Whether you encounter memory problems on your Samsung Galaxy J2, latency problems, unexplained application bugs… One of the possible explanations for this kind of problem will be the cache of your device. You have probably never heard of it, however, this memory is used all the time by your device for various reasons.
In this article, we are going to teach you everything about the latter and, more particularly, explain to you how to clear the cache on a Samsung Galaxy J2? In this context, first of all, we will explain to you what is the function of the cache of your smartphone, then how to clean it, first of a single application then, of all the applications of your Samsung Galaxy J2.
What is the role of the cache on a Samsung Galaxy J2?
We start this guide by explaining the purpose of the cache of a Samsung Galaxy J2. This memory can also be called a buffer memory. She will actually come save all of your data related to the use of an application.
For example, you surf on your favorite social network application, when you view images you have to download them to your smartphone, this data will end up in the application cache, it will remain available if you want watch it again without having to download it again.
This memory is therefore in principle absolutely relevant, because it allows you to streamline your browsing through the various applications. That said, we are far from reusing all of this memory, so sometimes we have to clean the cache of your Samsung Galaxy J2.
Why clear the cache of a Samsung Galaxy J2?
We will now quickly explain in detail the different reasons that should push you to periodically delete the application cache of your Samsung Galaxy J2. Check them out below:
- Protect your privacy: As we explained to you, the cache will keep all your browsing data, if ever you do not want a third party to fall on it, it is interesting to empty it from time to time
- Avoid Bugs: There are a number of bugs caused by an overloaded cache or corrupted files. In the event that this is your case, do not hesitate for a single second
- Optimize the performance of your Samsung Galaxy J2: More data means more calculations and research for your processor when you use an application, if your cache is empty your smartphone will necessarily be faster
- Make room: You will also be able to recover storage space by deleting the cache, however, we do not realize, the multimedia files are very large and you can quickly have several gigabytes of data in the cache
How to clear the cache on a Samsung Galaxy J2?
Finally, we will end our guide by presenting the procedure that you are probably waiting for, how to clear the cache of a Samsung Galaxy J2? First of all we will introduce you to the technique for a single application, then, for all the applications of your Samsung Galaxy J2. The manipulations are close, however, we recommend that you do it selectively, it is not good to do it for all applications too frequently.
How to clear the cache of a single application on your Samsung Galaxy J2?
We start suddenly by revealing the procedure to delete the cache of an application on your Samsung Galaxy J2 :
- Open the "Settings" of your smartphone
- Click on the "Applications" menu
- Click on the application you want to act on
- Click on "Storage"
- To finish click on " Empty the cache "
Small warning, this manipulation will empty the cache but will also delete application data from your Samsung Galaxy J2. You will therefore no longer be able to log in to your application automatically.
How to clear the cache of all applications on your Samsung Galaxy J2?
Second solution, you can directly empty your Samsung Galaxy J2 , understood, that of all applications. This is the necessary technique especially when you have storage problems. Let's go:
- Open the “Settings” of your Samsung Galaxy J2
- Click on the "Device maintenance" menu
- Then on the "Memory" tab
- To finish, click on " To clean " to clear the cache of all applications on your Samsung Galaxy J2
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