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Clear cache vs. clear storage at a glance
| Aspect | Clear cache | Clear storage (Clear data) |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Temporary data only | All of the app’s data stored on the device |
| Likely consequence | The app may be slower the next time you open it while it rebuilds temporary data | Loss of app-local data and settings; you may need to sign in and set the app up again |
| Reversibility | Generally regenerated by the app | Depends on the app’s own sync or backup support; Google says not every app can back up or restore all settings and data |
| Best used for | Freeing space or a first troubleshooting step | A deliberate reset when you accept losing local app data |
Both descriptions come from Google’s Android Help page on freeing up storage.
How to find the controls
Google notes that Settings vary by phone, so labels differ by Android version and manufacturer. A typical path:
- Open Settings.
- Tap Apps and select the app.
- Tap Storage or Storage & cache.
- Choose Clear cache or Clear storage.
If your menus look different, check your phone maker’s help pages.
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What clearing storage can and cannot be assumed to do
It acts on the device
The Android control deletes the selected app’s data stored on your phone. What happens to anything held on the service’s servers depends on that app’s account and sync design. Don’t assume clearing data deletes your online account, and don’t assume your online data is untouched either. The app developer’s guidance is the authority for that.
Backups are not guaranteed
Android backup can include apps and app data, but Google warns that not all apps can back up or restore all settings and data. Before clearing data you might need, check the app’s own backup, sync or export options.
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Things worth checking first
Apps differ in what they keep locally, so treat these as prudent checks rather than a list every app fits:
- You can sign back in (you know the password or have access to the verification method).
- Drafts, notes or other content have synced or been exported.
- Downloaded content, such as offline media, can be downloaded again.
- Custom settings are ones you can recreate.
A safe order of operations
- Try the app itself. Google’s storage guidance advises deleting data within the app first. Many apps let you remove downloads, reset content, or clear a particular category, which is narrower than wiping everything.
- Clear cache. If you only want to remove temporary files or are troubleshooting, this carries the lowest cost.
- Clear storage last, once you’ve confirmed sign-in access and checked for local-only data.
Google’s own troubleshooting pages sometimes use clearing data as a step. For example, its help for the Google app not showing search results is one such case, and it notes the effect on the app’s files and settings.
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Special case: Google Play services
Don’t treat clearing Google Play services storage as routine maintenance. Google’s Play Help says it may remove locally saved information such as passwords, transit cards and virtual payment cards, and you may have to reauthenticate payment methods or sign in again. Google advises trying other troubleshooting options first and following its dedicated instructions.
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