{"id":9156,"date":"2021-11-29T23:30:21","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T05:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techoverall.com\/?p=9156"},"modified":"2021-11-29T23:30:21","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30T05:30:21","slug":"is-it-necessary-to-clear-the-cache-on-the-iphone-and-how-to-do-it-correctly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techoverall.com\/is-it-necessary-to-clear-the-cache-on-the-iphone-and-how-to-do-it-correctly\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it necessary to clear the cache on the iPhone and how to do it correctly"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"88a30ff88c4c4b78b6b0374d5af2354d\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:0px 0 0px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\u201c\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\u201d><\/script>\r\n<!-- apk -->\r\n<ins class=\u201cadsbygoogle\u201d\r\n     style=\u201cdisplay:block\u201d\r\n     data-ad-client=\u201cca-pub-6165556333902650\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\u201c8686941058\u201d\r\n     data-ad-format=\u201cauto\u201d><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>IPhone storage is<\/span><span>\u00a0not endless, alas.\u00a0It may happen that applications will not be installed, the camera will not take photos and songs will not be downloaded.\u00a0So it will also happen at the most inopportune moment, when it will be necessary to urgently save something.\u00a0Even though Apple has abandoned 64 GB of memory in the new iPhones, even 128 GB is still not enough.\u00a0After all, the lack of space threatens not only with the inability to save something, but also with the slowdown of the device, because there is no place in it to perform everyday tasks.\u00a0One way to regain space and performance is to delete the cache.\u00a0This is what we will do now, and at the same time we will understand who needs it at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_465901\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<h2 id=\"nado_li_chistit_kesh_na_iphone\"><span>Do I need to clear the cache on iPhone?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span>In a nutshell, cache is data stored locally by the operating system and applications.\u00a0This includes web pages, saved games, app downloads, and more.\u00a0IOS also stores temporary information when writing files or when it needs to save instructions.\u00a0All of this data takes up space, which in turn can limit your downloads and phone performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>However, keep in mind that deleting the application cache (and the entire system) deletes all data indiscriminately.\u00a0<\/span><span>That is, the necessary ones too.\u00a0<\/span><span>In many cases, your applications need this data to function properly, or at least to remember your preferences and settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9157\" src=\"https:\/\/techoverall.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-1943-09-09-at-10.57.22-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techoverall.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-1943-09-09-at-10.57.22-AM.png 720w, https:\/\/techoverall.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-1943-09-09-at-10.57.22-AM-300x165.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>That is, before clearing the cache of any iPhone application, think about whether you really need its data.\u00a0If these are the files you want,\u00a0<\/span><strong><span>save them<\/span><\/strong><span>.\u00a0And if these are settings &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><strong><span>remember<\/span><\/strong><span>.\u00a0Be prepared for the fact that, most likely, the application will work as if it was just installed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Also, keep in mind that clearing your cache does not replace a factory reset.\u00a0If you want to restore your iPhone to factory settings, then this is a separate process that is done through the settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"kak_ochistit_kesh_safari_na_iphone\"><span>How to clear the Safari cache on iPhone<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>The easiest way to free up storage space and\u00a0<\/span><strong><span>improve iPhone performance<\/span><\/strong><span>\u00a0is to clear the Safari cache.\u00a0Here&#8217;s how it&#8217;s done:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Open\u00a0iPhone\u00a0<\/span><strong><span>settings<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span>Scroll down and tap &#8221;\u00a0<\/span><strong><span>Safari<\/span><\/strong><span>\u00a0&#8220;.\u00a0You can find it among other Apple apps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Click &#8221;\u00a0<\/span><strong><span>Clear history and data<\/span><\/strong><span>\u00a0&#8220;.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Confirm Action<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Once in the Safari preferences, scroll down and click on\u00a0<\/span><strong><span>Advanced<\/span><\/strong><span>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Click &#8221;\u00a0<\/span><strong><span>Site Data<\/span><\/strong><span>\u00a0&#8220;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Look at the top of the list and you can see how much website data Safari stores on your device.\u00a0In my case, this is 553 MB, but sometimes this volume reaches several gigabytes.\u00a0In any case, even this is enough to quickly free up the storage, take pictures on the trip, and then slowly disassemble the storage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>To clear the specified amount of memory, click on &#8221;\u00a0<\/span><strong><span>Clear All Data<\/span><\/strong><span>\u00a0&#8220;.\u00a0Or click &#8221;\u00a0<\/span><strong><span>Edit<\/span><\/strong><span>\u00a0&#8221; in the upper right corner and delete sites one by one.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"adsense\"><\/div>\n<p><span>Remember, this will get rid of website data, browsing history and\u00a0<\/span><span>cookies<\/span><span>.\u00a0If you don&#8217;t want to delete these files, try clearing application memory as described below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"kak_ochistit_kesh_prilozhenij_na_iphone\"><span>How to clear the app cache on iPhone<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Along with Safari, you can clear cached data for other built-in and\u00a0<\/span><span>third-party apps<\/span><span>.\u00a0One way is to open the app and delete its contents from the inside.\u00a0For example, if you&#8217;ve uploaded files to OneDrive or Dropbox for offline use, you can delete local files from your iPhone without deleting them from the cloud.\u00a0Other apps have built-in tools as shown below.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"adsense\"><\/div>\n<p><span>Open \u201c\u00a0<\/span><strong><span>Settings<\/span><\/strong><span>\u00a0\u201d, go to the \u201c\u00a0<\/span><strong><span>General<\/span><\/strong><span>\u00a0\u201d\u00a0section, and find \u201c\u00a0<\/span><strong><span>iPhone Storage<\/span><\/strong><span>\u00a0\u201d there.\u00a0Inside this item, you will see applications and the data that is stored in them.\u00a0For example, in my case, the applications Podcasts, Photos and FiLMiC Pro take up the most space.\u00a0Not everyone will allow you to delete the data, but some can.\u00a0Just open up and choose what you don&#8217;t need.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"nado_li_perezagruzhat_iphone\"><span>Do I need to restart my iPhone?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>All operating systems create temporary files, which are usually meant to transfer data to persistent memory.\u00a0They are also created when memory cannot be allocated for a task and the OS is accessing local storage to use it as a notepad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>To delete these files,\u00a0<\/span><span>turn off your iPhone<\/span><span>\u00a0and turn it on immediately.\u00a0On iPhone X and later, press and hold the Volume Down and Power buttons at the same time, then swipe right when the Power Off slider appears on the screen.\u00a0When the phone turns off, press and hold the Power button to turn it on.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"adsense\"><\/div>\n<p><span>On iPhone SE or iPhone 8 (and older), you do not need to press the mute button to mute.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Restarting will\u00a0<\/span><strong><span>free up some of the system memory<\/span><\/strong><span>, so the processor and OS will have enough room to manage tasks.\u00a0During this process, all temporary files and other temporary information will be deleted.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"adsense\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"prilozheniya_dlya_ochistki_kesha\"><span>Cache cleaning applications<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Another method of clearing your cache is by using a third-party app designed to optimize your iPhone.\u00a0<\/span><strong><span>I do not recommend using such methods<\/span><\/strong><span>, but I cannot but say that they exist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>In general, it is recommended that you use Apple Compatible Apps when using Apple products.\u00a0<\/span><strong><span>Be careful<\/span><\/strong><span> when you decide to use a third-party cleaning app as you risk the security of your phone.\u00a0Especially if such applications will request too many rights.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IPhone storage is\u00a0not endless, alas.\u00a0It may happen that applications will not be installed, the camera will not take photos and songs will not be downloaded.\u00a0So it will also happen at the most inopportune moment, when it will be necessary to urgently save something.\u00a0Even though Apple has abandoned 64 GB of memory in the new iPhones, 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