How to Clear Browser Cache on Android

To clear browser cache on Android, use the browser’s Delete/Clear browsing data menu and select only Cached images and files when that option is available. Do not select cookies, saved passwords or autofill unless you intend to remove them. For one broken site, clear that site’s data first instead of deleting everything.

Before you clear anything

Check what the interface means by “cache.” A browser’s cached images and files are different from cookies, saved passwords, browsing history and Android app storage.

For the underlying definitions, read what browser cache stores and how it differs from cookies.

Try a smaller fix first

1. Reload the page.

2. Close and reopen the tab.

3. Check whether another website loads normally.

4. Test the affected site in a private tab.

5. Clear only that site’s data if your browser supports it.

If the site works in a private tab, cached resources, cookies, an extension or a normal-session setting may be involved. It does not prove cache alone caused the problem.

How to clear cache in Chrome on Android

Google’s current Chrome Help instructions use this path:

1. Open Chrome.

2. Tap the three-dot menu beside the address bar.

3. Tap Delete browsing data.

4. Open More options if you need precise categories.

5. Choose the time range.

6. Select Cached images and files.

7. Deselect cookies, history, passwords, autofill, and site settings unless you also want those removed.

8. Tap Delete data.

Labels can change by Chrome version. Read the summary on screen before confirming.

How to clear cache for another Android browser

Firefox, Samsung Internet, Brave, Quetta, and other browsers usually place browsing-data controls under Settings, Privacy, Privacy and security, or Personal browsing data. The exact label and grouping differ.

Use this safe pattern:

1. Open the browser’s settings from inside the browser.

2. Find privacy or browsing-data controls.

3. Open the delete/clear browsing-data screen.

4. Select only the cache category.

5. Confirm that cookies, logins, passwords, and downloads are not selected.

6. Clear the chosen data, reopen the affected page, and test once.

For Quetta, confirm the current labels shown on your installed version because Android and iOS releases may differ. Do not rely on a screenshot from an older build.

How to clear an Android app’s cache

Use the Android app-info route only when you want to remove temporary files for the whole browser app:

1. Open Android Settings.

2. Tap Apps and select the browser.

3. Tap Storage & cache or the equivalent manufacturer label.

4. Tap Clear cache.

5. Do not tap Clear storage or Clear data unless you intend to reset local app data.

Device manufacturers may rename or relocate these controls. Android app cache is broader than clearing one website’s cached resources, so prefer the in-browser or single-site option when possible.

Should you clear cache for one website or every website?

Clear one site when only that site looks stale, loops, or behaves incorrectly. Clear the full browser cache when several sites show similar resource problems or single-site removal is unavailable. A targeted change preserves more useful cached resources and makes diagnosis easier.

What to expect afterward

• The browser must download removed resources again.

• The first reload can be slower and use more data.

• A stale design or script mismatch may be corrected.

• Clearing only cache should not normally remove saved passwords.

• If you also selected cookies/site data, websites may sign you out.

If clearing cache did not work

Do not keep repeating it. Check whether the issue is a DNS lookup, network, VPN, extension, content filter, site permission, account state, browser compatibility, or server outage. Follow what to test when clearing cache or DNS does not fix a website.

If every page is slow rather than one page being broken, use the slow mobile browsing diagnosis.

A cleaner test in Quetta

If you want to compare behavior in another mobile browser, open the same page in Quetta before deleting browser data. A successful test can tell you that the website and connection are reachable, while a failure in both browsers points more strongly toward the network, DNS or website itself.

Quetta may be used as one optional comparison browser. Do not make downloading it the primary answer to clearing cache. When a verified Quetta cache/performance Solution exists, link to that Solution instead of linking directly to Downloads.

Frequently asked questions

Can I clear cache without deleting passwords?

Yes, when the browser lists cached files and saved passwords separately. Select only the cache category and review the confirmation screen.

Will clearing cache sign me out?

Clearing only the cache usually should not. Selecting cookies or site data can sign you out or remove preferences.

Does clearing Android app cache delete tabs?

It normally targets temporary app files, but behavior varies by browser and version. Avoid Clear storage/data, which is the broader reset control.

Why is the website slower after clearing cache?

The browser must download resources that it previously reused. Performance should normalize as eligible resources are cached again.

Should I clear cache every day?

No. Browsers manage cache automatically. Clear it for a specific problem or storage need rather than as daily maintenance.