Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: How to clear the entire cache
• Method 2 of 2: How to clear the cache of a specific application
• Warnings

This article will show you how to free up memory on your Android device by clearing your app cache.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: How to clear the entire cache

1. 1 Open "Settings" Android . You will find this app on your home screen or app drawer.
2. 2 Tap Storage. It's under the Device section.
   • On some models, this option may be referred to as "Storage & USB Drives".
3. 3 Click on Cache. The "Clear Cache?" Window opens.
   • If this option is not in the Storage menu, go to the Internal Memory section and look for the Cache option.
4. 4 Tap OK. Application data that is in the cache will be deleted.

Method 2 of 2: How to clear the cache of a specific application

1. 1 Launch the Settings app . You will find this app on your home screen or app drawer.
2. 2 Scroll down and tap Applications. A list of all installed applications will open.
3. 3 Click on the app. Information about the application will be displayed.
4. 4 Click on Storage. This is the first menu option.
5. 5 Click on Clear cache. The cache of the selected application will be cleared.
   • Repeat these steps to clear the cache of other applications.
   • To clear the cache of all applications at once, refer to this section.

Warnings

• Clearing the cache will reset your settings in some applications.