To clear cache on an iPhone, you can use several methods depending on the type of cache you want to clear (browser cache, app cache, etc.). Here are the most common ways:
- Clear Safari Cache:
- Open the Settings app.
- Scroll down and select Safari.
- Tap Clear History and Website Data.
- Confirm by tapping Clear History and Data.
This will remove browsing history, cookies, and cached website data from Safari.
- Clear Cache from Apps by Offloading:
- Open Settings.
- Tap General.
- Select iPhone Storage.
- Choose the app you want to clear cache for.
- Tap Offload App and confirm.
This deletes the app but keeps its data, removing the cache. You can reinstall the app afterward.
- Clear Cache from Some Individual Apps (If Supported):
Some apps like Spotify have their own clear cache option inside the app settings:
- Open the app (e.g., Spotify).
- Access the app’s settings.
- Find the storage or cache option.
- Tap Clear Cache within the app.
- Force Restart iPhone:
Performing a force restart (hard reset) can also clear temporary cache in system memory:
- Quickly press Volume Up.
- Quickly press Volume Down.
- Press and hold the Power button until the Apple logo appears.
- Empty Recently Deleted Folder in Photos:
- Open the Photos app.
- Go to Albums.
- Scroll to Recently Deleted.
- Tap Select and then Delete All.
For other browsers like Chrome on iPhone:
- Open Chrome.
- Tap the three-dot menu.
- Select Delete Browsing Data.
- Choose time frame and types of data to delete.
- Confirm deletion.
These methods help improve iPhone performance, free up storage, and resolve issues related to slow-downs or app glitches.
