How to clear cache memory on iPhone, what is it for and why to do it. The term “cache” in computer science means a memory area whose purpose is to speed up the execution of programs, used to quickly recover data that are expected to be used in the short term. In the Safari cache memory we can find data such as some parts of websites (including images) that we have recently visited, and they are used to speed up the display of the web page the next time we reopen the same web page.
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It may happen that for various reasons it is necessary to empty the cache, which is useful for solving malfunctions (sites not loading correctly) but also for freeing up the space gradually occupied on the internal memory of the phone.
How to Clear Safari Cache on iPhone?
The clear cache operation will remove the history of the sites we have visited and recent searches from our device. Cookies and permissions granted to websites to use location and send notifications will also be removed. Here’s how to proceed:
- Open Settings
- Select Safari
- Scroll down to “Clear history and website data”
- A dialog appears: confirm by selecting “Clear data and history”
How do I clear Chome cache for iPhone?
If you use Chrome on the iPhone, if necessary you can also delete the browser cache in this case as follows:
- Open the Chrome app
- Tap on the three dots at the bottom right and select “Settings”
- Select “Privacy” and from here “Clear browsing data”, select the time interval (last hour, last 24 hours, last 7 days, etc.) and confirm by selecting “Clear browsing data”.
