How to Clear Mobile Browser Cache on Android and iOS Phones

By: LottoEdge

Clearing your mobile browser cache can help resolve website loading issues, free up storage space, and protect your privacy. This article will guide you through the process for the most popular mobile browsers on Android and iOS.

For Android Phones:

1. Google Chrome:

  1. Open the Google Chrome app.
  2. Tap the three horizontal dots (⋯) in the upper-right corner.
  3. Tap ‘Settings.’
  4. Under ‘Advanced,’ select ‘Privacy.’
  5. Tap ‘Clear browsing data.’
  6. Check ‘Cached images and files.’ You can also select other data types you want to clear.
  7. Tap ‘Clear data.’

2. Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Launch the Firefox app.
  2. Tap the three horizontal dots () in the lower-right corner.
  3. Choose ‘Settings.’
  4. Tap ‘Delete browsing data.’
  5. Make sure ‘Cached web content’ is checked.
  6. Tap ‘Delete browsing data.’

3. Samsung Internet:

  1. Open the Samsung Internet app.
  2. Tap the three vertical lines (≡) in the bottom navigation bar.
  3. Select ‘Settings.’
  4. Go to ‘Privacy and security.’
  5. Tap ‘Delete browsing data.’
  6. Ensure ‘Cache’ is selected.
  7. Tap ‘Delete.’

For Apple (iOS) Phones:

1. Safari:

  1. Go to your iPhone’s ‘Settings’ app.
  2. Scroll down and tap ‘Safari.’
  3. Scroll down and tap ‘Clear History and Website Data.’
  4. Confirm by tapping ‘Clear History and Data.’

2. Google Chrome:

  1. Open the Google Chrome app on your iOS device.
  2. Tap the three horizontal dots (⋯) in the lower-right corner.
  3. Tap ‘Settings.’
  4. Go to ‘Privacy.’
  5. Tap ‘Clear Browsing Data.’
  6. Check ‘Cached images and files.’ Optionally, select other data types.
  7. Tap ‘Clear Browsing Data,’ then tap ‘Clear Browsing Data’ again to confirm.

3. Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Launch the Firefox app on your iOS device.
  2. Tap the three horizontal lines (≡) in the lower-right corner.
  3. Choose ‘Settings.’
  4. Scroll down and tap ‘Data Management.’
  5. Make sure ‘Cache’ is toggled on.
  6. Tap ‘Clear Private Data,’ then tap ‘OK’ to confirm.

Note: Clearing your browser cache will remove temporary data and may lead to websites loading a bit slower the next time you visit them, as your browser will need to download everything again. However, it’s a good practice to clear your cache occasionally to ensure you’re seeing the most up-to-date versions of websites and to maintain optimal performance.