{"id":10336,"date":"2023-07-05T03:25:12","date_gmt":"2023-07-05T03:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/?p=10336"},"modified":"2024-03-08T05:03:42","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T05:03:42","slug":"how-to-clear-cache-on-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-to-clear-cache-on-iphone","title":{"rendered":"How To Clear Cache on an iPhone (and Get a Speed Boost)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;grad&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;ex-full&#8221; bg_grad=&#8221;background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #6E1664), color-stop(15%, #4C1670), color-stop(50%, #1E3351));background: -moz-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -o-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How To Clear Cache on an iPhone (and Get a Speed Boost)&#8221; 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css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1688532521419{margin-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Understand the cache on your iPhone to improve performance and free up storage space.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Clear browser cache by accessing Safari settings and app cache by offloading or deleting\/reinstalling apps.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learn how to clear the browser cache on other browsers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhance privacy while browsing the internet with Safari and Chrome by blocking cookies in their respective settings.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;.inpage-links&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613570772755{border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;background-color: #fcfcfc !important;border-left-color: #ebebeb !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ebebeb !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ebebeb !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ebebeb !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;In this article:&#8221; 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It could be due to something hidden in the cache. Clearing the cache on your device can lead to increased performance and more room for data, making it function much better.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we look at what browser cache and cookies\/app cache are, explain how these two differ from each other, and give you step-by-step instructions about clearing app and browser caches to get back extra storage on an iPhone.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1614776261695{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #ffffe3 !important;border-left-color: #ffd797 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ffd797 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ffd797 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ffd797 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Clear Your Cache and Improve iPhone Performance&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:22px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ffd797;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div><div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><\/div>[vc_accordion active_tab=&#8221;1&#8243; collapsible=&#8221;yes&#8221; style=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;<b>STEP 1:<\/b> Clear <b>Browser Cache<\/b>&#8220;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Safari&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><h4>via the Settings App<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the\u00a0<strong><em>Settings<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0app on your iPhone.<\/li>\n<li>Locate\u00a0<strong><em>Safari<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose\u00a0<strong><em>Clear History and Website Data<\/em><\/strong>, then tap it again to confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10294&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10306&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10296&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><h4>via the Safari App<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <strong>Safari<\/strong> app.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the <em>book icon<\/em> at the bottom.<\/li>\n<li>Tap on the <em>history tab<\/em> (looks like a clock) at the top.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Clear<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a timeframe. To clear all cache, choose <strong>All Time<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10298&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10299&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10300&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10301&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f1be5a0036b\" data-id=\"69f1be5a0036b\" data-height=\"25\" data-height-mobile=\"25\" data-height-tab=\"25\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Google Chrome&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%23section-3&#8243;]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><p><strong>Use these steps only if you have Google Chrome<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the\u00a0<em>Google Chrome\u00a0<\/em>app &gt; Tap the Menu (three dots at the bottom) &gt;\u00a0<em>History\u00a0<\/em>&gt;\u00a0<em>Clear Browsing Data<\/em>\u00a0&gt; Check\u00a0<em>Cached Images and Files<\/em>, and\u00a0<em>Cookies and Site Data<\/em>\u00a0&gt; Tap\u00a0<em>Clear Browsing Data<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Firefox&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%23section-4&#8243;]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><p><strong>Use these steps only if you have Firefox<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the\u00a0<em>Firefox\u00a0<\/em>app &gt; Select More (three horizontal lines) &gt;\u00a0<em>Settings\u00a0<\/em>&gt; Select\u00a0<em>Data Management<\/em>\u00a0under\u00a0<em>Privacy<\/em>\u00a0&gt; Enable all options in the\u00a0<em>Clear Private Data<\/em>\u00a0section (turn off \u2018Downloaded Files\u2019 if you prefer to save them) &gt; Tap\u00a0<em>Clear Private Data<\/em>\u00a0&gt; 7. Confirm by tapping\u00a0<em>OK<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f1be5a003d6\" data-id=\"69f1be5a003d6\" data-height=\"25\" data-height-mobile=\"25\" data-height-tab=\"25\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-50a327b42131b2c25268270293fda689.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-50a327b42131b2c25268270293fda689 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"#section-2\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off  vc_custom_1702047536202\" id=\"default-btn-50a327b42131b2c25268270293fda689\"><span>Need help? Click here<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-b988f65b0e2f89f49092782282bc2827.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-b988f65b0e2f89f49092782282bc2827 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/iphones\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off  vc_custom_1702045666111\" id=\"default-btn-b988f65b0e2f89f49092782282bc2827\"><span>Compare iPhone Resale Values<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;<b>STEP 2:<\/b> Clear <b>App Cache<\/b>&#8220;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Offload Unused Apps&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">Doing this helps optimize your device\u2019s storage capacity while maintaining the relevant app information intact.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Navigate to the\u00a0<strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>General<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Tap\u00a0<strong>iPhone Storage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose among the apps you prefer to offload and select it.<\/li>\n<li>Tap\u00a0<strong>Offload App<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10302&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10303&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10304&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10305&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f1be5a0050d\" data-id=\"69f1be5a0050d\" data-height=\"25\" data-height-mobile=\"25\" data-height-tab=\"25\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Clear Cache of Individual Apps&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><p><strong>Do this for EVERY app you want to clear the cache on.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the desired app &gt;\u00a0<em>Settings\u00a0<\/em>&gt; Locate\u00a0<em>Clear Cache\u00a0<\/em>option &gt; Follow any on-screen instructions. <em>(Note: This option is available only in some apps.)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f1be5a0054c\" data-id=\"69f1be5a0054c\" data-height=\"25\" data-height-mobile=\"25\" data-height-tab=\"25\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-885b241ec822d9a4478082b2071790d6.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-885b241ec822d9a4478082b2071790d6 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"#section-5\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off  vc_custom_1702047556404\" id=\"default-btn-885b241ec822d9a4478082b2071790d6\"><span>Need help? 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There are two types:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong><em>Browser cache<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0stores web content for faster future browsing, and<\/li>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong><em>App cache<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0stores data within apps for improved performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Clearing these caches can fix website issues and <em>free up storage space so apps load faster<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f1be5a0061e\" data-id=\"69f1be5a0061e\" data-height=\"25\" data-height-mobile=\"25\" data-height-tab=\"25\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-80758a73fecf421fa8906fcf3ee42e5a.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-80758a73fecf421fa8906fcf3ee42e5a > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"#section-1\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off  vc_custom_1702047618120\" id=\"default-btn-80758a73fecf421fa8906fcf3ee42e5a\"><span>Need help? Click here<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-b988f65b0e2f89f49092782282bc2827.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-b988f65b0e2f89f49092782282bc2827 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/iphones\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off  vc_custom_1702045666111\" id=\"default-btn-b988f65b0e2f89f49092782282bc2827\"><span>Compare iPhone Resale Values<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;<b>STEPS:<\/b> How Else Can You Enhance Online Security? Block Cookies&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Safari&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Cookies have been known to store personal data about users. Block cookies to protect your privacy better:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\">\n<ol>\n<li>Go to the <strong>Settings<\/strong> app &gt; <strong>Safari<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Scroll down into <strong>Privacy &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Toggle ON <strong>Block All Cookies<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10294&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10306&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f1be5a006e9\" data-id=\"69f1be5a006e9\" data-height=\"25\" data-height-mobile=\"25\" data-height-tab=\"25\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Google Chrome&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><p><strong>Use these steps only if you have Google Chrome<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the\u00a0<em>Chrome\u00a0<\/em>app &gt;\u00a0Tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner to go into\u00a0<em>Settings &gt; <\/em>Under\u00a0<em>Cookies and Site Permissions, <\/em>enable <em>Block Third-party Cookies.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f1be5a00724\" data-id=\"69f1be5a00724\" data-height=\"25\" data-height-mobile=\"25\" data-height-tab=\"25\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-971a8faf349f1fa1eb954c8501bf0c7f.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-971a8faf349f1fa1eb954c8501bf0c7f > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"#section-6\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off  vc_custom_1702047656280\" id=\"default-btn-971a8faf349f1fa1eb954c8501bf0c7f\"><span>Need help? 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That\u2019s usually when your browser accumulates a large enough cache that slows your device down.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f1be5a007da\" data-id=\"69f1be5a007da\" data-height=\"25\" data-height-mobile=\"25\" data-height-tab=\"25\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-4791dec445caa1dd9181fc564f20b5d4.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-4791dec445caa1dd9181fc564f20b5d4 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"#section-9\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off  vc_custom_1702047770307\" id=\"default-btn-4791dec445caa1dd9181fc564f20b5d4\"><span>Need help? Click here<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-b988f65b0e2f89f49092782282bc2827.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-b988f65b0e2f89f49092782282bc2827 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/iphones\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off  vc_custom_1702045666111\" id=\"default-btn-b988f65b0e2f89f49092782282bc2827\"><span>Compare iPhone Resale Values<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f1be5a0086b\" data-id=\"69f1be5a0086b\" data-height=\"25\" data-height-mobile=\"25\" data-height-tab=\"25\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613571940511{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #fcfcfc !important;border-left-color: #ebebeb !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ebebeb !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ebebeb !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ebebeb !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.widget-shadow&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-400e722a890c08842a6a7a7a998f3c53.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-400e722a890c08842a6a7a7a998f3c53 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/iphones\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off \" id=\"default-btn-400e722a890c08842a6a7a7a998f3c53\"><span>Compare iPhone Trade-In Prices<\/span><\/a><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;.double-link-box&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-much-is-my-iphone-worth\/\">See all iPhone resale values<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;grad&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;2&#8243; bg_grad=&#8221;background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #6E1664), color-stop(15%, #4C1670), color-stop(50%, #1E3351));background: -moz-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -o-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-1&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Understanding Cache on Your iPhone&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10293&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Cache on iPhones is a storage area where frequently accessed data and processes are saved for quick retrieval in the future. Clearing such caches can improve your iPhone&#8217;s efficiency and fix malfunctioning websites while freeing up much-needed space in storage.<\/p>\n<p>There are two types here: browser cache and app cache, each handling transient information or temporary data associated with an application.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Browser Cache&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]A browser cache is a storage space that saves copies of web pages, images, and other web content to load faster in future visits. This also holds some of your device&#8217;s storage space.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;App Cache&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">App cache is a storage area within each application where frequently used data is saved for quick access, thus enhancing the app&#8217;s performance and loading speed. Deleting this temporary information may help solve any application problems, and you can do that without uninstalling the program.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;grad&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;2&#8243; bg_grad=&#8221;background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #6E1664), color-stop(15%, #4C1670), color-stop(50%, #1E3351));background: -moz-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -o-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-2&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Clear Safari Cache on iPhone&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">You can clear Safari cache by erasing browsing history and data. By doing this, expect your recent searches, visited websites, and the cookies and permissions you&#8217;ve given to websites to be removed.<\/p>\n<p>This action may also delete any stored login information and autofill details, which could need reentering the next time you visit specific sites.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how you can clear the browser cache on your iPhone.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Via Settings Menu&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10294&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10295&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10296&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><ol>\n<li>Open the\u00a0<em>Settings<\/em>\u00a0app on your iPhone.<\/li>\n<li>Locate <em>Safari<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose <em>Clear History and Website Data<\/em>, then tap it again to confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Via Safari App&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10298&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10299&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10300&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10301&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><ol>\n<li>Open the Safari app on your iPhone.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the book icon (which looks like an open book) at the bottom.<\/li>\n<li>Tap on the history tab (which looks like a clock) at the top of the menu that appears.<\/li>\n<li>At the bottom of your screen, tap\u00a0<em>Clear<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a timeframe from which you want to clear. 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Be aware that being logged out of websites where you were automatically logged in may be a result when clearing cache and website data on Google Chrome from an iPhone device. You will need to re-login afterward. Also, it may take time for website data to load as it will need to load over again.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to clear browsing data on Google Chrome:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><ol>\n<li>Open up <em>Chrome <\/em>on your iPhone.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the Menu (which looks like three dots) at the bottom.<\/li>\n<li>Select <em>History<\/em>, then <em>Clear Browsing Data<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Select the checkboxes for\u00a0<em>Cached Images <\/em>and <em>Files<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Cookies &amp; Site Data<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<em>Clear Browsing Data<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;grad&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;2&#8243; bg_grad=&#8221;background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #6E1664), color-stop(15%, #4C1670), color-stop(50%, #1E3351));background: -moz-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -o-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-4&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Clear Firefox Cache on iPhone&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">When clearing the cache on an iPhone for Firefox users, the necessary steps involve delving into settings and wiping out private data and cache.<\/p>\n<p>Erasing these components can lead to improvements in website performance or issue resolution. It might also log you out from certain sites and delete any saved login info.<\/p>\n<p>To carry out this task, here is what you have to do:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><ol>\n<li>Tap the <em>Firefox <\/em>app icon to open it.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<em>More<\/em>\u00a0(which looks like three horizontal lines) at the bottom of the screen.<\/li>\n<li>Tap\u00a0<em>Settings<\/em>\u00a0in the pop-up menu.<\/li>\n<li>Select\u00a0<em>Data Management<\/em>\u00a0under the\u00a0<em>Privacy<\/em>\u00a0section.<\/li>\n<li>Swipe the buttons to the right in the\u00a0<em>Clear Private Data<\/em>\u00a0section to ensure all options are enabled. If you prefer to save files downloaded from the internet using Firefox, turn off\u00a0<em>Downloaded Files<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Select <em>Clear Private Data<\/em>, then\u00a0<em>OK.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;grad&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;2&#8243; bg_grad=&#8221;background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0%, #6E1664), color-stop(15%, #4C1670), color-stop(50%, #1E3351));background: -moz-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -webkit-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -o-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: -ms-linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);background: linear-gradient(60deg,#6E1664 0%,#4C1670 15%,#1E3351 50%);&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-5&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Clear App Cache on iPhone&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Cleaning the app cache on your iPhone is relatively straightforward. To do so, you can offload, delete or reinstall them. 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Here we will provide an overview of blocking cookies in Safari and Google Chrome browsers.<\/p>\n<p>This information is critical for those who wish to optimize their web experience through cookie-blocking strategies, as these small pieces of data are sometimes the source for issues with page functions or design elements. Users should be able to do just that with just a few steps.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Blocking Cookies in Safari&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10306&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10307&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">This is an excellent way of protecting yourself online since cookies have been known to store personal data about users without their knowledge or consent.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><ol>\n<li>On your iPhone, go to the\u00a0<em>Settings<\/em>\u00a0app and open <em>Safari<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Scroll down into the\u00a0<em>Privacy &amp; Security<\/em>\u00a0section, where you will find an option labeled\u00a0<em>Block All Cookies<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Toggle it ON so that websites won&#8217;t be able to track what pages you view while browsing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Blocking Cookies in Google Chrome&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><p>In Google Chrome on your iPhone, blocking cookies is slightly different.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the <em>Chrome <\/em>app.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner to go into <em>Settings<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Enable\u00a0<em>Block Third-party Cookies<\/em>\u00a0found under\u00a0<em>Cookies and Site Permissions<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can&#8217;t turn off Chrome&#8217;s cookie usage, but stopping other websites should help improve privacy as well as reduce tracking across multiple sites.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69f1be5a009e3\" data-id=\"69f1be5a009e3\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"30\" data-height-tab=\"30\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1688543322849{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;#183051&#8243; el_id=&#8221;section-8&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483724336{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Frequently Asked Questions&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_accordion active_tab=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible=&#8221;yes&#8221; style=&#8221;2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;.accordion-bmc&#8221;][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;How do I clear cache and cookies on my iPhone?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1709531573794{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<ol>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Launch the <strong>Settings\u00a0app<\/strong> on your phone and scroll until you find\u00a0<strong>Safari<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Select\u00a0<strong>Clear History and Website Data<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Tap again when prompted with\u00a0<strong>Clear History and Data<\/strong>\u00a0to complete the process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Is it okay to clear the cache on iPhone?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1709531612197{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">It is recommended to occasionally clear your iPhone\u2019s cache to keep it functioning at an optimal level and free up more storage space. 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