How To Clean Up Galaxy Note 8

Clear the app cache and data on your Galaxy phone

The Apps cache for an app displayed on a Galaxy phone

Having trouble with unresponsive apps? It may exist fourth dimension to give them a good spring cleaning. Don't worry, you lot don't accept to uninstall the app or reset your phone. Instead, articulate the app'south enshroud or data. When you do this, any problematic files or bugs in the app will be deleted. Yous tin can also utilise your phone's Device Care features to limit groundwork apps and help your battery concluding longer.

Note: Steps may vary depending on the software version and the app selected.

Clearing the app cache is kind of like a cleanse for your apps. It will get rid of residual files that could be slowing down the app.

Open Settings, and and then swipe to and tap Apps. Select or search for the app you want to clear. Tap Storage, and so tap Articulate cache.

Note: The merely way to articulate the enshroud on every app at the aforementioned time would be to perform a mill reset on your phone.

Clear cache option highlighted on a Galaxy phone

Important: Immigration the data volition reset the app to factory default settings. Any personal settings saved on the app volition be removed.

Need a total do-over? Try elimination out all that app's data. But please exist aware this will completely reset the app. Make sure you accept any accounts or usernames written down and so you can log back in after the app resets.

OpenSettings, then swipe to and tap Apps. Select or search for the app you lot want to clear. Tap Storage, tap Articulate information, and then tap OK. This volition completely wipe the app and reset it to the original settings.

Clear data highlighted on a Galaxy phone

If you need some actress help with your telephone's storage, retention, and app usage, you can use Device care. These features volition go on your device from slowing downwards while improving its overall performance. Device care volition scan your apps for crashes, close down groundwork apps, and look for malware with the tap of a button!

Device care screen with Optimize now button

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