{"id":480074,"date":"2022-08-01T19:00:48","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T16:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/when-you-should-clear-an-android-apps-cache\/"},"modified":"2022-08-01T19:00:48","modified_gmt":"2022-08-01T16:00:48","slug":"when-you-should-clear-an-android-apps-cache","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/when-you-should-clear-an-android-apps-cache\/","title":{"rendered":"#When You Should Clear an Android App\u2019s Cache"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a40ba4ad208c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a40ba4ad208c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/when-you-should-clear-an-android-apps-cache\/#%E2%80%9CWhen_You_Should_Clear_an_Android_Apps_Cache%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;When You Should Clear an Android App\u2019s Cache&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/when-you-should-clear-an-android-apps-cache\/#Why_Clear_an_Android_Apps_Cache\" >Why Clear an Android App\u2019s Cache?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/when-you-should-clear-an-android-apps-cache\/#How_to_Clear_App_Cache_on_Android\" >How to Clear App Cache on Android<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhen_You_Should_Clear_an_Android_Apps_Cache%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;When You Should Clear an Android App\u2019s Cache&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-771539\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/shutterstock_1349178554.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Android robot figure.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/closeup-google-android-figure-wrench-on-1349178554\">Primakov\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When it comes to troubleshooting a misbehaving Android <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>, there are several things you can try. One of the easiest things to do is clear the app\u2019s cache. We\u2019ll explain the why, when, and how for this essential Android function.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Clear_an_Android_Apps_Cache\"><\/span>Why Clear an Android App\u2019s Cache?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Android apps create two different types of files on your device\u2014data and cache. Data files contain important stuff like login information and app settings. When you delete data files, you\u2019re essentially resetting the app.<\/p>\n<p>Cache files, on the other hand, are temporary. They contain information that isn\u2019t always needed. A common example is a streaming music app pre-downloading a song so it can play without buffering. Cache files can be cleared without significant disruption to the app.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_warning\"><p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> Cached files will be redownloaded as needed. The cached files are typically much smaller than data files, but you should be aware of this if you have data caps or aren\u2019t on Wi-Fi.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>So why do it? Android\u2014which has its own cache\u2014and Android apps are supposed to handle cache files on their own, but that doesn\u2019t always happen. Cache files can build up over time and cause the app to run poorly. Apps can use too much cache space and stop working. Cache files can also interfere with app updates.<\/p>\n<p>The nice thing about cache files is you can delete them without resetting the app. It\u2019s sorta like refreshing the app without logging out and losing all your saved preferences. Like restarting a phone, clearing the cache is just one of several simple troubleshooting things you can try when an app is misbehaving.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Should You Clear the System Cache on Your Android Phone?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Clear_App_Cache_on_Android\"><\/span>How to Clear App Cache on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To get started, swipe down from the top of the screen once or twice\u2014depending on your phone\u2014and tap the gear icon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" alignnone\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/2022-01-31_16-24-08.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"451\" height=\"217\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now go to the \u201cApps\u201d section in the Settings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/2022-01-31_16-24-54.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Open the &quot;Apps&quot; section.\" width=\"446\" height=\"181\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see a list of all the apps installed on your Android device (you may need to expand the list to see them all). Find the misbehaving app and tap it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/2022-01-31_16-25-32.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select an app.\" width=\"447\" height=\"224\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cStorage &amp; Cache\u201d or just \u201cStorage\u201d from the App Info page.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-820774\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-25_13-44-12.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Storage and Cache.&quot;\" width=\"429\" height=\"225\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>There are two options here\u2014\u201cClear Data\u201d and \u201cClear Cache.\u201d We want the latter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-820773\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-25_13-49-05.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Clear Cache.&quot;\" width=\"430\" height=\"196\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The cache will im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely be cleared, and you\u2019ll see the amount of cache listed on the page go down to zero.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-820772\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-25_13-49-24.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Cache before and after.\" width=\"650\" height=\"272\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Before \/ After<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That\u2019s all there is to it! This may solve any problems you\u2019re having with the app. If not, the next step may be to totally clear all data\/storage\u2014the option is in the same place as \u201cClear Cache\u201d\u2014or reinstall the app.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Uninstall Android Apps From Your Smartphone or Tablet<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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