In Chrome
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, click More .
- Click More tools. Clear browsing data.
- At the top, choose a time range. To delete everything, select All time.
- Next to "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files," check the boxes.
- Click Clear data.
- Is it OK to delete cache files?
- What does clearing cache files do?
- Does clearing cache delete my data?
- Does clear cache delete everything?
- Does deleting cache delete photos?
- Will clearing cache delete passwords?
Is it OK to delete cache files?
Clearing unused cache files on Android is a decent way to free up space temporarily and comes in handy when troubleshooting app issues. But it's not something you should do often, or through unreliable third-party apps. Use it only as a specific tool when needed for device performance.
What does clearing cache files do?
When you use a browser, like Chrome, it saves some information from websites in its cache and cookies. Clearing them fixes certain problems, like loading or formatting issues on sites.
Does clearing cache delete my data?
You'll get some storage space back, but nothing you've downloaded will be deleted. Depending on the app, user data such as your preferences or search history may be reset. If your phone is still sluggish after clearing a fishy app's cache, you might have what is known as bloatware.
Does clear cache delete everything?
Clearing your cache only gets rid of the data your device has stored from the websites and apps you visit—it has no impact on your photos or the files you have saved there.
Does deleting cache delete photos?
Clearing the cache will NOT remove Any photos from your device or computer. That action would require a deletion. What WILL happen is, the Data files that are stored Temporarily in your device's Memory, thats the Only thing deleted once the cache is cleared.
Will clearing cache delete passwords?
Note: Don't worry, you won't lose any information by clearing your cache. You won't even lose passwords to websites or autofill information from your phone unless you choose to clear that data.