Whenever there is an App running slow or getting stuck, the general advice is to “Clear App Cache”. Let us take a look at what this means and how to Clear App Cache on Android Phone or Tablet.
Clear App Cache on Android Phone
Almost all the Apps running on Android Phone or Tablet store cached files and data in a temporary storage area on your Android device known as the Cache.
The main purpose of storing cached data is to improve the speed of Apps by making use of cached data available right on your device, instead of downloading data from web servers.
For example, you must have noticed a website loading slow when it is accessed for the first time and the same website loading faster on a second visit. This happens due to the website making use of cached images and files during the second visit.
Over a period of time the amount of App Cache stored on an Android Phone can grow large enough to impact the performance of Apps and the device in general.
When this happens, you will need to manually Clear App Cache on Android Phone or Tablet, in order to improve its performance.
Steps to Clear App Cache on Android Phone
Whenever you find an App getting stuck and performing sluggishly on your Android Phone, you should be able to improve its performance by clearing the App Cache.
1. Open Settings on your Android Phone or Tablet.
2. On the Settings screen, scroll down to “Device” section and tap on Apps.
3. On the Apps screen, tap on the App that you find is slow or getting stuck.
Note: You may need to tap on All Apps, or Downloaded tab to locate Apps.
4. On the App Info screen, tap on Storage.
5. On the next screen, tap on Clear Cache button.
You can Repeat the above steps for other Apps that appear to be running slow or getting stuck from time to time on your Android Phone.
Clear All Cached Date On Android Phone
In case almost every App appears to be running slow on your Android Phone, you should be able to improve its performance by clearing all the Cached data stored on your Android device.
1. Open Settings on your Android Phone or Tablet.
2. On the Settings screen, scroll down and tap on Storage.
3. On the Storage screen, scroll down and tap on Cached Data.
4. On the pop-up that appears, tap on OK to clear all the Cached data stored on your Android Phone.
In general, clearing the App Cache should improve the performance of your Android Phone or Tablet. However, you need to be aware that Apps will be running slower on your device, the first time you use them.
Later on the performance of Apps should improve, as they begin to make use of freshly cached data.