Are you tired of your Android device slowing down? Your web browser and apps store bits of information to help speed up your browsing experience, but over time, performance can be impacted as you collect a lot of these files. In this video, we will show you how to clear your browser and app cache on your Android device, using an LG V40 ThinQ phone as an example. Note that some steps may differ slightly depending upon your specific device model.
To clear your browser cache, simply open the Chrome app and tap the three-dot icon to open the drop-down menu. Then tap on “History.” From there, you can tap “Clear browsing data” and choose what type of data you would like to clear, including your browsing history, cookies, site data, and cached images and files. Similarly, you can clear your app cache by going to the settings menu on your device, tapping “Storage,” and then “Free up space.” From there, you can choose to delete cached data, clip tray temporary files, and/or raw files from the camera.
Key Takeaways
- Understanding cache and how it can impact your device’s performance
- Clearing your browser and app cache can help speed up your device
- Follow the simple steps outlined in the video to clear your cache and improve your device’s performance.
Understanding Cache
When you browse the internet or use apps on your Android device, your web browser and apps store bits of information to help speed up your browsing experience. This stored information is called cache. However, over time, performance can be impacted as you collect a lot of these files. In that case, clearing your cache could help.
To clear the cache on your Android device, you can follow a few simple steps. First, open the Chrome app and tap the three-dot icon to open the drop-down menu. Then tap on “History.” From there, tap “Clear browsing data.” You can then choose what type of data you would like to clear, including your browsing history, cookies, site data, and cached images and files. Google explains what clearing each type of data does underneath each category. Once you have made your selections, tap the “Clear data” button to clear the cache.
In addition to clearing your browser cache, you can also clear temporary files and raw files on your device to free up space. To do this, go to the settings menu on your device and tap “Storage.” From there, tap “Free up space” and then tap “Temporary files & raw files.” You can then choose one or more of the following options: “Cached data,” “Clip Tray temporary files,” and/or “Raw files from Camera.” Finally, tap “Delete” to clear the selected files.
Clearing your cache and temporary files can help improve the performance of your Android device by freeing up space and removing unnecessary files. Keep in mind that some steps may differ slightly depending upon your specific device model.
Clearing Browser Cache
Clearing your browser cache can help speed up your browsing experience. Your web browser and apps store bits of information to help improve performance, but over time, too many of these files can slow down your device. In this section, we will show you how to clear your browser cache on your Android device.
Opening Chrome App
To clear your browser cache in the Chrome app, start by opening the app on your Android device. Once the app is open, tap the three-dot icon in the top right corner of the screen to open the drop-down menu.
Accessing History
From the drop-down menu, select “History.” This will take you to a page that shows your browsing history.
Choosing Clear Browsing Data
To clear your cache, tap the “Clear browsing data” button at the bottom of the screen.
Selecting Time Range
Using the time range drop-down menu, you can choose how far back you want the cache to be cleared. You can select from the last hour, the last day, the last week, the last four weeks, or all time.
Choosing Data Type
You can choose what type of data you would like to clear, including your browsing history, cookies, site data, and cached images and files. Underneath each category, Google explains what clearing each type of data does.
Clearing Data
Once you have made your selections, tap the “Clear data” button to clear the cache.
In addition to clearing your browser cache, you can also clear temporary files and raw files from your device to free up space. To do this, go to the settings menu on your device, tap “Storage,” then “Free up space.” From there, you can choose to delete cached data, clip tray temporary files, and/or raw files from the camera.
Clearing your browser cache and other temporary files can help improve the performance of your Android device and speed up your browsing experience.
