Clearing the cache is often the solution when an Android application stops responding, crashes multiple times or is the victim of a series of bugs. We explain how to do it.
When an Android application stops responding, the first step is to force it to restart. But when the problems persist, you should try to clear the cache. This process helps get rid of the short term memory of your application. The cache allows you to store data so that you do not have to download it each time you open the application. And it is very often the source of bugs that cause it to crash!
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How to Clear the Cache or Clear the Storage of an Android Application
For it :
- See you in the settingsfrom your Android smartphone
- Then go to Applications and notifications
- Choose the problematic Android app
- Head to the option Storage
- Click on Empty the cache and / or on Clear storage
Important : clearing the cache does not delete certain data such as identifiers or game saves. It’s a first step before erasing the storage, which removes all data from the application.
- Then open the application to check that everything is back to normal!
Over time, an application’s cache quickly becomes cluttered and misclassified, and can generate errors that ultimately slow down its operation. Or cause a bug preventing you from using it normally, or even using it altogether.
If emptying the cache was not enough to resolve your concerns, we will invite you clear your app storage. This maneuver will get rid of all parameters and data associate the application. If you delete data from a social network, such as Facebook or Instagram, you will have to log in again. In fact, the app behaves exactly as if you had just installed it the first time.
Read also: what to do if an application crashes (quits by itself, stops responding or does not remember)?
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