Objective
- To clear the cache of installed applications
Environment
- Samsung Phones
- Android 7.0 Nougat
- Android 7.1 Nougat
Procedure
- Open the Settings App
- Tap Device Maintenance
- Tap Storage near the bottom
- Open the menu (Three dots at the top-left)
- Tap Storage Settings
- Tap Cached Data and tap Clear in the prompt that appears
Additional Notes
Clearing your cache will remove temporary files from your phone, but will not delete your files or settings. This can help to resolve issues with apps or with the Android system and improve the performance of your phone. This process may take several minutes to complete.