If you've by chance checked your Android application drawer, you've observed that every application has two tasks: Clear Cache and also Clear Data. But do users know the difference? And more important, do users know when they're helpful?

Clearing Application Cache


As you use an Android application, you may have to regularly pull data off the internet-- pictures, for instance. Rather than pulling it each time you make use of the app, the picture gets saved in a cache. It's much faster to get access to it next time, and also you save money on data plan.

But in some cases, the cache can differ from what the data should truly be, which can result in outdated info. Other times, the cache holds up with a lot of data, which can decrease app functionality. When this occurs, it can help to get rid of the cache.

Open up Settings.
Go to Apps.
click on the app you intend to clear.
Click on Clear Cache.

Removing App Data


As you make use of Android applications, some settings and data get saved between sessions. For instance, sign into an app clicking "Remember me" will save your information to data. Data also saves things such as account settings, app preferences, and so on.

Various applications, like Youtube, might store offline video data, while some other, such as Maps, may save offline map data. This can use up a LOT more storing space that you were looking for, which is a good idea to clear app data periodically. Basically, getting rid of app data "resets" an application back to the way it would be when it was initially installed.

Go to Settings.
Go to Apps.
click on the app you intend to clear.
Click on Clear Data.

duullie88:
Like a game... won't clear cache affect ur progress

Gsmbasics:


http://gsmbasics.com.ng/648/whats-the-idea-of-clearing-cache-as-well-as-data-on-android.html

chronique:
Oga, you have caused problems for me o. I went to clear data on WhatsApp and I lost everything. Whatsapp is asking me to register all over again. Sometimes, it's not good to listen to you people.

Oliviaarims:


I can't seem to find that feature in my Camon C9. Been searching for it in futility for so long now. I'm talking about clearing data under apps.

chronique:
Oga, you have caused problems for me o. I went to clear data on whatsapp and I lost everything. Whatsapp is asking me to register all over again. Sometimes, it's not good to listen to you people.

Gsmbasics:
No, sometimes it's good to read thoroughly. Beside why will you want to clear WhatsApp data? I don't understand. It's written clearly that the whole idea of clearing data is to take the app to its earlier state.

gurunlocker:
Lol.... follow the bullshit up there at your own risk, you can clear cache, but clear data at your own risk.

Gsmbasics:
There's a reason for clearing DATA. if an app is malfunctioning you can clear DATA to take it to its default state. It's like clearing Yahoo! app DATA obviously it's going to sign you out first. Then you have to sign in from beginning again just like WhatsApp, you have to input your cell phone number.

chronique:
Oga, you have caused problems for me o. I went to clear data on whatsapp and I lost everything. Whatsapp is asking me to register all over again. Sometimes, it's not good to listen to you people.

chronique:


I guess I didn't read completely... Lol.

Gsmbasics:


http://gsmbasics.com.ng/648/whats-the-idea-of-clearing-cache-as-well-as-data-on-android.html

chronique:
Oga, you have caused problems for me o. I went to clear data on whatsapp and I lost everything. Whatsapp is asking me to register all over again. Sometimes, it's not good to listen to you people.

potent5:

I think the problem is with your not reading and digesting a write up very well before rushing to try out what you thought you've read. Op said and I quote:
"Data also saves things such as account settings, app preferences, and so on.
Various applications, like Youtube, might store offline video data, while some other, such as Maps, may save offline map data. This can use up a LOT more storing space that you were looking for, which is a good idea to clear app data periodically. Basically, getting rid of app data "resets" an application back to the way it would be when it was initially installed."

newheart2:

Pls help out, GPS in my phone always ask for permission to show my location, and no matter how I off it, its keep coming up at the upper left side of the screen. Images below