Over time, cookies and cached files can build up in your browser and may cause issues like outdated information or slow performance. Clearing them out periodically can help keep things running smoothly. Below, you'll find step-by-step instructions for clearing cookies and cache on your mobile device.
How to clear cookies and cache on Android
Chrome:
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Open Chrome on your Android device.
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Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
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Select History, then Clear browsing data.
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Choose a time range (e.g., Last hour, Last 24 hours, or All time).
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Check the boxes for:
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Cookies and site data
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Cached images and files.
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Tap Clear data.
Firefox:
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Open Firefox on your Android device.
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Tap the three-dot menu in the bottom-right corner.
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Select Settings.
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Go to Delete browsing data.
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Check the boxes for:
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Cookies
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Cached images and files.
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Tap Delete browsing data.
How to clear cookies and cache on iOS
Chrome:
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Open Chrome on your iOS device.
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Tap the three-dot menu in the bottom-right corner.
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Select History, then Clear browsing data.
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Choose a time range (e.g., Last hour, Last 24 hours, or All time).
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Check the boxes for:
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Cookies, Site Data
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Cached Images and Files.
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Tap Clear Browsing Data and confirm.
Safari:
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Open Settings on your iOS device.
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Scroll down and select Safari.
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Tap Clear History and Website Data.
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Confirm by tapping Clear History and Data.
Firefox:
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Open Firefox on your iOS device.
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Tap the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) in the bottom-right corner.
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Select Settings.
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Tap Data Management.
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Toggle on:
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Cookies
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Cache.
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Tap Clear Private Data and confirm.