Clearing Cache on Android
Clearing cache on Android helps improve performance, fix app issues, and reduce unnecessary data usage.
📱 Clear Individual App Cache (Android 11+)
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Open the Settings app.
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Go to Apps or Apps & Notifications.
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Select the app you want to clear.
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Tap Storage & cache or just Storage.
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Tap Clear cache.
🔹 Note: This only deletes temporary cache data, not personal settings or app data.
⚙️ Clear Entire Device Cache
Direct cache wipe is removed on Android 10+. Alternatives:
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Restart the device – clears temporary memory.
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Use apps like Files by Google to delete junk/cache files.
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Clear cache partition via Recovery Mode (Advanced):
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Power off the device.
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Hold Power + Volume Up to enter recovery mode.
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Use volume buttons to select Wipe cache partition.
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Confirm with power button.
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Reboot device.
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