How to Clear Cache on iPhone 12

It’s worth to know that clearing the cache on an iPhone 12 can make the device run faster and give it more space. iOS system does not have a general button like other operating systems, that can clear cache at the same time but here are several methods how to clear cache from the specific application or from the browser. Here’s how:

1. Clear Safari Cache

For those who are using Safari browser, clearing of cache can be done directly from the browser’s settings.

• The mobile browser settings can be changed by navigating to the settings of the device then selecting Safari.
• Go down to the bottom of the page and click ‘Clear History and Website Data’.
• Done by clicking Clear History and Data.

This will clear the browsing history, cookies and many more related to browsing or downloading history. Notice that it will also log you out of websites and it is something you would expect from a browser.

2. Clear Cache for Third-Party Applications

For most of the third-party apps there is no tab for clearing cache, but you can delete the app and then download it again, thereby clearing the cache.

• Scroll down and select Settings on your screen and look for the words iPhone Storage.
• Next, you will have to scroll down to find an application with which you need to clear cache and data then select the needed app.
• You will see the Application size and Other Files and Documents that have been stored by the Application.
• If the app’s cache is taking up a lot of space, consider deleting and reinstalling the app: Press Delete App and then retrieve it from the store.

3. Offload Unused Apps

Uninstalling an app will eradicate the app but preserves its papers and records. When you reinstall the app, then the data gets copied back into the databases or it recreates the same and the cache is cleared.

• Scroll down where you will see Settings > General > iPhone Storage.
• Select a tap on the application that you wish to offload.
• Tap Offload App.
• Additionally, you can also turn on the feature to offload unused apps by following these steps Settings > Store > Offload Unused Apps.

4. Restart Your iPhone

Often, Apple iPhone gets stuck due to accumulation of temporary files and other cache information and, thus, it is advisable to restart iPhone.

• Pull up the side button and any of the volume buttons until the ‘power off’ slider shows up.
• Slide to power off.
• If the device does not respond, turn it off, and then Power on the device by pressing the side button again till Apple logo is displayed.

5. Be Cautious with Third-Party Cleaning Apps

Some unnecessary third-party apps in this regard might offer to clean cache and junk files, and these apps should be avoided as they may rather harm. The above methods are safer to be adhered to depending on the situation’s severity.

If followed to the letter, the above steps will help you get the best possible outcome in your iPhone 12 by eradicating cached files.