If your iPhone or iPad storage space is dwindling at an alarming rate or your device feels like it's getting slower, then you could benefit from clearing the cache that apps use. In fact, it's possible for an overzealous app
to fill up your iPhone's cache to the point where overall performance takes a hit. So it's good practice to spring-clean the cache now and again to ensure your device isn't bogged down unnecessarily. Here's how. How to Clear iPhone and iPad CacheThe following steps clear all cookies and web data cached on your device by Safari, although AutoFill information remains unchanged. Note that when you clear Safari browsing history on a device running iOS 11 or higher, the same logs are cleared on any other devices signed into the same iCloud account.
How to Clear iPhone Cache for Third-Party AppsThe way to clear the cache used by third-party apps on your iPhone varies from app to app. For example, there's a cache reset option for Slack in the main Settings app (Settings -> Slack -> Reset cache on next launch), while you can control the storage that individual WhatsApp conversations use from within the chat app (Settings -> Data and Storage Usage -> Storage Usage). If there's an app that you suspect is unnecessarily hoarding data on your iPhone but you can't find an equivalent option to clear its cache, then the best alternative is to check the iOS iPhone Storage screen.
It's worth scrolling down the iPhone Storage list and looking at the Last Used: date underneath the title of each app. If it's been several weeks or months since you opened an app, or it says Never Used, then consider uninstalling it. If you tend to
download a lot of apps that often get left unused, consider enabling the iPhone Storage menu recommendation to automatically Offload Unused Apps when you're low on storage. If you uninstall a purchased app but later decide that you want to use it (and it's still available in the App Store) simply follow the steps below. How to Reinstall Deleted Apps
As it stands, iOS still lacks a straightforward way to clear the cache in apps. For example, sometimes you may want to keep an app, but delete its documents and data. Hopefully Apple will include an equivalent option in a future version of iOS, but until then, the methods described above are your best options for clearing the cruft from your iPhone. Popular StoriesiOS 16.2 Expected to Launch in Mid-December With Several New FeaturesSunday October 30, 2022 6:53 am PDT by Sami Fathi iOS 16.2, the next major update to the iOS 16 operating system, can be expected to launch in mid-December alongside iPadOS 16.2, reliable Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman said today in his Power on newsletter outlining expectations for the remainder of 2022. The first beta of iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 was released for developers and public beta testers last week, so it's still early to... Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro Models to Feature Solid-State Buttons and Three Taptic EnginesThe iPhone 15 Pro models may feature solid-state volume and power buttons, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The Taptic Engine in the iPhone 6S – the first iPhone model to feature the component. In a tweet, Kuo explained that the volume and power buttons on next year's two high-end iPhone models may adopt a solid-state design, similar to the iPhone 7's home button, replacing a... Top Stories: New iOS 16.1 Features, USB-C iPhone Confirmed, and MoreOctober is drawing to a close with plenty to talk about in terms of new hardware and software releases from Apple, while we're also looking ahead with iOS 16.2 and future hardware. Read on below for all of the details on everything Apple released this week, including our early hands-on look at Apple's new iPads, plus a rumor about Apple's biggest-ever iPad and more! iOS 16.1 Released:... Gurman: Apple Planning No New Mac Releases For Remainder of 2022Sunday October 30, 2022 6:08 am PDT by Sami Fathi Apple is not planning to announce any new Macs in the remainder of this year, with all planned releases expected to take place in the first quarter of 2023, including updated versions of the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and the Mac Pro, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said today. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman said Apple has decided to wait until next year to announce new Macs,... Rumor: New 14-Inch and 16-Inch MacBook Pros Delayed Until Next YearSunday October 30, 2022 4:57 am PDT by Sami Fathi Contrary to rumors that Apple will announce new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros powered with the yet to be announced M2 Pro and M2 Max chips in November, a new rumor has suggested Apple will instead release the new laptops next year. According to a post from the account "yeux1122" on the Korean blog Naver, citing a supply chain source, the updated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models will ... Here Are All the Apps That Have Added Live Activities and Dynamic Island Support for iOS 16.1Monday October 24, 2022 1:15 pm PDT by Juli Clover The iOS 16.1 update that was released today introduces support for Live Activities, a new type of lingering Lock Screen notification that lets you track information in real time. Live Activities are visible primarily on the Lock Screen, but if you have an iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max, they also show up in the Dynamic Island. Developers are beginning to implement support for Live Activities, and... How do I clear my iPhone photo cache?Go to Options > Settings. Tap Privacy. Tap Clear Browsing Data. Select the browsing data you want to delete (cookies, history, cached images and files) and tap Clear Browsing Data.
How do I clear my camera cache?Open your phone's Settings app . Camera. If you can't find "See all apps," tap App info. Clear Cache.
Does clearing cache on camera app delete photos?Clearing your camera storage will not delete images saved in your gallery. The only thing the “clear data” function deletes is the application data, including temporary files and cache memory. However, it is still recommended to back up your data before clearing the storage of the camera app.
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