how to clear cache on samsung

To clear the cache on your Samsung device, you have two main options: clearing cache for individual apps or wiping the entire cache partition.

Clearing Cache for Individual Apps

1. Open the Settings app on your Samsung phone.
2. Tap Apps.
3. Select the app you want to clear the cache for.
4. Tap Storage.
5. Tap Clear cache to remove temporary files without deleting personal data

Clearing Cache for All Apps (Wipe Cache Partition)

1. Turn off your Samsung device.
2. Enter Recovery Mode by pressing a specific button combination depending on your model:
   • For devices with a physical Home button (e.g., S6, S7): Press and hold Volume Up + Home + Power buttons simultaneously. Release the Power button when the device vibrates, then release the other buttons when the menu appears.
   • For devices with Bixby button (e.g., S8, S9, S10): Press and hold Volume Up + Bixby + Power buttons until the Samsung logo appears, then release.
   • For devices without Home or Bixby button (e.g., Note10, Fold, Z Flip): Press and hold Volume Up + Side buttons until the Samsung logo appears, then release

3. Use the Volume buttons to navigate to Wipe cache partition and press the Power button to select.
4. Confirm by selecting Yes.
5. After the cache is wiped, select Reboot system now to restart your phone

Additional Tips

• You can also use Battery and device care in Settings to optimize your phone and clear cache automatically by tapping Optimize now

• Regularly clearing cache can improve device performance and free up storage space

By following these steps, you can efficiently clear cached data on your Samsung device to help it run smoother and free up storage.