This article explains how to delete the app cache in Safariand Chrome on any iPad.It also covers how to clear the cache for other apps without losing your data.
If you use Safari as your main browser, clearing its cache through the Settingsapp can help it run smoothly.Here's how to do it:
Open theSettingsapp.
TapSafarifrom the left navigation menu.You may have to scroll to find it.
SelectClear History and Website Data.
TapClearto confirm.If you're asked about closing open tabs, selectKeep TabsorClose Tabs.
Depending on how long it's been since it was done last, it may take a few minutes for the Safari cache to clear. Once it's complete, you should notice a difference in the responsiveness of your iPad if you were previously having slowdown issues.
If you use Chrome on your iPad instead of Safari, follow these steps to clear that browser's cache:
Open Chrome and tapMore(three dots) in the upper-right corner of the page.
Can't see this button? Scroll up on the page to reveal Chrome's full menu.
TapClear Browsing Data.
In the dialog box, selectthe type of data you want to clear.
These are your options:
TapTime Rangeif you want to change how far back the selected items should be deleted. For example, to clear the whole cache for Chrome, you'd pickAll Time.
Once you've made your selection, tapClear Browsing Data.
In the confirmation that appears, tapClear Browsing Dataagain to begin the process of clearing your browsing data. It could take a couple of minutes, depending on how heavily you use Chrome and how long it's been since you last cleared the cache.
One more thing you can do to clear up some space is to delete the individual app cache for apps that you have installed. You can do that by offloading or deleting apps.
OpenSettings.
Go toGeneral>iPad Storage.
It may take a few seconds to a couple of minutes for the iPad Storage page to load, depending on how much you have stored. Once it loads, you should see a breakdown of how your iPad storage is used and aRecommendationssection.
The iPad Storage page helps you understand what's using up all your storage space. For example, if you have downloaded movies or TV, you can see them listed there. You can also tap through those to delete any downloads or apps that you no longer want to keep.
Select an app from the list. If your goal is to free up space on your iPad, note that the list is ordered by app size.
On the app page, you have two options for clearing the app from your storage:
Regardless of which option you select, you'll be prompted to confirm your choice. TapOffload App or Delete Appagain to confirm your choice.
You may encounter system apps, likePhotos, that don't have the option to Offload App or Delete App. If this is the case for an app that is using a lot of space on your device, your only option is to go into the app and delete individual items. How those items are deleted will depend on the item, but generally either selecting or long-pressing on the app will open a menuthat contains aDeleteoption.
The app cache on an iPad stores temporary data that apps use often, like images and files, to help them run faster and smoother. Having a cache means apps don't need to download or process the same information repeatedly.
However, the cache can grow large over time, so it might need to be cleared occasionally to free up space and keep the iPad running well. You may find that your iPad loads web pages more slowly or websites seem outdated or aren't performing correctly. Clearing your browser's cache will speed up page load and response times, acting as a general system cleanup.
If you find that your iPad is running out of storage or that apps are generally not performing well, clearing the in-app cache will free up storage space and improve overall operations.
FAQTo clear your iPhone cache for Safari, go toSettings>Safari >Clear History and Website Data. For apps, go toSettings>General>iPhone Storage, and tapOffload App. In Chrome, go tomenu >Clear Browsing Data.
To clear cookies on an iPhone, go toSettings >Safari >Advanced>Website Data. Select Remove All Website Data > Remove. When you delete all cookies, you'll need to log in to websites again.
To clear cache data on an Android, openSettings, select Apps, and tap the app whose cache you want to clear. TapStorage & cache> Clear cache to clear the app cache. Tap Clear storageto erase the data associated with the app.