The resources of each phone are limited, especially in cheap mobiles. And the cache is usually one of the victims when you look closely at the space occupied by applications: often more than a gigabyte is inexplicably reserved. But should you clear this cache? What does this function actually do? We analyze it.
Android is a mobile operating system that offers a large number of options to the user, both for personalization and for managing the phone. And one of those options is cache management for all applications, this data they save to speed up their operation, reduce battery usage and not spend so many gigabytes of the mobile tariff. Because yes, the cache is very useful. Although not always, of course.
Application cache is required
We must emphasize this: although it seems that the size occupied by some applications is exaggerated, all this saved cache is useful and, in general, necessary. It is true that can take up a lot of space (Google Chrome or Google Play Services are examples), but it also makes it easier to manage resources for the entire phone.
Each Android app takes up a portion of storage space when installed. When they start working apps generate data that they save in case they need it later
Which Chrome downloads a page? It stores it in case you need to access it again: this saves mobile data and battery. And so with everything installed: the size of the cache will depend on the use of the application and the amount of information it manages (Images and videos from the web can take up a lot of space in Chrome when saved, for example.) It also depends on how well the software is optimized: as those who use Facebook know, the app Android takes up too much space.
Memory or caching speeds up the app, makes it use less battery and uses less mobile data. It is better not to touch it. Almost always
Our advice is to leave the cache alone, even if the size it occupies is significant: deleting it will not only make the mobile consume more, it is also a solution that does not solve anything. Because, once the app is working again, will fill your cache by consuming resources that would have been saved if you hadn’t removed the space. The infinite loop.
When is it advisable to clear the cache
We have already seen that it is not convenient to get obsessed with cleaning the cache: it is not only necessary for applications, but also helps the mobile to consume less. In all directions. Now, there are times when it may be necessary to pass the broom.
Usage data, some settings used, user sessions and other important data that may interfere with the use of the application are stored in the cache. In addition, and if the mobile has a little limited storage space, clean the cache of the apps that occupy the most lets you download new apps or even update existing ones. It is advisable to analyze the situation before deleting anything.
Let’s look at some situations where clearing the cache might be necessary.
- When an app isn’t working properly. Google Play store not loading, Twitter does weird things, browser suddenly closes. It’s not a silver bullet, but it can work: a cache cleanup is simple, risk-free, and often avoids more complex fixes.
- When an app refuses to update. There may be times when you try to update an app from Google Play and it throws an error warning that it could not be downloaded. Well: delete the cache and try to update the app again.
- When you have no space on your mobile to download new apps or update them. If you find yourself in this situation, try deleting the cache storage in the applications that take up the most space. Remember: it will only serve you for a one-time download or update, the mobile will refill the storage (and it is likely that you will run out of space sooner).
There are usually no other situations worth clearing the cache of installed apps. If your mobile is working properly, and you have space to spare, don’t worry about clearing the cache: completely remove the applications you don’t use, it will be useful for you.
How to Clear App Cache on Android
Do you think a cleaning will do the phone any good? Because it seems that the app is not working as it should or because the space reserved on the mobile is excessive: the process does not involve any risks for your data since the only thing that is deleted are the temporary files. And you can perform the process directly on your Android and without the need for any other apps.
Clearing the application cache does not involve any risk for your data or for the phone: temporary information is deleted at any time
We advise you not to install the typical applications that promise to speed up your mobile, nor those that are dedicated to cleaning the phone: They tend to cause more problems than benefits.. To clear the cache, follow these steps:
- Enter your Android settings and go to “Applications”.
- Find the app for which you want to clear the cache.
- Enter the “Storage” menu.
- In this menu, you will know the amount of space occupied by the application, including its cache. Click on the “Empty cache” button, validate and you will have erased the application’s temporary data.
