wipe cache partition - How to clear the Android cache

If your smartphone responds slowly or crashes often, clearing the cache usually helps. You can find out how it all works and how you do it in this practical tip.

Android: What does "wipe cache partition" do during a hard reset?

In order to be able to store data quickly, Android stores them in a cache partition. If your smartphone has recently slowed down or is responding incorrectly, it is usually helpful to empty this cache partition.

• First shutdown your Android device and boot into recovery mode. This can be done, for example, with a key combination (Home + Lauter + Power at Samsung) or via ADB with the adb reboot recovery command.
• Now navigate with the volume buttons on your smartphone to " wipe cache partition " and confirm with the power button. If you have installed a custom recovery, the way works differently: With TWRP, for example, just tap on "Wipe" and select the cache partition.
• All photos, personal or in-app data remain saved during the process. Only temporary data will be deleted.

Android: Clear app cache

If a certain app keeps crashing, it could be due to incorrect data in the app cache.

• All you have to do is switch to the settings and search for the app under the "Apps" menu item.
• Then tap on this and select "Clear cache".
• This also does not delete stored data, such as a user name or password.

In the next practical tip, you will learn how to root your Android smartphone.