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The iPhone automatically creates hidden files during day-to-day use that are stored in a temporary area of the iPhone's memory called a cache. Clearing this data can free up storage space or speed up your device. This guide shows how to do it on any iPhone with iOS 12 and later. (The directions for devices with iOS 11 are nearly identical.) How to Clear the Safari Cache on an iPhoneThe most commonly cleared cache on any device is the web browser cache. This is full of saved images and web pages, cookies, and other files. The web browser cache is designed to speed up your browser by saving files it might need later so you don't have to download them again. Clearing Safari's cache might slow down your browser because it will have to download previously cached data. However, it's a common solution when the browser isn't working properly. To clear the cache in Safari:
You can restart your iPhone to perform a more "lightweight" cache clearing. It will not clear every kind of cache: The Safari browser cache and some third-party apps won't be cleared, for example. But it's a great way to delete temporary files to free up storage or solve problems. How to Clear Cache From Third-Party Apps on iPhoneThird-party apps that you install from the App Store may or may not allow you to clear their caches. It depends on whether that's a feature that the developer has added to the app. The settings to clear caches for some third-party apps are located in the iPhone's Settings app. For example, to clear the cache of the Accuweather app:
How to Clear the Cache in ChromeSometimes the cache-cleaning settings are located in the app's settings, usually in a Settings menu within the app. The Chrome browser app is one of these apps.
If there's no option to clear the cache in either the app or the phone's settings, delete and reinstall the app. This will clear the old cache and start the app fresh. Be sure you know what you're losing here, though. You may not want to clear data you need to hold onto. Reinstall Apps to Clear iPhone CacheIf an app doesn't let you clear the cache manually, you can still clear out the app's temporary files. The solution is to delete the app from the iPhone and immediately reinstall it.
Why Would You Clear iPhone Cache?The iPhone cache is an important and useful part of the device. It contains files that you need and, in some cases, speed up your phone. That said, there are two major reasons to clear the iPhone cache. First, cached files take up storage space on the iPhone, and, over time, they add up. If you want to free up storage space on your iPhone, clearing the cache is one way to do it. Some of this is done automatically by iOS, but you can also do it manually. The other reason to clear the iPhone cache is that cached files sometimes slow down the phone or cause things to behave in ways you don't want. There are several different kinds of caches on the iPhone. As a result, there's not a single step you can take to clear all types of cache. Read on for instructions on the different ways to clear iPhone cache. How to Clear Cache on an iPad FAQ
Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Does clearing cache speed up iPhone?You can clear the cache, history, and cookies on your iPhone to improve its speed and performance. Clearing your iPhone's app cache can also free up extra storage space. When you clear your iPhone's cache, you might get logged out of some websites and apps.
What happens when you clear a phone's cache?You'll get some storage space back, but nothing you've downloaded will be deleted. Depending on the app, user data such as your preferences or search history may be reset. If your phone is still sluggish after clearing a fishy app's cache, you might have what is known as bloatware.
Do you lose anything when you clear your cache?Tip: Clearing the cache simply clears temporary files. It won't erase login credentials, downloaded files, or custom settings.
Does clearing cache help phone run faster?Clearing your Android app cache can help fix speed issues and free up storage space. If you need more storage, clear the cache of the apps that take up the most space.
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