How do I clear my web browsers cache

The device you are browsing the web on stores copies of recently accessed files in a cache. Often when a change is made to a website such as replacing an image or adjustments to a page the web browser will not immediately refresh to show the new version.

Quick tip cache clear

• In most computer-based web browsers, to open menus used to clear your cache, cookies, and history, press Ctrl-Shift-Delete (Windows) or Command-Shift-Delete (Mac). If this doesn’t work, follow the appropriate instructions below.
• If you don’t see instructions below for your specific version or browser then Google Search “clear cache galaxy s7” (replace galaxy s7 with your device) and you should find plenty of step guides.

Quick find cache clearing instructions:

• Mobile browsers
  • Android
  • Chrome for Android
  • Safari (Apple iOS)
  • Chrome for iOS
• Desktop browsers
  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Internet Explorer 9 and higher
  • Opera
  • Safari (Mac OS X)

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Mobile and tablet web browsers

Android (Samsung, HTC, Nexus etc)

Steps to clear your cache may differ depending on which device and browser you use. Usually you should be able to clear your cache and data from your application management settings menu:

1. Go to Settings and choose Apps or Application Manager.
2. Find and tap the icon for your web browser.
3. Tap Clear Data and then Clear Cache.
4. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

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Chrome for Android

1. Touch Chrome menu > Settings.
2. Touch (Advanced) Privacy.
3. Touch Clear browsing data.
4. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

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Safari (Apple iOS)

Note: The following steps apply to the newest version of Mobile Safari for iOS. If you need instructions for older versions, you might find them in Apple Support’s Safari web settings on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

1. Open your Settings app.
2. Tap Safari.
3. Tap Clear History and Website Data and confirm.
4. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

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Chrome for iOS

1. Touch Chrome menu > Settings.
2. Touch Privacy.
3. Choose the data type you want to clear.
4. Touch Clear.
5. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

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Desktop browsers

Chrome

1. In the browser bar, enter:

     chrome://settings/clearBrowserData

2. Select the following:
   • Browsing history
   • Download history
   • Cookies and other site and plug-in data
   • Cached images and files

   From the Obliterate the following items from: drop-down menu, you can choose the period of time for which you want to clear cached information. To clear your entire cache, select the beginning of time.

3. Click Clear browsing data.
4. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

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Firefox

1. From the History menu, select Clear Recent History.If the menu bar is hidden, press Alt to make it visible.
2. From the Time range to clear: drop-down menu, select the desired range; to clear your entire cache, select Everything.
3. Next to “Details”, click the down arrow to choose which elements of the history to clear; to clear your entire cache, select all items.
4. Click Clear Now.
5. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

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Microsoft Edge

1. In the top right, click the Hub icon (looks like three horizontal lines).
2. Click the History icon, and then select Clear all history.
3. Select Browsing history, then Cookies and saved website data, and then Cached data and files. Click Clear.
4. After the “All Clear!” message appears, exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

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Internet Explorer 9 and higher

Note: As of January 12, 2016, Microsoft has ended support for Internet Explorer versions prior to version 11, unless you are running Windows Vista SP2 or certain versions of Windows Server; for a complete list of exceptions, see Microsoft Support Lifecycle. It is highly recommended that you upgrade to a new operating system or stop using Internet Explorer!

1. Select Tools (via the Gear Icon) > Safety > Delete browsing history….If the menu bar is hidden, press Alt to make it visible.
2. Deselect Preserve Favorites website data, and select:
   • Temporary Internet files or Temporary Internet files and website files
   • Cookies or Cookies and website data
   • History
3. Click Delete. You will see a confirmation at the bottom of the window when the process is complete.
4. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

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Opera

1. From the Opera menu, select Settings, and then Delete Private Data….
2. In the dialog box that opens, select the items you want to clear, and then click Delete.
3. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

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Safari

Safari 8

1. From the Safari menu, select Clear History and Website Data….
2. Select the desired time range, and then click Clear History.
3. Go to Safari > Quit Safari or press Command-Q to exit the browser completely.

Safari 7 and below

1. From the Safari menu, select Reset Safari….
2. Select the items you want to reset, and then click Reset. As of Safari 5.1, Remove all website dataincludes both cookies and cache.
3. Go to Safari > Quit Safari or press Command-Q to exit the browser completely.

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Remember, if you can’t find a guide for your device: Google it!