Caching is the process of saving some of the information in your browser when you visit a website. That’s why a website often loads more quickly after you’ve already visited it. Your phone’s cache, a reserved location in your device that preserves temporary data, can help websites and apps load faster. However, it can eat up your storage as well, so it’s a good idea to clear the clutter every once in a while.
Whether you use an iPhone or an Android, below are some tips to clear your cache.
Google Chrome
- Click the three dots
in the upper-right corner - Click on Settings
- Scroll down to Privacy and Security and click Clear browsing data
- Choose a date range
- Click the box for Cached Images and Files
- Click the blue button that says Clear data
If these instructions don’t match up with what you’re seeing on your browser, you might have a new version. Please see Google Support for updated information.
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button and select Preferences.
- Select Privacy and Security
- In the Cookies and Site Data section, click Clear Data
- Click the box for Cached Web Content
- Click the Clear button
If these instructions don’t match up with what you’re seeing on your browser, you might have a new version. Please see Mozilla Support for updated information.
Apple Safari
- Go to Settings (the app with the gear icon)
- Scroll down until you see Safari. Tap it.
- Tap on Clear History and Website Data.
- A message will appear warning you that clearing your cache will remove history, cookies and other browsing data.
- Tap on “Clear History and Data.”
If these instructions don’t match up with what you’re seeing on your browser, you might have a new version. Please see Apple Support for updated information.
Microsoft Edge
- Tap the menu … > Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data.
- Select the types of browsing data you want cleared.
- Tap Clear.
If these instructions don’t match up with what you’re seeing on your browser, please see Edge Support for updated information.