up space and keeps browsing smooth.

✅ Step 1: Open Settings & find Safari

  • Go to your iPhone’s Settings

  • Scroll down and tap Safari



🧹 Step 2: Clear Safari cache & history

  • Scroll to Clear History and Website Data

  • Tap it → choose the timeframe (e.g., last hour, today, or all history)

  • Confirm by tapping Clear History

This removes cached files, cookies, and browsing history.



Tip: After clearing, Safari may ask if you want to keep open tabs — you can choose yes or no.

🌐 How to Clear Chrome Cache on iPhone

If you use Chrome instead of Safari, here’s how to clear its cache:

  1. Open Chrome

  2. Tap the three-dot menu (bottom right) → Delete Browsing Data

  3. Choose a time range (e.g., “All time”)

  4. Select what to delete:

    • Browsing History

    • Cookies & Site Data

    • Cached Images and Files

  5. Tap Delete Browsing Data → then tap Done





⚠ Note: This will log you out of sites and refresh open tabs.

✅ Conclusion: Make Cache Clearing a Habit

Clearing cache on your Android or iPhone:

  • 🧹 Frees up storage

  • 🚀 Makes your device feel faster

  • 🛠 Fixes occasional app or browser glitches

Try doing it every month or whenever your phone feels slow — it’s quick, free, and keeps your phone running smoothly.


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