Is your iPhone slow? This simple trick improves its performance
Your iPhone wakes you up in the morning, manages your messages, lets you browse social media, and lets you look up all the weird facts you want to know. But over time this web browsing messes up the available cache, and penalizes iPhone performance by gradually slowing down. So you should make it a habit to empty it. Whether you’re using Chrome, Safari, or another browser, your phone gets cluttered over time. By emptying your cache, the browser starts from scratch, which speeds up your browsing.
Typically, a website requires your phone to upload information such as photos, banners, and other information. To speed up this process, most Internet browsers cache some of this information so that it can be accessed more easily. It’s a bit like throwing your keys on the kitchen counter so you can easily find them the next time you need them…
It only loses performance when your browser’s cache is out of date and the retrieved data does not match the data actually used on the website. The result is slower download speeds and therefore poorer performance over time. That’s why clearing your cache can help: it gives sites a fresh start and frees up space in your memory. Please note that clearing your cache removes you from the sites where the account was registered.
How to clear cache in Safari?
Safari is the default browser for iPhones, the procedure only takes a few quick steps, it will affect all devices connected to your iCloud account. This way all your devices caches will be cleared and you will have to sign in to all devices next time you use them.
Here is the procedure to follow:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone;
- Select Safari from the list of applications;
- Go to Advanced > Website Information;
- Scroll down and select Clear history and website data;
- Now select Delete.
How to clear cache in Chrome?
Chrome is another popular browser for iPhone users. The cache clearing process requires a few additional steps.
Here is the procedure to follow:
- Open the Chrome app;
- Select the three dots in the lower right to open more options;
- Scroll down and select Settings;
- Select Privacy from the next menu;
- Then select Clear browsing data to open the final menu;
- Select the desired time interval at the top of the menu;
- Click Clear browsing data at the bottom of the screen.
How to clear cache in Firefox?
If you’re a die-hard Firefox fan, don’t worry, clearing the cache is pretty simple.
Here is the procedure to follow:
- Click the menu in the lower right corner to open the options;
- Select Settings at the bottom of the menu;
- In the Privacy section, select Data management;
- You can select “Website Information” to clear data for individual sites, or “Clear Personal Data” at the bottom of the screen to clear data for all selected sites.
What happens when you clear the cache?
By clearing the cache, you delete the data stored on your phone. They can be very large when stacked. However, clearing your cache also logs you out of some pages, so be prepared to log into all your accounts again.
How often should I clear my cache?
Most people should clear their cache once or twice a month. This is usually when your browser has accumulated enough cache to start slowing things down. If you visit many sites frequently, it is better to empty your cache more often.
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