How to Clear the Safari Cache on iPad
If you’ve noticed that your iPad is getting sluggish or is behaving erratically, clearing the cache can help, but you’ll need to clear the cache from any browsers and your apps. Follow these steps to clean up Safari: Depending on how long it’s been since it was done last, it may take a few minutes for the Safari cache to clear. Once it’s complete, you should notice a difference in the responsiveness of your iPad if you were previously having slowdown issues.
How to Clear the Cache in the Chrome Browser on iPad
If you use Chrome on your iPad instead of Safari, follow these steps to clear that browser’s cache:
How to Clear the App Cache on Your iPad
One more thing you can do to clear up some space is to clear the individual app cache for apps that you have installed. You can do that by offloading or deleting apps.
Browsing History: This is the history of all the sites you’ve visited.Cookies, Site Data: This is small bits of information stored in your web browser that helps sites log you in automatically and/or load faster. Cookies may also contain other information about your system and they may reveal your browsing habits to other sites.Cached Images and Files: Cached images and files help sites load faster, but they can take up space and slow down your overall browser performance.Saved Passwords: This includes any usernames or passwords you’ve told your browser to log for you. Be careful and make sure you have all your important passwords stored somewhere else before you clear these so you can get back into those sites later.Autofill Data: This can include names, addresses, credit card numbers, and any other data that you’ve given your browser permission to remember to make filling out forms easier.
Once you’ve made your selections, tap Clear Browsing Data.
Why You Should Clear Your iPad’s Cache Regularly
Your iPad’s browsers and apps store cache data and cookies to make your life more convenient, making faster page-load times and remembering your login information on frequently visited sites.
Offload App: This removes the app from your iPad, but retains the Documents & Data associated with the app. Choosing to Offload App effectively clears the cache. Once you’ve offloaded it, you can reinstall a clean, fresh copy of the app that still has your data.Delete App: This option does what it says it does. It deletes the app and all data associated with the app. You can reinstall the app if you choose, but all data associated with the app will be permanently lost.
However, at times, you may find that your iPad is loading all web pages more slowly or that websites seem outdated or aren’t performing correctly. Clearing your browser’s cache and cookies will speed up your page load and response times, acting as a general system cleanup. If you find that your iPad is running out of storage or that apps are generally not performing well, clearing the in-app cache will free up storage space and improve overall operations. Additionally, some people have privacy and security concerns and don’t want websites and apps to track them. Clearing cookies means advertisers can’t track your interests and serve you personalized ads, protecting your privacy. However, you may miss the convenience of websites remembering your passwords and login information via cookies, so be sure to remember this important information before clearing your cookies.
