Every time you use an app or browse online, your Android phone builds up a cache of small files — images, scripts, and page elements — so apps and websites load faster next time. Over time, these files pile up, draining storage space and making the device feel sluggish.
Clearing the cache is a safe, low-effort maintenance step. It frees up space and can speed up your phone, though apps and sites may load slightly slower the first time afterward as they rebuild the cache. You won't lose passwords, logins, photos, documents, or game progress — those are stored separately. Only clearing cookies alongside the cache would sign you out of websites.
To clear browser cache, open Chrome, tap the three-dot menu, choose Delete browsing data, pick a time range (e.g., All time), ensure Cached images and files is checked, then tap Delete data.
To target a specific misbehaving app, go to Settings > Apps, select the app, tap Storage, and choose Clear cache. This removes only that app's temporary files.
Source: Engadget · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing