To clear cache for one app on a Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet, open Settings > Apps, select the app, tap Storage, then tap Clear cache. This removes temporary files without choosing the separate Clear data command, which resets the app and can remove its saved settings or data.
How to clear cache for one app on a Samsung Galaxy
- Open Settings.
- Tap Apps.
- Select the app you want to troubleshoot. If you do not see it, use the search option on the Apps screen.
- Tap Storage.
- Tap Clear cache.
Samsung notes that labels and steps can differ by software version and the selected app. If your screen looks different, look for the selected app’s storage page and the cache-clearing control. Samsung’s U.S. instructions
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What Clear cache does—and what Clear data does
Cache consists of temporary files an app may reuse, such as a saved copy of a web page. Removing those files may help when an app is slow or storage is low, but it does not guarantee a particular performance improvement or amount of storage recovered. Samsung Canada says clearing an app’s cache does not affect its data or settings. Samsung UK’s cache guidance and Samsung Canada’s app guidance
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| Option | What it does | When to choose it |
|---|---|---|
| Clear cache | Removes the app’s temporary cached files; Samsung Canada says app data and settings are not affected. | When troubleshooting an app or freeing space without intentionally resetting it. |
| Clear data | Resets the app to its factory-default settings and removes personal settings or data saved in the app. | Only when you intend to reset the app and understand what its saved data contains. |
To reset an app, Samsung’s U.S. path is Settings > Apps > [app] > Storage > Clear data > Delete. Some system apps may not allow data clearing. Do not tap Clear data as a substitute for clearing cache. Samsung’s U.S. instructions
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Will clearing cache delete photos or log you out?
Clearing cache is not the same as clearing app data: Samsung Canada says it does not affect app data or settings. The documentation does not promise how every individual app handles every cached item, so use the cache command for temporary files and avoid Clear data if you want to preserve the app’s saved state. Samsung Canada’s guidance
Can you clear every app’s cache at once?
Samsung says the way to clear cache across all apps at once is to factory-reset the phone or tablet. A factory reset is a much broader action than clearing one app’s temporary files; it is not a routine cache-cleaning step. Use the app-specific option instead when only one app needs attention. Samsung U.S. support and Samsung Caribbean support
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Device Care provides broader storage, memory, and app-usage management; it is not the same as selecting Clear cache for a particular app. Samsung UK’s optimization route is Settings > Battery and device care > Optimise now > Done. On some older devices, the menu may instead say Device care or Fix now. Treat this as general device maintenance, not a guaranteed replacement for clearing a specific app’s cache. Samsung U.S. Device Care guidance and Samsung UK instructions
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