Not every smartphone owner is aware of what the cache is, where it is located and why to clean it. Galaxy phone users are not always able to easily find where the cached data is being cleared. This article will tell you how to clean different types of cache on Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
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1 Cache – what is it and why you need to clean it
2 How to clear cache on Samsung smartphone
3 Clearing System Cache on Samsung Galaxy
4 Clearing the browser cache
Cache – what it is and why you need to clean it
Temporary files, called a cache, are created to speed up the operation of the device so that requests are responded to faster. They are stored in the device’s memory and are used by both the operating system and various applications. Accordingly, two main types are distinguished – application cache and system cache. There is also a third type – browser cache, which helps to quickly open previously viewed Internet pages.
Although the main purpose of these files is to speed up performance, their overabundance leads to the exact opposite result – the device starts to work slower. For this reason, the cache must be cleaned in a timely manner.
How to clear cache on Samsung smartphone
The whole process is pretty straightforward. To do this, go to the gadget’s settings and open the “Application Manager”. In it, you can erase temporary files of both certain applications, and in general all existing ones.
Also, if you need to delete the cache of a specific application, you need to find it in the general list of all applications, click on it and select the “Clear cache” item in the menu that appears.
To clean the temporary data storage of the Samsung Galaxy of all applications, you can go to “Memory” and find “Cached data” there. In the same place it is possible to delete absolutely all temporary files from the device.
Cleaning system cache on Samsung Galaxy
When the operating system of the gadget is updated to a new version or the smartphone starts behaving strangely, it is recommended to first clear the cache. Here’s how to do it:
- Turn off the phone, then simultaneously press the power, volume up and return buttons to the home screen, hold for a few seconds.
- A menu will appear in which you need to select “Wipe Cache Partition” using the sound control buttons. Then briefly press the power button to confirm the selection.
- Wait until at the bottom of the screen appears the text with the words “Wipe Cache Partition”.
- After that, reboot the device by selecting and pressing “Reboot system now” with the volume and power buttons.
- The phone may restart for a few minutes, but this is quite normal. After the above processes, it should work fine with no freezes or crashes.
Clearing the browser cache
To do this, you do not need to go to the gadget settings. You just need to go to the browser itself and open its menu. Then enter the “History” section and click “Delete”. Almost all browsers then open another menu where you can choose what exactly needs to be cleaned:
- temporary media files – photos, audio, and so on;
- site data and cookies (in this case, the browser will log out of all accounts);
- site browsing history.
It is recommended that you mark all files in order to complete a cleanup and optimize performance. You will also need to select the time period for which you want to delete the data – hour, day, week, and so on. If the cache is rarely cleaned, then you should choose to clean it all the time. After setting the settings, you can click on “Delete data”.
There is another option to erase information from the browser – deleting files from the “Additional” section, which is located in the “Clear history” menu.
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The above steps are best done regularly to keep the system running quickly and without any annoying performance glitches. In addition, clearing the cache helps keep the data in the smartphone’s memory safe. After all, most users save their logins and passwords, which can be used by fraudsters. If this information is deleted in time, then the risk of its leakage is significantly reduced.
