How to Clear Cache on iPhone and iPad

 

How to Clear Browser Cache on iPhone

Removing old temporary files from your browser is good for resetting the page load speeds back to normal and making room for newer cache files. We’ll cover how to do this in Safari, Chrome, and Edge.

Clear Cache in Safari

To get started, open the “Settings” on your iPhone or iPad.

Select “Safari.”

Scroll down and select “Clear History and Website Data.” Note that this will also delete all browsing history and cookies.

Tap on the pop-up to confirm.

Clear Cache in Google Chrome

Open the Google Chrome browser and tap on the three horizontal dots in the bottom-right corner.

Select “Settings.”

Head to the “Privacy” section.

Select “Clear Browsing Data.”

Select the “Time Range” and choose “All Time.” Then, select the items you want to erase. Keep in mind that removing passwords, browsing data, and autofill will also wipe it from Chrome on PC or Mac if you have enabled the Chrome sync.

Tap on red “Clear Browsing Data” at the bottom and confirm the pop-up.

Clear Cache in Microsoft Edge

Open the Microsoft Edge browser on your iPhone.

Tap the three horizontal dots in the center on the bottom bar.

Select “Settings” from the menu that pops up.

Tap on “Privacy and Security.”

Select “Clear Browsing Data.”

Tap “Time Range” and choose “All Time.” Select the items you want to remove from Microsoft Edge.

Tap on “Clear Now” at the bottom to remove those unwanted data.

Clear Cache for Third-Party Apps on iPhone

Several third-party apps come with a cache-clearing option to ensure a smooth experience on your iPhone. The difference is that the option resides either in the Settings app or within the app itself. For instance, you can make the official Twitter app faster on your iPhone by clearing its cache.

First, open the official Twitter app on your iPhone or iPad. Tap on your profile picture in the top-left corner.

Select “Settings and Privacy.”

Tap “Accessibility, Display, and Languages.”

Tap “Data Usage.”

Under the “Storage” section, select “Media Storage.”

Select “Clear Media Storage” and tap on the prompt for confirmation.

Repeat the same process for the “Web Page Storage” and choose whether you want to remove all data from the Twitter app or only of the sites you had visited inside it.

Apart from clearing the browser and app caches, you can still make space and speed up your iPhone.