Delete history, cache and cookies
Clear cookies and cache, but keep your history
Go to Settings > Apps > Safari > Advanced > Website Data. Tap Remove All Website Data. If this button is gray, there is either no data to clear, or you might need to check your web content restrictions in Screen Time.
Delete history, cache, and cookies
Go to Settings > Apps > Safari. Scroll down and tap Clear History and Website Data.
Here's how to do it:
Clear cache: Deletes temporary data. Some apps may be slow the next time you open them. Clear storage: Permanently deletes all app data. Try to delete the data within the app first.
Q1: Will clearing cache delete my passwords? No. As long as you uncheck the password option during the process, your saved credentials remain untouched.
Clearing cache will not delete any personal files, bookmarks or browser settings. Clearing your cache will: Remove temporary files stored by your browser. Delete your browsing history.
If you use Safari as your main web browser, clearing its cache can free up storage and improve browsing performance. This will remove saved website data, cookies, and history, but won't affect your bookmarks or saved passwords.
How to Clear Cache and Cookies on Your Android Phone or Tablet
Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage. The apps at the top are the ones occupying the most space. Tap on an app to see how much Documents & Data it has. This is all the cache, login details, and offline content the app has accumulated over time.
It has been seen that restarting your iPhone or iPad occasionally from time to time is an effective way of clearing cache while ensuring that important apps have enough to perform satisfactorily.
Remember, clearing your Safari browser cache is not the same as clearing a search history, though they are similar.
Clear the Clutter: How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad
In Chrome
A common concern is that clearing your cache might delete the images, songs, documents, and other files you have downloaded from website you have visited, but those files are different to your web browser cache. So rest assured that simply clearing your cache won't affect the files you have saved.
Clearing app cache on an iPhone without deleting the app is a bit like trying to win the lottery – not exactly straightforward, but here's what you can do: Offload Unused Apps: Head to Settings > General > iPhone Storage. Here, you'll see an option to 'Offload Unused Apps.
Faster Performance: Just like a cluttered room can slow you down, a cluttered device can slow down your apps and browsing experience. More Storage Space: Clearing cache can free up valuable space on your device, allowing for more photos, apps, and updates.
Note: Clearing cache and cookie history can also eliminate saved passwords. Not all browsers have options to prevent this, although Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Internet Explorer have that option.
What's the difference between clearing cache and clearing app data? Cache: Temporary files (images, scripts) that speed up app performance. App Data: Permanent user preferences/logins.
Will clearing the cache delete everything? No, it will only remove temporary files that might be causing issues, not your actual messages.
How often should you clear your cache? You should clear your cache once or twice a month as part of your regular phone and computer maintenance for good cyber hygiene. If you're experiencing app issues or browser slowdowns, you might want to clear your cache more often.