How to clear cache on iPhone (Safari, apps and more)
iPhone has no single clear cache button. Here is where the cache lives in Safari, Chrome and your apps, and how to clear each one.
The fix
Clear Safari cache
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Open Settings, tap Apps, then Safari.
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Scroll down and tap Clear History and Website Data.
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Choose a time range and confirm.
This clears cache, cookies and history, and signs you out of websites.
The fix
Clear Chrome cache
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Open Chrome and tap the ••• menu, then Settings.
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Tap Privacy and security › Delete browsing data.
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Select Cached images and files and tap Delete browsing data.
The fix
Clear cache for other apps
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Use the app’s own option if it has one.
TikTok: Settings and privacy › Free up space. Snapchat: Settings › Clear Cache. Many other apps have a similar option in their settings.
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Otherwise, offload and reinstall.
Go to Settings › General › iPhone Storage, tap the app, choose Offload App, then Reinstall App. Your data stays.
Restart your iPhone after clearing caches. It also clears temporary system files and can shrink the System Data category in iPhone Storage.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to clear cache on iPhone?
Yes. Cache is temporary data that apps rebuild. Clearing Safari data does sign you out of websites, so make sure you know your passwords or use iCloud Keychain.
Does offloading an app clear its cache?
Offloading removes the app and its cache but keeps your documents and data. When you reinstall it, the app starts with a clean cache.
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