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Clear the history, cache and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

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Go to Settings > Safari.

Tap Clear History and Website Data.

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Clearing your history, cookies and browsing data from Safari won't change your AutoFill information.

When there’s no history or website data to be cleared, the button to clear it will turn grey. The button may also be grey if you have web content restrictions set up under Content & Privacy Restrictions in Screen Time .

To visit sites without leaving history, turn Private Browsing on .

Go to Settings > Safari > Advanced > Website Data.

Tap Remove All Website Data.

When there’s no website data to be cleared, the button to clear it will turn grey. The button may also be grey if you have web content restrictions set up under Content & Privacy Restrictions in Screen Time .

Open the Safari app.

Tap the Edit button, then select the website(s) that you want to delete from your history.

Tap the Delete button.

A cookie is a piece of data that a site puts on your device so that site can remember you when you visit again.

To block cookies:

Go to Settings > Safari > Advanced.

Turn on Block All Cookies.

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If you block cookies, some web pages may not work. Here are some examples:

You'll likely not be able to sign in to a site even when using your correct user name and password.

You may see a message that cookies are required or that your browser's cookies are turned off.

Some features on a site may not work.

Content blockers are third-party apps and extensions that let Safari block cookies, images, resources, pop-ups and other content.

To get a content blocker:

Download a content blocking app from the App Store.

Tap Settings > Safari > Extensions.

Tap to turn on a listed content blocker.

You can use more than one content blocker. If you need help, contact the app developer .

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Here's how to clear cache on iPhone to save some storage space

It's handy to know how to clear cache on iPhone for when you're struggling to fit more content onto your device. Many iPhones only have a small amount of internal storage, which you'd much rather save for photos, videos and music rather than your browser cache or unneeded app data.

Apple's made it easy to sort this out through the Settings app though. Just select the right app, tap a couple of options to confirm your choice, and a little slice of storage is yours once again.

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Read our guide below to find out how to clear your app cache on your iPhone, and how to clear your browser cache.

How to clear cache on iPhone: Clear app data

While it sounds counterintuitive, the way you can save space with iPhone apps is by deleting the app, but not your own data. Read on to learn how to do this and what this actually does.

1. In the Settings app , first find the General settings option, then tap it.

2. Next, tap the " iPhone Storage" option. You may then experience a bit of a wait while your phone calculates the current storage status, so don't panic if it takes a while.

3. Now scroll down to the list of apps, and select one.

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4. On that app's page, select the " Offload App" option.

5. Tap again to confirm your choice, and you're done.

6. What this option does is delete the generic app data you downloaded from the App Store, but retains any data unique to you. If you want to get rid of all data, you can instead select the " Delete App" option at step 4.

To reinstall an app, navigate back to this screen and select the Reinstall option.

Alternatively, find the app's grayed-out icon in your App Library or on your home screen and tap it to commence reinstallation.

How to clear cache on iPhone: Clear Safari cache

There's a specific way to clear your cache in Safari, the default browser app for iPhones. Sadly there's not an equivalent for Chrome, the other app you're likely using to browse the web.

1. In the Settings menu, scroll down until you reach a list of all the default iPhone apps. Keep going until you find Safari , and tap it.

2. Scroll down the Safari menu until you find the option " Clear History and Website Data ." This is what you're looking for, so tap it.

3. The last step is to confirm your choice by tapping " Clear History and Data ." Once you've done that, Safari's cache has been wiped.

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Like every web browser, Safari stores data on your Mac , iPhone , and iPad , with the express purpose of speeding up your online life. You may have the kind of internet speed that Apple Park takes for granted, but even so, it's better to spend that speed where it's needed.

So when you revisit a website, Safari makes it so that as far as possible, you only need to download what has changed. Even with a news site that is being updated all day, the basic layout, the furniture of the page, doesn't change all that often, so Safari might as well download it once.

Behind the scenes, then, whenever you ask Safari to go to a site, it goes there with half an eye on what elements of the site it has already stored on your device. Then it will load up anything it can from your device, because retrieving locally stored data is always faster than downloading it.

No question, a Safari cache is a good thing. Except when it isn't.

When you should clear Safari's cache

It's possible for things to go wrong. If Safari doesn't appear to be loading a site, it could be that there's some data corruption in the cache.

Or it could be simply that you are tight on space and all of this invisibly stored cache data is taking up a lot of room. When you're particularly low on space, you know it, too, because your device runs noticeably slower.

So if you are having problems any time you're browsing the web on a Mac, iPhone, or iPad, clearing the cache is at the very least a good first troubleshooting step.

You don't want to inadvertently introduce new problems or inconveniences, though. And clearing caches could also remove passwords that you thought Safari was saving for you.

So before you empty the cache, make sure that Safari is saving those passwords. On the Mac, go to System Preferences, click on Apple ID , then iCloud .

Or on iOS, open Settings , tap on your name at the top, then iCloud .

In either case, then check that Safari is turned on. With the Mac, that means a tick box is on, and with iOS, it means the slider button is turned on and showing green.

On the Mac, you'll need Safari to show you the normally hidden Develop menu

How to clear the cache in Safari on Mac

Launch Safari
Click on the Safari menu at top left
Choose Preferences
Click on Advanced
Tick the Show Develop menu in menu bar to set it to on
Close the Preferences window, and open the Develop menu
Choose Empty Caches

There is no OK button, and then no visible confirmation that the caches have been cleared. But they have been.

Choose Empty Caches from the Develop menu

How to clear the cache in Safari on iPhone and iPad

Open Settings
Scroll down to Safari and tap
Choose Clear History and Website Data
Confirm by tapping the new Clear History and Data button that pops up

Unlike with the Mac, there is a visible indication that the cache has been cleared. The option for Clear History and Website Data is greyed out and unavailable.

Note that it won't stay unavailable. It is immediately available the moment you do anything more in Safari.

On iPhone and iPad, you have to clear both Safari's cache and history

What happens next

Once you have cleared the cache, you will typically find that some site loading problems are resolved. You'll also find that your device runs faster.

Except, of course, the next time you browse to a website, it will load a little slower than you're used to. But that will speed up again - once Safari has once more cached the site.

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Clearing the cache can optimize your iPhone and iPad. Older temporary files take up space and potentially affect the speed and efficiency of your browser and other apps. Here's how you can clear the cache on your iPhone and iPad.

The iPhone stores the cache for websites your visit to load them quickly whenever you open them again. A similar thing applies to apps that fetch fresh updates. But if the cache becomes too old, it stops matching the new website data, and the load times for web pages and apps slow. So clearing that cache frees up storage and delivers a smoother overall performance.

Removing old temporary files from your browser is good for resetting the page load speeds back to normal and making room for newer cache files. We'll cover how to do this in Safari, Chrome, and Edge.

Clear Cache in Safari

To get started, open the "Settings" on your iPhone or iPad.

Select "Safari."

Scroll down and select "Clear History and Website Data." Note that this will also delete all browsing history and cookies .

Tap on the pop-up to confirm.

Clear Cache in Google Chrome

Open the Google Chrome browser and tap on the three horizontal dots in the bottom-right corner.

Select "Settings."

Head to the "Privacy" section.

Select "Clear Browsing Data."

Select the "Time Range" and choose "All Time." Then, select the items you want to erase. Keep in mind that removing passwords, browsing data, and autofill will also wipe it from Chrome on PC or Mac if you have enabled the Chrome sync.

Tap on red "Clear Browsing Data" at the bottom and confirm the pop-up.

Clear Cache in Microsoft Edge

Open the Microsoft Edge browser on your iPhone.

Tap the three horizontal dots in the center on the bottom bar.

Select "Settings" from the menu that pops up.

Tap on "Privacy and Security."

Tap "Time Range" and choose "All Time." Select the items you want to remove from Microsoft Edge.

Tap on "Clear Now" at the bottom to remove those unwanted data.

Related: How to Clear Your History in Any Browser

Several third-party apps come with a cache-clearing option to ensure a smooth experience on your iPhone. The difference is that the option resides either in the Settings app or within the app itself. For instance, you can make the official Twitter app faster on your iPhone by clearing its cache.

First, open the official Twitter app on your iPhone or iPad. Tap on your profile picture in the top-left corner.

Select "Settings and Privacy."

Tap "Accessibility, Display, and Languages."

Tap "Data Usage."

Under the "Storage" section, select "Media Storage."

Select "Clear Media Storage" and tap on the prompt for confirmation.

Repeat the same process for the "Web Page Storage" and choose whether you want to remove all data from the Twitter app or only of the sites you had visited inside it.

Apart from clearing the browser and app caches, you can still make space and speed up your iPhone.

Not many apps offer an option to remove cache inside the app's settings. That leaves you with one option: deleting and reinstalling apps. That process removes the cache and other files with the app. Unfortunately, you'll need to log in to some apps again. Using the built-in password manager or a third-party password manager app, however, makes that easy.

Alternatively, to free up space on your iPhone or iPad, you can offload unused apps instead of deleting and reinstalling them. This removes the app from your device while retaining data files in case you want to use the app again later.

Related: How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad by Offloading Unused Apps

You may store thousands of photos and videos on your iPhone and eventually might run out of space. Thankfully, the Photos app lets you back up those photos to iCloud while leaving compressed , more storage-efficient versions of the photos on your device.

Before you begin, make sure you've enabled the option to back up your photos to iCloud.

To get started, open the "Settings" app on your iPhone or iPad.

Head to the "Photos" section.

Select the "Optimize iPhone Storage" option and close the "Settings" app.

Your iPhone will take a backup of the photos and videos in full resolution to iCloud, provided you have enough storage space there.

Similarly, you can also optimize storage by letting iOS decide to remove the downloaded songs you haven't listened in a long time.

For that, fire up the "Settings" app and select "Music."

Select "Optimize Storage."

Turn on the toggle for "Optimize Storage," and then iOS will eventually remove the tracks you no longer listen to in the Music app. Also, you can choose what amount of storage you want to restain for music downloads.

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If your iPhone or iPad sluggishness persists, you can always reset your iPhone or iPad to factory settings. Follow our guide to factory resetting your iPhone or iPad for details on how to prepare for and initiate this process.

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iPhone & iPad: How to clear cache, history, and cookies

It doesn’t take long for caches to fill up on iOS. From the default Safari browser, to third-party apps, follow along for how to clear the cache, history, and cookies on iPhone and iPad.

While clearing the cache in Safari is quick and easy with one fell swoop, the process can be different with third-party apps. We’ll first look at how to clear the cache in Safari on iPhone and iPad and then tackle other apps.

We’ve also got a walkthrough on clearing the cache, history, and cookies on Mac, check that out here .

How to clear cache on iPhone & iPad in Safari and other apps

Open Settings
Swipe down and tap Safari
Swipe down again and tap Clear History and Website Data , tap it once again to confirm
If you’d like to clear data from individual websites without clearing the entire Safari cache, at the very bottom of Safari settings choose Advanced > Website Data > Edit (or swipe from right to left to delete individual items).

Keep in mind website data deleted from iPhone or iPad will be removed from your other Apple devices signed in to the same iCloud account if they sync with Safari.

Clear cache on iPhone for third-party apps

Clearing the cache of third-party apps varies from developer to developer. Some like Slack offer an option in the app preferences in iOS Settings, while others like Facebook don’t. Check out the settings of your apps to see your options (Settings app > app name).
For apps that don’t provide a clear cache button, deleting the app and reinstalling it is another option.

You can always take a look at Settings > General > iPhone Storage to prioritize which third-party apps you may want to tackle first.

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To clear the Safari cache: Go to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data . For other browsers, clear cache in the app's settings.
To clear the cache from third-party apps: Navigate to the app within the iOS Settings app and toggle Reset cached content .
If an app doesn't have a cache clearing option: Delete and reinstall the app. This clears the old cache and starts a new one.

The iPhone automatically creates hidden files during day-to-day use that are stored in a temporary area of the iPhone's memory called a cache . Clearing this data can free up storage space or speed up your device. This guide shows how to do it on any iPhone with iOS 12 and later. (The directions for devices with iOS 11 are nearly identical.)

How to Clear the Safari Cache on an iPhone

The most commonly cleared cache on any device is the web browser cache. This is full of saved images and web pages, cookies, and other files.

The web browser cache is designed to speed up your browser by saving files it might need later so you don't have to download them again. Clearing Safari's cache might slow down your browser because it will have to download previously cached data. However, it's a common solution when the browser isn't working properly.

To clear the cache in Safari:

Tap the Settings app on the iPhone home screen.

Tap Safari .

Tap Clear History and Website Data .

In the confirmation box, tap Clear History and Data (or tap Cancel if you change your mind).

You can restart your iPhone to perform a more "lightweight" cache clearing. It will not clear every kind of cache: The Safari browser cache and some third-party apps won't be cleared, for example. But it's a great way to delete temporary files to free up storage or solve problems.

How to Clear Cache From Third-Party Apps on iPhone

Third-party apps that you install from the App Store may or may not allow you to clear their caches. It depends on whether that's a feature that the developer has added to the app.

The settings to clear caches for some third-party apps are located in the iPhone's Settings app. For example, to clear the cache of the Accuweather app:

Tap the iPhone's Settings app.

Scroll down and tap the AccuWeather app.

Turn on the Reset cached content slider.

How to Clear the Cache in Chrome

Sometimes the cache-cleaning settings are located in the app's settings, usually in a Settings menu within the app. The Chrome browser app is one of these apps.

Open the Chrome browser and tap the three-dot menu icon at the bottom of the screen.

Tap Settings .

Select Privacy .

Choose Clear Browsing Data .

If there's no option to clear the cache in either the app or the phone's settings, delete and reinstall the app. This will clear the old cache and start the app fresh. Be sure you know what you're losing here, though. You may not want to clear data you need to hold onto.

Reinstall Apps to Clear iPhone Cache

If an app doesn't let you clear the cache manually, you can still clear out the app's temporary files. The solution is to delete the app from the iPhone and immediately reinstall it.

Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage to determine which apps on the iPhone take up the most space on your device.

The iPhone Storage screen lists all the apps installed on your iPhone and how much space they use, beginning with those that use the most space.

In the iPhone Storage screen, tap an app.

Look at the Documents & Data line for the app. This shows how much space the documents and data for the app take up on your device.

When you locate an app you want to delete, tap Delete app .

Tapping Delete app permanently deletes all the files created by the app. The app can be redownloaded, but the files are gone.

Why Would You Clear iPhone Cache?

The iPhone cache is an important and useful part of the device. It contains files that you need and, in some cases, speed up your phone. That said, there are two major reasons to clear the iPhone cache.

First, cached files take up storage space on the iPhone, and, over time, they add up. If you want to free up storage space on your iPhone, clearing the cache is one way to do it. Some of this is done automatically by iOS, but you can also do it manually.

The other reason to clear the iPhone cache is that cached files sometimes slow down the phone or cause things to behave in ways you don't want.

There are several different kinds of caches on the iPhone. As a result, there's not a single step you can take to clear all types of cache. Read on for instructions on the different ways to clear iPhone cache.

To clear search history on an iPhone , open Safari > tap the Bookmarks icon (looks like an open book) > History icon (clock) > Clear > All Time . Alternatively, go to Settings and tap Safari > scroll down and tap Clear History and Website Data . Tap Clear History and Data to confirm.

To delete and clear cookies on an iPhone , go to Settings > Safari > Advanced > Website data . To clear individual cookies, swipe left on any website in the list and select Delete . Or, select Remove All Website Data > Remove Now .

To free up storage on an iPhone , go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage . Under Recommendations , check your options, such as offloading unused apps, reviewing and deleting large attachments, removing music files, and refreshing apps to clear out their data.

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Back to Basics: How to Clear the Cache on Your iPhone

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Cache rules everything around me, including my phone and yours.

Cache is all the data your phone acquires and stores as you visit websites and use apps, just in case you need it again. In theory, all this data collection will speed up future visits. But over time, cache can build up to the point where it slows down (and sometimes overheats) your phone .

Clearing the cache in your phone's browsers and apps can improve its performance. It’s an easy-enough task that you should perform once every few months to keep your phone functioning well.

Let’s start with browsers. After you’ve closed all those tabs that you’ve lost track of (don’t worry, everyone does it), you’re going to delve into the data they’ve stored.

For Safari, go to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data . Here, you can choose whether to clear the last hour, today, today and yesterday, or all history. (There's also the option to close all your tabs from this menu.)

For Chrome, open the app and select More > Clear Browsing Data . You’ll be able to select what you want to remove. When you’re done, tap Clear Browsing Data > Done .

For Firefox, open the app and select Settings > Privacy > Data Management . Make sure Cache is toggled on; you can also clear browsing history, cookies, online website data, tracking protection and downloaded files. Select what you want and tap Clear Private Data at the bottom.

You can’t clear individual app cache on an iPhone but if you offload an app, it will achieve the same thing. Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage . You’ll be able to see what apps you use the least. Tap any apps you don’t need on your phone right now and select Offload App. The app will remain on your home screen, but you'll need to tap to re-download to get back in.

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How to clear the cache on your iPhone (and why you should)

How many tabs are open on your mobile browser right now? Go ahead, check -- you might be surprised by what you find.

Americans spend over five hours a day on their smartphones. That's over five hours of your phone potentially accessing, retrieving, and saving cache and cookies, which can negatively impact your iPhone's storage space .

What is cache?

Cache is the temporary storage of some data, like parts of a website from the last time you visited it, for example. Browser cache is content from a website that is stored on your phone during a browser session to help the browser execute faster the next time you visit that page.

Also: How to clear Google search cache on Android

Cache data can slow down your phone's overall browsing performance, however, since it takes up storage space on your device, so it's good to clear it out regularly. In this article, we mainly focus on clearing web browser cache on an iPhone, but you should know that other types of cache include mobile app cache and CPU cache.

How to clear cache on iPhone

What you'll need: Everything you need to clear your browser cache is within the iPhone's settings app or the Safari app, so grab your iPhone to get started.

Keep in mind that clearing the cache can clear private data, which can close all open tabs in Safari. This is also likely to log you out of all your websites, prompting you to sign in again the next time you open them.

1. Go to your iPhone's Settings app

To delete Safari's cached data, open the Settings app on your iPhone. You can also do this directly in the Safari app, but we'll show the process of getting an empty browser cache through iPhone Settings because this gives you more options.

Tap Settings to begin clearing the iPhone cache.

2. Find Safari on the list

Within Settings , scroll down the list of options and apps until Safari comes up, then tap on it to access its settings.

Find Safari on the list.

3. Find the Clear History and Website Data option

To clear the app cache, scroll down through the Safari options, until you find an option for Clear History and Website Data . Tap on it to get started clearing Safari's cache.

Tap on the option highlighted above.

4. Confirm you want to clear the browser cache

A pop-up will appear; tap Clear History to confirm you want to delete Safari's browsing history and cache.

After confirming, the browser cache and cookies in Safari will be deleted from your iPhone, but your autofill information should still be on your device. Cached images and browser history will also be deleted, and you'll be logged out of any websites you were previously logged into.

Your iPhone gives you the option to close all your open tabs or keep them open for when you reopen Safari, a feature that wasn't available until recently.

Tap on this again to confirm.

How do I clear the cache from Chrome on iPhone?

If Google Chrome is your preferred browser, it may have a substantial amount of data stored on your device, which could also slow down performance.

To clear the cache in Chrome, open the Google Chrome app and follow these steps:

Tap Settings .
Go to Privacy and Security .
Select Clear Browsing Data .
Select the time from which to delete the data (if you want to delete all your browsing history, choose All Time ).
Go through the items you'd like to delete, like your Browsing History, Cookies and Site Data, Cached Images and Files, Saved Passwords , and Autofill Data.
Confirm by tapping Clear Browsing Data at the bottom of the screen.
Tap Done when you've deleted the Chrome cache.

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Clearing the browsing and cache data in Google Chrome doesn't close all open tabs, but it will refresh each tab and log you out of websites. Once you tap on one of the tabs you want to access, you'll have to log back in.

How can I browse on Safari without history?

If you're learning how to clear cache on an iPhone, you may also be wondering if there's a way to use Safari without saving any browsing history. You can turn on Private Browsing by following these steps:

Open Safari .
Tap on Tabs .
Choose Private .

You can also enable private browsing by going to your iPhone Settings, finding Safari, and toggling on the private option.

How do I clear my app cache on my iPhone?

To clear the app cache from your iPhone Settings app, you can either delete the app and reinstall it, offload it, or try to clear the cache from within the app. Unfortunately, iOS apps don't have consistent settings across the board that would allow you to clear the cache of every app.

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Apps like TikTok and CapCut, for example, have options to Clear Cache within their respective settings. Amazon lets users delete their browsing history, while the Reddit app can clear local history. It all depends on what the app's settings let you do.

Is "clear cache" the same as offloading?

Not exactly, though app offloading can help if your phone is slowed down by low storage. To offload an app means to uninstall an app without deleting any documents or data associated with it.

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To offload an app, go to Settings , then General , choose iPhone Storage and select the app to offload, then tap Offload App . If you ever download it again, you'll pick up where you left off for that app.

Are cookies and cache the same thing?

Cookies and cache are not the same. Cookies are data files that websites send to your phone, including things like saved passwords to keep you logged into an account or even the website preferences from the previous time you visited.

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Though they do sound harmless, cookies can also track how you browse the internet. They monitor patterns in your browsing and search history, even seeing what you clicked on or what your mouse hovered over. Ever made an innocuous search on Amazon only to find ads for it on all the apps you use? Cookies likely made that possible.

Can I block cookies on my iPhone?

While you can block cookies on Safari, the ranks are divided on whether you should. Blocking cookies entirely means that websites won't be able to get information from you, but it also means that some websites may not even work correctly on your browser. A lot of users actually enjoy a more personalized browsing experience, so cookies are a good thing for them.

If you'd like to block cookies in Safari, follow these steps:

Go to Settings and select Safari .
Tap on the toggle next to Block All Cookies .

There are also third-party extensions that help you block cookies and trackers in Google Chrome, like Ghostery and Disconnect .

How do I check iPhone storage?

On an iPhone, Settings can show you what's taking up most of your media storage, like photos, videos, and music. You can also see what each particular app's storage consumption is, which includes temporary data. To view the details of your iPhone's storage space, follow these steps:

Go to the iPhone Settings .
Tap on General .
Select iPhone Storage .
Scroll through to find the app you're looking for.
Tap on the app to view storage status and options.

Unfortunately, you can't clear your iPhone cache for third-party apps by going into your Settings app, but this gives you a visual of your iPhone's storage and the option to delete or offload apps.

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When you look at your device's storage space, you'll probably see recommended steps you can take to optimize your iPhone's storage, like offloading unused apps.

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Clearing the cache in your phone's browsers and apps can improve its performance. It’s an easy-enough task that you should perform once every few months to keep your phone functioning well.

Let’s start with browsers. After you’ve closed all those tabs that you’ve lost track of (don’t worry, everyone does it), you’re going to delve into the data they’ve stored.

For Chrome, open the app and select More > Clear Browsing Data . You’ll be able to select what you want to remove. When you’re done, tap Clear Browsing Data > Done .

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Clear Cache on iPhone & iPad (Safari)

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Safari on iOS has a very straight-forward interface to Reset Safari. The controls to clear your Cookies, Browsing history, cache and other things in Safari are all stored in the same screen. To get to these controls and choose what you want to clear, follow these instructions.

Clear Cache, Cookies and History in Safari on iPhone & iPad

Open the "settings" app.

The controls to reset Safari aren't actually inside Safari! They're in the Settings app.

Go to your iPhone's Home Screen and tap the Settings app.

Screenshot of the Home Screen, highlighting the Settings app icon

Scroll down to the "Safari" menu item and tap it

Scroll the screen down until you see Safari , and then tap on it.

Screenshot of the Settings screen, highlighting the Safari item

Tapping on the Safari menu item will open up the settings screen for Safari.

Scroll down to the "Clear History and Website Data" item

This item is towards the bottom of the screen so you'll need to scroll down a bit.

Screenshot of Safari's settings, highlighting the Clear History... item

When you see it, simply tap on it. You will be prompted to confirm deleting your history , cookies and other browsing data .

Confirm your decision to clear your browsing data

Now you are prompted to clear your browsing data. You can tap Cancel (or just press the Home button) to abort clearing your browsing data from Safari if you've decided not to proceed.

Once you've cleared your data you can simply press the Home button to return to the Home Screen of your device.

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Here are some guides for other web browsers like Chrome or Firefox.

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How to Clear Safari Browsing History and Cache

Whenever you browse the web in Safari, the browser stores website data so that it doesn't have to download it again each time you revisit a site. In theory this should speed up your browsing experience, but there are some scenarios where you might want to clear the cache and start anew. Keep reading to learn how it's done on Mac, iPhone , and iPad .

If a site you regularly frequent has elements that have stopped working, or if a site has stopped loading completely, there may be a conflict between an older version of it that Safari has cached and a newer one.

Or perhaps you simply want to protect your privacy by wiping the slate clean and removing all the data associated with websites you've visited. Either way, here's how it's done on macOS and iOS.

How to Clear Safari's Cache on Mac

There are two ways to clear Safari's cache on a Mac. The first method outlined below deletes everything relating to a website you've visited, including not only the cached versions of the site, but also cookies and any other related data. The second method described offers a more targeted approach and clears only Safari's cache, but it does involve enabling a hidden menu.

Launch Safari browser on your Mac.

How to Clear Safari's Cache on iPhone and iPad

Note that the following steps clear all history, cookies and website data on your device, regardless of when the sites were accessed.

Launch the Settings app on your iOS device.
Scroll down and select Safari .
Scroll down and select Clear History and Website Data .
Choose the timeframe to clear ( Last hour , Today , Today and yesterday , or All history ), choose the profile or select All Profiles , then tap Clear History .

For another way to protect your privacy while browsing the web, be sure to check out our guide on how to use Safari's Private Browsing Mode .

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How to clear your iPhone's cache to free up space and make it run faster

You can clear the cache, history, and cookies on your iPhone to improve its speed and performance.
Clearing your iPhone's app cache can also free up extra storage space.
When you clear your iPhone's cache, you might get logged out of some websites and apps.

Your iPhone, like every kind of computer, relies on data caches to store important information and respond quickly to your commands.

Clearing the browser or app cache can free up space on your iPhone and – especially if you're having performance issues – sometimes improve speed and performance by removing unnecessary app data .

Here's how to identify caches on your device and clear out some of the biggest culprits on your iPhone.

What is a cache?

A cache is a storehouse for temporary data that helps websites, browsers, and apps load faster. A browser cache stores information that keeps you logged into websites, for example, so you don't need to sign in every time you visit a site. Most of the time, caches help devices run faster.

After visiting a lot of websites or using various apps, your cache can take up a lot of storage space. To help your device run smoothly, it's a good idea to clear your cache every so often. Doing so can also help mitigate cybersecurity risks, because your cache can contain data that can potentially compromise your privacy and security.

How to clear cache on iPhone

To clear the cache for your iPhone apps, you'll need to offload them, which frees up storage space the app uses while still keeping its documents and data intact. When you reinstall the app, your data will be recovered.

1. Open the Settings app and tap General , then select iPhone Storage .

2. Wait for the list of all your apps to load. Once the list appears, find the app you want to clear and swipe it to the left.

3. Tap Offload App . If you prefer, you can delete the app instead, which permanently deletes the app's data from your iPhone.

When you open the list of all your apps, you might see a menu called Offload Unused Apps . Tapping Enable will let your iPhone automatically offload apps that you haven't used in a while.

How to clear the cache, history, and cookies in Safari on iPhone

Even if you have installed an alternative browser on your iPhone, odds are that you've used Safari to surf the web at least a few times. And visiting even a single website can cause your browser to store cookies and other data that consume storage space on your phone. That data can sit on your device indefinitely. If that's the case, you can clear your iPhone's Safari cache , which will delete all of the files, images, passwords, and scripts from websites you've visited.

To clear Safari's cache:

1. Open the Settings app and tap Safari .

2. Tap Clear History and Website Data .

3. In the popup window, tap Clear History and Data .

How to clear the cache, history, and cookies in Google Chrome on iPhone

If you use Chrome on your iPhone, you can clear the cache with just a few taps:

1. Start the Chrome app.

2. Tap the More icon (it looks like three dots) at the bottom-right of the screen.

3. In the pop-up window, tap History .

4. Tap Clear Browsing Data .

5. If you don't want to clear the entire cache, tap Time Range and choose the period of time you'd like to wipe from your iPhone.

6. Make sure that there's a checkmark beside both Cookies, Site Data and Cached Images and Files .

7. Tap Clear Browsing Data .

How to clear the cache, history, and cookies in Firefox on iPhone

Firefox has its own cache, which you can quickly clear in the browser's Settings page. If you're using a desktop browser, you can find our detailed guide to clearing Firefox's cache , but here is how to do that on iPhone:

1. Start the Firefox app.

2. Tap the More icon (it looks like three lines) at the bottom-right of the screen.

3. In the pop-up menu, tap Settings .

4. In the Privacy section, tap Data Management .

5. In the Clear Private Data section, make sure all the options are on by swiping the buttons to the right (if you want to preserve files you've downloaded from the internet using Firefox, you can turn off Downloaded Files).

6. Tap Clear Private Data and then confirm you want to do this by tapping OK .

How to clear the cache, history, and cookies in Edge on iPhone

If you enjoy Microsoft Edge in Windows, you can install and use a version of the browser on your iPhone as well. You can follow our guide to clear Edge's cache on your desktop browser as well as clearing the cache on the iPhone:

1. Start the Edge app.

2. Tap the More icon (it looks like three dots at the bottom center of the screen).

4. Tap Privacy and security .

5. Tap Clear browsing data .

6. Tap Time range and then select All Time , then tap the Back button.

7. Make sure that all the options you want to clear are selected and then tap Clear now . Confirm you want to do this by tapping Clear now again in the pop-up window.

Are cookies and cache the same?

No, they're not. Cookies are small files that store information about your online activity and can contain passwords and personalization information.

While many cookies are beneficial – such as those that help you stay logged into frequently used websites – other third-party cookies track your activity across different websites. This may include potentially private information such as search history and things you've clicked on.

A cache, on the other hand, stores data files that your browser or app is expected to use frequently. This can speed up the performance of your phone by not needing to repeatedly download the same data over and over again.

What is the difference between clearing cache and offloading?

Clearing your cache removes stored data that helps websites and apps open faster, while offloading temporarily uninstalls an app without deleting any of the documents and data associated with that app.

Both methods can help speed up iPhones that are slowed down by low storage.

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How to clear cache on iPhone & iPad for an easy speed boost

Over time, iPhones and iPads tend to slow down as they get clogged up with unwanted files and apps. You can give your device a little speed boost by clearing out the junk and memory-clogging files on your device. In this article we explain how to clean out the cache, which should get your iPhone or iPad running faster once more.

What is cache?

Pronounced ‘cash’, this is an area of memory on your device where small, temporary files are kept. These are often useful and intended to speed up performance by allowing the CPU to access regularly used files quickly. The most common use in on websites, where the cache will usually store product images, javascript settings and other relevant things that keep things ticking along nicely when you’re browsing. The problem is when the cache it filled up with lots of these files that you no longer need. It takes the device longer to find necessary files, slowing things down in the process. So, it’s a good idea to clear this out periodically to ensure your iPhone or iPad stay in tip-top shape.

One thing you may notice is the first time you visit a website after clearing the cache, things take slightly longer to load up or you may even have to log in once more. But, those items will then be stored in the cache until you need them again (or until you clear your cache again).

Free up memory by restarting an iPhone or iPad

Before you start deleting things from your iPhone or iPad, it’s worth taking the classic step of turning it off and on again. For the most part, iOS does a good job of managing memory without any user involvement. But we do find that restarting an iPhone from time to time is a good way to clear out the memory and ensure important apps have enough to run happily.

The process for restarting your iPhone depends on the age of your iPhone or iPad. If you have an iPhone or iPad with a Home button you’ll use one method. If your iPhone or iPad uses Face ID you will have no Home button, in which case you will need a different method.

With no Home button:

Press the volume up button.
Press the volume down button.
Press the Power button.
Swipe to turn your iPhone off.
Your iPhone will shut down. Once it has just press and hold the power button until you see the Apple logo appear, then wait for the device to reboot fully.

With some older iPhone models you may be able to hold down the power button and the volume up button at the same time until you see the “slide to power off” option appear.

With a Home button

On an iPhone or iPad with a Home button (SE and suchlike) you’ll need to hold down only the power button until the slider appears.
Your iPhone or iPad will then power down.
Just press the power button to get things going once more.

Doing this on a regular basis used to be vital on an iPhone, but is less so these days. Nevertheless, it can still be useful on older models.

How to clear the cache on an iPhone or iPad

As we said above one of the biggest problems can be browser cache. Luckily, deleting the cache in Safari is simple.

Open Settings, scroll down until you find Safari, then select it to open the next menu.
Scroll down and tap ‘Clear History and Website Data’.
In the popup, tap ‘Clear History and Data’ to confirm.

Clearing out the cache on Safari for iOS

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Note that this will log you out of any websites you’ve currently signed into, so make sure you know your passwords.

How to close apps to free up RAM

There was a time when force quitting an app was considered a great way to free up RAM on your iPhone or iPad. This may still be helpful, but it’s no longer recommended that you close background apps. However if you want to try it, as it may help if a particular app is causing your device to slow down here’s what to do:

Swipe up from the bottom of the device screen and then let go when the pages you have open appear in a shuffle.
Find the app you want to close and swipe up on it.
You can select more than one app if you use more than one finger.

How to delete unwanted app data

Data stored by other apps can be cleaned out using the Usage option in Settings.

Tap Settings > General > iPhone Storage. (On an iPad this option will be labelled iPad Storage.)
At the bottom of the screen (below recommendations for ways to save space) you’ll see your apps, arranged by the amount of storage they take up. Tap an app that’s taking up a lot of space.
Check the figure for Documents & Data. This includes related media such as pictures, songs and podcasts, save games and preferences; in some cases it can be considerably larger than the app itself.
If the Documents & Data figure is taking up more room than you’d like or you simply don’t use that app anymore, you can delete the app and its files by tapping the Delete App option .
Once this is done, you can head to the App Store and re-download it. This clean install won’t include the data and documents and will therefore be smaller.

How to offload unwanted apps

As well as deleting apps and their data, another option is to make use of the Offload apps feature in iOS and iPadOS. This is different to deleting them as offloading means that the related data is stored on your phone, but the app itself is deleted. This is only really useful in terms of things like games where the app sizes can be quite large when compared to their save files, but it’s a route you can take if space is at a premium.

To offload an app, follow the steps above for deleting apps but select Offload App instead. You can always download it later if you need it again.

Best iPhone cleaner apps

There are plenty of apps out there that do a quick and efficient job of getting rid of files you don’t need. These are normally downloaded to your Mac or PC; you then connect your iPhone (or iPad) and let the app do its thing. Most offer a free trial, but to use the full range of features you’ll normally need to cough up for a subscription. Still, $20/£20 is much cheaper than having to replace an entire device, so it’s probably worth the outlay.

PhoneClean by iMobie can be used to remove junk files from iOS. Follow these steps:

Plug the iPhone into your Mac.
Open PhoneClean and click Scan.
Once the scan is complete, click Clean.

Some PhoneClean features, including Photo Caches, are only available in the Pro version . This starts at $19.99 (around £16), for a single Mac or PC for one year.

Smart Cleaner

If you prefer to keep things on your phone rather than hooking it up to a PC or Mac, then Smart Cleaner by BP Mobile is a good choice. This iOS/iPadOS app can help clear out the clutter on your device by removing duplicate photos, contacts and other ephemera that you have accumulated. The interface is well laid out, with simple one-touch options to let the app do its thing. There’s also a helpful guide included that tells you have to clear things up manually on your device if there’s something that the app can’t do.

Smart Cleaner comes with a 3-day free trial, but if you want to buy the app outright then it will set you back $34.99/£34.99.

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How to Clear Safari History, Cache, and Cookies on your iPhone

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Safari stores your browsing history as well as cached files and cookies from every website you visit. Clearing Safari history, cookies, and cached data on your iPhone can be beneficial for various reasons, including performance improvement, privacy, troubleshooting, and general maintenance.

Sometimes, you also may simply want a fresh start and prefer to clear your history regularly to minimize your digital footprint.

Clearing your history ensures others can’t see which websites you’ve visited or what information you’ve searched for. This is mostly applicable if you share your iPhone with others or search for sensitive information.

Over time, cached files and cookies from sites you visit can accumulate and take up a significant amount of storage space on your iPhone. Clearing them will free up storage capacity. Excessive data accumulation, including history, cookies, and cache, can slow down Safari’s performance. Clearing this data could speed up your browsing experience.

Also, if a website isn’t loading properly, clearing your browsing history, cache, and cookies will force Safari to download fresh data and could help resolve the issue.

How to Clear Safari History

To clear your Safari history and website data such as cookies and caches, follow these steps:

Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
Scroll down to Safari and tap it.
Find Clear History and Website Data and tap it.
On the next screen, you’ll have the option to clear history from the Last Hour , Today , Today and Yesterday , or All history. Select whichever one you prefer.

How to Clear Safari Cache and Cookies

The steps above will clear all of your browsing history, plus cookies, cache, and other browsing data (this is what “website data” refers to). However, you can preserve the history of the sites you’ve visited while clearing out only your cookies and other stored browsing data such as caches and stored preferences for individual websites.

Here’s how to clear your Safari cache and cookies, but keep your history:

Open the Settings app.
Scroll all the way down to Advanced and tap it.
Tap Website Data . Depending on how much data is stored, this screen might take a few seconds to load.
To flush the data for an individual site, locate it in the list and swipe right-to-left to delete it. You can also select Show All Sites to expand the list.
To delete all cookies and caches, select Remove All Website Data at the bottom of your screen and then tap Remove Now to confirm.

Clearing Safari’s history and website data is a straightforward process that can protect privacy, improve performance, and help manage valuable storage space effectively. Whether or not you’ve been thinking about it, give it a try to see if you notice a difference.

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How to Clear the Cache on iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide

Clearing the cache on your iPhone can help it run faster and free up some space. It’s a simple process that involves going to your iPhone’s settings, selecting the Safari browser, and then clearing the website data. After doing this, your phone will no longer store information from websites you’ve visited, which can speed up your browsing experience.

Step by Step Tutorial: How to Clear Cache on iPhone

Before we dive into the steps, it’s worth noting that clearing your cache will log you out of websites and may remove some website preferences. But don’t worry, it’s a safe process and your important data won’t be affected.

Step 1: Go to Settings

Open the Settings app on your iPhone.

Your Settings app is the one with the gear icon. Scroll down until you see “Safari” and tap on it.

Step 2: Scroll to Safari

Scroll down until you find the Safari option and select it.

Safari is your iPhone’s default web browser, and this is where all your website data is stored.

Step 3: Clear History and Website Data

Tap on “Clear History and Website Data” and confirm your choice.

This action will remove all browsing history, cookies, and other data from Safari. If you have any devices connected through iCloud, this will also clear their browsing data.

After you complete these steps, your iPhone will have a cleaner slate with regards to the data stored from websites. This can help your device run more smoothly and can be particularly useful if you’re experiencing issues with your browser.

Tips for Clearing Cache on iPhone

Clear your cache regularly to keep your iPhone running efficiently.
If you only want to clear data from specific websites, you can do so by going into Safari’s settings and selecting “Advanced” > “Website Data.”
Remember that clearing your cache will log you out of websites, so make sure you have your passwords handy.
Don’t forget to close your Safari tabs after clearing the cache for a complete clean-up.
Consider using private browsing in the future if you don’t want your iPhone to store website data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will clearing my cache delete my photos, contacts, or other personal data.

No, clearing your cache only affects data related to your web browsing.

How often should I clear my cache?

There’s no set rule, but doing it once a month is a good practice for most users.

Can clearing my cache help with my iPhone’s performance?

Yes, it can help your iPhone run smoother and load webpages faster.

Will clearing the cache remove my saved passwords?

No, your saved passwords in Safari will not be affected when you clear the cache.

What’s the difference between clearing cache and cookies?

Clearing your cache removes temporary files stored by websites, while cookies are small files that store personal information and preferences.

Open Settings
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Clear History and Website Data

Clearing the cache on your iPhone is a quick and easy process but it can have a significant impact on your device’s performance. It helps in freeing up space, speeding up browsing, and can even resolve some app-related issues. While it may seem like a small task, regularly clearing your cache can be a vital part of maintaining your iPhone’s health. Remember to keep your passwords handy since you’ll be logged out of websites after clearing the cache. This simple practice can keep your iPhone feeling fresh and ready to tackle all of the tasks at hand. So why wait? Give your iPhone a quick cleanse today and enjoy a smoother, faster browsing experience.

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How to clear the cache on your iPhone

Even though you can offload a great deal of what's stored on your iPhone to iCloud and other services like Google Photos , there are still many things that need to be kept on your iPhone, such as the apps you use every day.

What is the app cache on your iPhone?

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Apple has designed iOS to do the best it can at managing the space on your iPhone behind the scenes to ensure you always have room to take selfies, download songs, and otherwise use your device normally. But running out of space is still possible, especially if you've opted for an iPhone with only 64GB or 128GB of storage (or you simply prefer to keep everything on your device rather than using cloud storage).

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When that happens, you may start seeing warnings and errors pop up encouraging you to free up some more space. Your device may also slow down significantly as iOS shuffles things around to try and work within the limited space it has available.

When this happens, there are several things you can do to free up space on your iPhone , but one of the quickest ways to reclaim storage is to clear out the temporary cached data that's stored by many apps, including browsers like Safari and Chrome.

During its normal course of operation, your iPhone stores quite a bit of temporary data under the hood. Much of this data is kept on your device to speed things up and reduce the amount of data that needs to be repeatedly downloaded over your cellular or Wi-Fi data connection. This data is referred to as "cached" data, as it's information from elsewhere that's been copied to an area on your device where it can be reused for faster access.

The most common type of cached data lives in your web browser. Since we often revisit dozens of the same websites every day, browsers like Safari and Chrome store local copies of webpages and their static elements like logos and graphics, so they don't need to download them again every time you go back to the same website. That's not the only way caches are used, though; many third parties also cache other types of data locally for similar reasons. For instance, Facebook and Instagram will cache social media posts you've recently viewed, and Google Docs keeps a cache of anything you've been working on recently — even though the actual docs are saved in the cloud.

Each app does its best to manage how much data gets cached, but even so, some of them can grow pretty large over time. Apple's built-in apps are generally better at this — they'll start discarding unnecessary data when your iPhone gets critically low on space — but third-party browsers like Chrome aren't nearly as diligent, nor are other apps that have their own caches in place.

Most iPhone owners use Safari as their primary browser, making this the place where most of your cached data is stored. Even if your browser of choice is Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or something else, it's still a good idea to check the instructions below, as many third-party apps still use the underlying Safari engine when opening websites.

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Scroll down and select Safari .

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Step 3: Choose Advanced at the bottom of the next screen.

Step 4: Select Website Data .

This will show you a list of all the sites that store cached information, cookies, and other data in Safari on your iPhone, sorted in descending order by the amount of space each one takes. The number at the top shows the total amount of space taken up by all cached sites.

Step 5: Select Remove All Website Data and confirm by selecting Remove Now from the pop-up that appears.

Note that this will remove all cached data and cookies for all sites. This includes any sites where you've saved your login status, so you'll need to sign in to those again the next time you visit them.

Step 6: Instead of removing everything, you can also choose to remove the data for only specific websites. To do this, swipe from right to left on a website you would like to remove until the Delete button appears, and either tap that button or continue swiping to delete the data for the selected website.

Step 7: You may have noticed a Clear History and Website Data option in the Safari settings. This option can also be used to remove all website data; however, it's a more drastic approach as it will also remove your browsing history from your iPhone and every other device signed in using the same iCloud account — such as your Mac or iPad. Since browsing history doesn't take up much space, there's no reason to do this for performance reasons; it's more of a privacy feature.

Like most third-party apps, clearing your cache in Chrome is accomplished through the settings within the app.

Step 1: Open Chrome on your iPhone.

Step 2: Select the three-dot icon located in the bottom right corner.

Step 3: Select Clear Browsing Data .

Step 4: Choose Time Range if you'd prefer to clear only recent browsing data, or leave it set to All Time to clear everything.

Step 5: Deselect any items you don't want cleared. For example, if you're simply trying to free up space, you probably don't need to remove browsing history, saved passwords, or autofill data.

Step 6: Select Clear Browsing Data again located at the bottom, and then select it again from the pop-up to confirm.

If Microsoft Edge is your preferred browser, you can clear your cache there in much the same way as in Chrome.

Step 1: Open Edge on your iPhone.

Step 2: Select the three-dot icon located in the bottom center.

Step 3: Select Settings .

Step 4: Choose Privacy and Security .

Step 5: Select Clear Browsing Data .

Step 6: Choose Time Range to select how much browsing data you want to clear. This defaults to just the last hour, but you'll probably want to set it to All Time to free up as much storage as possible.

Step 7: Select or deselect the items you want to be cleared.

Step 8: Choose Clear now from the bottom of the screen and select it again from the pop-up to confirm.

The steps for clearing your cache in Firefox on your iPhone are a bit different, but they'll ultimately accomplish the same thing.

Step 1: Open Firefox on your iPhone.

Step 2: Select the three-line menu button in the bottom right corner.

Step 3: Choose Settings from the pop-up menu.

Step 4: Scroll down and select Data Management .

Step 5: Ensure the switches are toggled on beside the categories of data you'd like to clear.

Step 6: Choose Clear Private Data and then select OK to confirm.

While they aren't "cached data" in the strictest sense of the term, apps that are installed on your iPhone that you aren't using use regularly take up space in the same way. Each app is a copy of something that's available elsewhere — on the App Store in this case — which means there's no need to keep it on your iPhone if you seldom open it. For example, you may only use apps for seasonal shopping and vacations once or twice a year, yet they'll take up space on your device year-round.

Of course, if you don't use an app at all, you can simply delete it, but the downside is that removes all of the app's data from your device. Fortunately, Apple provides a way to "offload" your apps to free up space without affecting any of their data or even taking it away from its place on your home screen. This is especially handy for games, which are often large apps with relatively small amounts of stored data; offloading these frees up a lot of space without affecting your in-game progress.

Step 2: Select General .

Step 3: Select iPhone Storage .

A list of all the apps installed on your device will appear, with the total storage being taken up by each one. This includes the app itself as well as all the data that are stored with it.

Step 4: Select an app from the list that you would like to offload. This will show you a detailed view breaking down how much storage is being used by the app itself (App Size) and how much is being used by the data stored by it (Documents & Data).

Note that only the storage listed beside App Size will be freed up by offloading an app.

Step 5: Select Offload App and confirm by choosing Offload App again when the pop-up appears. Alternatively, you can choose Delete App if you want to completely remove the app and all of its data from your iPhone. Note that some of Apple's built-in apps, like Photos and Messages, cannot be offloaded or deleted.

Step 6: You can also set your iPhone to offload apps automatically if you haven't used them in a while. You may be shown a recommendation to enable this when you go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage , which will also show how much space you'll save by doing so. You can find the setting under App Store in the iPhone Settings app.

Step 7: A few words of caution about offloading apps: Firstly, when you want to use the app again, it's automatically downloaded from the App Store. This means you need to have a data connection, which will need cellular data if you're not on Wi-Fi. You may want to think twice about offloading apps that you think you may need to use in a pinch.

Secondly, there's a small chance that the app could be removed from the App Store, in which case you may not be able to re-download it. This is quite rare and usually only happens when Apple turfs an app for violating the App Store's rules or a developer deliberately pulls their app from the App Store. That second case isn't common, but it does happen occasionally.

Although your web browser(s) are the most common places you'll find cached data, they're not the only ones. As we mentioned earlier, many individual apps also keep their own caches, and while these tend to be relatively small in most cases, there are exceptions. Apps that store large caches usually provide a way of clearing out that data, although how to do this varies with each app.

You can see a list of how much storage each of your apps is taking up by going into the iPhone's Settings app and selecting General > iPhone Storage . If something on that list seems excessive, it may be worth opening the app up and poking around inside to see where you can clear out the cache or otherwise free up some space by removing downloaded content from apps like Music, TV, Podcasts, or YouTube.

For cloud-based apps like Google Drive, Google Photos, Dropbox, and Evernote, you can remove the app from your iPhone entirely and then reinstall it from scratch. These apps store all your data on their respective cloud-based services, so you won't lose anything by deleting them except for your personal settings — and of course, any superfluous cached data they've been holding onto.

Unfortunately, freeing up space in third-party apps is a largely manual process. For security and privacy reasons, iOS uses a technique called "sandboxing," which prevents apps from getting at each other's data. This means you won't be able to find any "system cleaner" apps for the iPhone (or iPad) the way you can for a Mac or Windows PC. Any third-party app that claims it can clean or optimize your entire iPhone is misleading; most of the valid apps for this on the App Store are designed for specific purposes like cleaning up duplicate photos or contacts or ridding you of spam emails. While these served a purpose once, these are mostly things that you can do yourself with the built-in features in iOS 16.

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Why Is Safari So Slow on iPhone & iPad

What to know.

Why is Safari so slow lately? You may have a weak cellular or Wi-Fi signal or too many tabs open.
If Safari is slow still, open the Safari app, touch and hold the tabs icon, and tap Close All (#) Tabs.
You can also open Settings, tap General, Transfer or Reset iPhone, Reset, Reset Network Settings.

Why is Safari so slow on my iPhone? If Safari is slow to load, you may have too many tabs open or not enough iPad or iPhone storage available. There are a few other ways to fix Safari acting slow, too. Read on to find out!

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You need a strong Wi-Fi or cellular connection on your iPhone or iPad, or Safari will run slowly. To check your Wi-Fi or cellular connection, look at the symbols at the top-right of your screen.

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The four vertical bars represent your iPhone's cellular connection. The more bars are white, the stronger the connection. If only one or no bars are white, Safari will run extremely slowly or not at all. You may also see 5G, 4G, or 3G, depending on your iPhone model, and whether or not your cellular carrier offers those speeds. If you're relying on your cellular connection alone for your internet connection, Safari may still be slow if the network is congested or you've used or almost used up your data for the month.

The pie slice-shaped icon to the right of the cellular connection bars represents your iPhone's Wi-Fi signal. The more white bars you see, the stronger your connection. If you aren't connected to a Wi-Fi network or are out of range of the network you are connected to, you'll see LTE instead. This means that your iPhone is relying on its cellular connection to browse the web.

If you think there's a problem with your cellular connection, we have a troubleshooting article on what to do if your data is not working on your iPhone or iPad. We also have an article about how to fix it if your Wi-Fi is slow .

If Safari is running slowly, it may be because you have too many tabs open. Close all Safari tabs and see if Safari speeds up! If you regularly leave multiple tabs open, you can set Safari tabs to close automatically on a regular schedule.

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Safari slow to load still? Try the next step.

Safari acting slow still? It's time to clear the browsing history and data on your iPhone or iPad. We can also offer guidance if you can't clear your Safari browsing data .

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Safari browser slow still? Read on!

If Safari is slow after the previous steps, check your iPad or iPhone storage and optimize storage if needed. There's no hard and fast rule for how much storage should be free, but I've found that keeping roughly 25% of my storage free keeps things running quickly and smoothly.

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Safari loading slowly still? There's one more thing to try!

There's one more thing to try if you want to make Safari run faster: reset your network settings.

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I hope these tips helped Safari run faster on your iPhone or iPad. If not, please contact Apple Support . Also, be sure to check out our free Tip of the Day for more great Safari tutorials!

What if Safari is not working on my iPhone at all? If Safari isn't working on your iPhone or iPad, make sure you have a strong cellular or Wi-Fi connection. You can also check to see if you've set Screen Time limits for Safari, and clear your Safari history and browsing data.
Can you tell me what to do when Safari says Safari cannot open the page? Yes, we can help you fix that! We have a troubleshooting article on how to fix the "Safari cannot open the page" error message. Solutions include removing extensions, clearing your Safari cache, and more.
Why is my Google search not working? If you're having trouble with Google not showing search results , close and reopen the app, and make sure you have a strong Wi-Fi or cellular connection. You can also make sure the app is updated, reboot your iPhone, and more.

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iPhone Storage Full? How to Create Free Space on iOS

Offload or remove unused iPhone apps to free up storage space easily without losing personal data.
Deleting old photos, videos, and messages stored in both native and third-party apps will get you more space than you think, too.
Other data you can consider clearing include system data and the browser cache on your iPhone.

Photos, videos, and apps take up an iPhone's storage space quickly. Even though you can't increase your internal storage space with an SD card, there are still several ways to free up space on your iPhone.

1. Offload or Delete Unused iPhone Apps

Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage to get a quick view of the storage space used on your device. You'll see a list of apps sorted by the amount of storage each occupies.

Tap an app on the list to view detailed info about its storage usage. At the bottom, you can choose one of two options: Offload App or Delete App .

Delete App removes the app and every bit of its data. It is the same as uninstalling the app from the Home Screen.
Offload App deletes the app's core files but keeps your personal data. This is useful for heavier apps or games (like PUBG Mobile) if you plan to use them soon but need the space now. It lets you remove the app; your important data will be there when you reinstall it later.

Here are three strategies you can follow:

Remove rarely used apps: Go down the list to pick the lowest-hanging fruits. For instance, select the apps you rarely use and can safely offload or delete.
Delete unnecessary files: If you don't want to do either, go to the individual apps and delete unnecessary files they save. For instance, you might erase large iMessage attachments or remove some downloaded songs from Spotify.
Uninstall completed games: Delete games you've completed, as game files eat up a lot of space. They're sometimes more of a space hog than photos and videos, which we will nix next.

2. Delete Old Photos and Videos on Your iPhone

Videos and photos occupy a lot of space on most people's iPhones. To clear them and make extra space, you can start by deleting duplicates and bad photos with the help of a photo deleting app .

If you're diving into the Photos app to clean up your photo library, remember to empty the Recently Deleted album afterward. Not clearing this album will cause the issue where your iPhone photos still use up space even after they're deleted .

So, in the Albums tab, go to Recently Deleted > Select , tap the ellipsis icon, and choose Delete All .

We also recommend enabling iCloud Photos to upload your photos and videos to the cloud and save space on your device. Afterward, it's best to go to Settings > Photos and select Optimize iPhone Storage to gain even more space on your iPhone.

Alternatively, you can simply copy them from your iPhone to your computer and use the computer as a primary backup. Then, delete the media from your device.

3. Avoid Taking HDR Photos and Videos With Your iPhone's Camera

Tack-sharp iPhone photographs and videos taken with High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode come at a price—they take up more space than their normal counterparts.

On the iPhone 13 and later models, you can turn off HDR for videos but not photos. Go to Settings > Camera > Record Video and toggle off HDR Video .

The iPhone 11 and earlier models do not record HDR videos to start with, so what you can disable is HDR for photos. Go to Settings > Camera and toggle off Smart HDR . You should also avoid tapping the HDR icon in the Camera app.

According to Apple Support , only the iPhone 12 models have the option to disable both HDR photos and videos.

4. Optimize Your iPhone's Messaging Apps

SMS, iMessage, and unattended spam messages can add up over time. In the Messages app, you can limit the number of messages stored by automatically deleting them after some time.

Go to Settings > Messages > Keep Messages and choose either 30 days or 1 year instead of Forever . Tap Delete when you see the confirmation popup.

You can free up space on your iPhone by optimizing storage on third-party messaging apps like WhatsApp. You can first check how much storage each message thread uses by heading to WhatsApp > Settings > Storage and Data > Manage Storage .

Then, tap each contact to view all media (sorted by file size) that's taking up space in your chat and selectively delete them from there.

You can also tap into one of your chat conversations in the Chats tab, tap your contact's name to access their contact info, then scroll down to select Clear Chat to delete all your past texts with that person.

5. Use External Storage for Your iPhone

Though it's more useful for your workflow on an iPad, iPhone users can also plug in a flash drive and use it with the revamped Files app. It's one of the ways to get more storage on your iPhone .

Most thumb drives and memory card readers with built-in Lightning connectors should work fine. You can use the extra space to store music, video, and photos using the drive's additional storage. Then, put the Files app to work as a media viewer.

Apple states that exFAT, FAT32, FAT, HSF+, and APFS formats are supported, but Microsoft's NTFS format is not.

6. Clear System Data and Other Storage on Your iPhone

The System Data and Other storage you will spot on the iPhone Storage screen is a holding area for cache files of all kinds, especially from streaming services, Siri voices, and log files.

If this occupies too much space (approximately more than 20GB), we have some tips to help you clear your iPhone's system data and other storage .

Our tips above should help to free up significant space on your iPhone, especially after you remove unused apps and declutter your Photos app.

Still, if you're critically low on storage or need to regain an extra bit of space to quickly store a few photos or install an app, one last tip is to wipe your iPhone's browser caches.

To clear Safari's cache, go to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data . Select All History and tap Clear History . Repeat similar steps for other browser apps on your iPhone.

Of course, you can also opt to start afresh by factory resetting your iPhone . Keep your iPhone data backed up , then start from scratch with a better plan to re-organize your device.

In the future, we highly recommend buying an iPhone with more storage space if you plan to shoot lots of photos and videos, play games, or save music to your device for offline enjoyment.

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