If your iPhone or iPad storage space is dwindling at an alarming rate or your device feels like it's getting slower, then you could benefit from clearing the cache that apps use. In fact, it's possible for an overzealous app
to fill up your iPhone's cache to the point where overall performance takes a hit. So it's good practice to spring-clean the cache now and again to ensure your device isn't bogged down unnecessarily. Here's how. How to Clear iPhone and iPad CacheThe following steps clear all cookies and web data cached on your device by Safari, although AutoFill information remains unchanged. Note that when you clear Safari browsing history on a device running iOS 11 or higher, the same logs are cleared on any other devices signed into the same iCloud account.
How to Clear iPhone Cache for Third-Party AppsThe way to clear the cache used by third-party apps on your iPhone varies from app to app. For example, there's a cache reset option for Slack in the main Settings app (Settings -> Slack -> Reset cache on next launch), while you can control the storage that individual WhatsApp conversations use from within the chat app (Settings -> Data and Storage Usage -> Storage Usage). If there's an app that you suspect is unnecessarily hoarding data on your iPhone but you can't find an equivalent option to clear its cache, then the best alternative is to check the iOS iPhone Storage screen.
It's worth scrolling down the iPhone Storage list and looking at the Last Used: date underneath the title of each app. If it's been several weeks or months since you opened an app, or it says Never Used, then consider uninstalling it. If you tend to
download a lot of apps that often get left unused, consider enabling the iPhone Storage menu recommendation to automatically Offload Unused Apps when you're low on storage. If you uninstall a purchased app but later decide that you want to use it (and it's still available in the App Store) simply follow the steps below. How to Reinstall Deleted Apps
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How do I clear my app cache?How to clear your hidden app cache on Android. Open device Settings, and select Apps.. Find the app you want to clear app data for, tap it, and select Storage.. Tap Clear cache to delete all cached data for the selected app.. Repeat the process for other apps to continue clearing hidden app cache.. How do I clear out the cache on my iPhone?How to clear the cache on an iPhone or iPad. Open Settings, scroll down until you find Safari, then select it to open the next menu.. Scroll down and tap 'Clear History and Website Data'.. In the popup, tap 'Clear History and Data' to confirm.. Does iPhone have app cache?Your iPhone holds two major data caches: One for browsers like Safari and Chrome, and another for your apps. Clearing these caches can free up space on your iPhone, improving speed and performance by removing unnecessary app data.
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