But sometimes, your app cache can contribute to slow loading time and other problems you might experience.

you’re able to clear an apps cache if its giving you trouble.

opt for app you want to reset the cache for.

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Want to erase the cache for all your apps at once?

Here’s how to do this withRecovery Mode:

Power off your phone.

Press and hold theVolume UpandSidebuttons simultaneously.

Screenshots on a Galaxy device showing how to access apps to clear cache.

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Continue holding those buttons until theAndroid Recoveryscreen appears.

PressVolume Downuntil you’ve selectedWipe cache partition.

Press thePowerbutton to select it.

Where to clear the cache on a Samsung Android phone.

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You’ll see a warning explaining this action can’t be undone.

Scroll down and chooseYes(again, using the Volume Down and Power buttons).

Wait untilCache wipe completeappearsat the bottom of the screen.

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Navigate toReboot system nowif it’s not already selected, and press thePowerbutton to select it.

Your phone will reboot with a cleared system cache.

After cleaning, the screen will display how much memory is now available.