The Chrome browser is widely available for download whether you use agreat Chromebookor a flagship Android phone. Even if you use an Apple device, Chrome is there. This availability has made Chromethe most used browser since 2012, when it took over the title from Internet Explorer.
Chrome may be popular, but it can have issues. Sometimes, a website might not load properly, or the formatting might look funky. This might be due to previously saved information from a website cached in your browser. This guide discusses removing this cached information on a PC, phone, and tablet.
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What happens when you clear your cache?
Even though clearing your cache fixes some issues, what exactly does it do? Clearing your cache deletes data from a website associated with your browser. The cached data includes cookies and parts of images that speed up your browsing experience. This signs you out of websites you’re signed in to but keeps you logged into Chrome for account sync. Additionally, some websites might seem slower because they do not have this information saved.
How to clear the Chrome cache on your PC
Many people have Chrome as their PC’s default browser, no matter how much Microsoft tries to make them use Edge.
1.LaunchChromeon your PC.
2.Click thethree dotsin the upper-right corner.
3.SelectClear browsing data.
4.Select thetime frameto delete data from.
5.Select theinformationto delete.
6.Tap theClear databutton.
After tapping the clear data button, the selected cached information from the time frame you selected is deleted.
How to clear the Chrome cache on your Android phone or tablet
Clearing your cache on your Android device is straightforward.
1.Launch theChrome appon your device.
2.Tap thethree dotsin the upper-right corner.
4.Choose the time frame and type of data to delete:
5.Your cached data on your Android device is removed.
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How to clear the Chrome cache on an iOS device
On iOS devices, clearing your Chrome cache may sign you out. To prevent issues, update your 2FA and recovery details for your Google account.
1.Launch theChrome app.
2.Tap thethree dots.
4.Choose theinformationto delete.
5.Tap theClear browsing databutton.
6.TapDonein the upper-right corner.
Now, sign back into Chrome if you’ve been signed out and get back to browsing.
Browse better
Your browsing experience should be smooth and issue-free. If you run into an issue, clearing your cache is a great first step to resolve the issue. If you use Chrome often, but it isn’t your default browser, it might be time tomake Chrome your default browser.
