ZDNET Recommends: Are you experiencing slowdowns on your Android phone? Clearing cache can give it a fresh boost and free up storage space.
Android 16 has been released, bringing performance improvements, new Material You changes, and more upgrades. However, if your device already feels sluggish, clearing app and browser caches can help. Over time, cached data can accumulate, become corrupted, or simply get outdated, slowing down your device. Restarting your phone often helps, but a targeted cache-clear is a quick way to boost responsiveness without upgrading hardware.
To clear cached data from Android apps, follow these steps:
1. Open Settings and go to Storage > Apps. Tap “Clear cache” for individual apps, avoiding system services. Don’t tap “Clear storage” unless you want to reset the app completely.
2. Repeat for other apps that use a lot of space.
3. Use Chrome’s History settings to clear browsing data, selecting cached images and files (and any other data you wish to remove).
Note: Some Android phones have a built-in clear all cache option available under Settings > Storage > App Cache.
Clearing cache can also fix app issues by forcing apps to rebuild their temporary files. It’s a quick troubleshooting step, not just a storage cleanup. While it’s recommended to clear cache every 3-6 months, you should do so whenever you notice slowdowns or app glitches.
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Source: https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-clear-your-android-phone-cache-and-why-it-greatly-improved-performance