Open your browser and in your search bar, use the search string "how to clear cache _____" and fill in the blank with the name of your browser and/or device (eg., Google and Android, or Safari and iMac). It might help to include the version number, although usually by the time you get this far, your search engine will provide options in that category.
If you get stuck, send an email to support@welltrainedmind.com and we will help you out, as we can.
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Here is some information we have used in the past to help customers, however, the internet search (above) will get you the exact information.
The most accurate way to learn how to clear your cache is to find the instructions from your device's manufacturer. You can also find your browser below and follow the instructions to clear your cache. Or, maybe even better, ask the question of the manufacturer of your device and its software.
Mobile Browsers
Android
The steps to clear your cache, cookies, and history may differ depending on the model of your Android device and your preferred browser. However, you should be able to clear your cache and data from your application management settings menu:
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Go to and choose or .
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Swipe to the tab.
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In the list of installed apps, find and tap your web browser. Tap and then .
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Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.
Chrome for Android
- Tap .
- Tap .
- From the "Time Range" drop-down menu, select .
- Check and .
- Tap .
- Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.
Safari for iOS
- Open your Settings app.
- Tap .
- Tap and confirm.
- Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.
Chrome for iOS
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Tap .
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Tap .
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Tap .
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Choose the data type you want to clear.
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Tap .
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Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.
Desktop Browsers
Chrome
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Copy/paste this string in the browser bar: chrome://settings/clearBrowserData
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At the top of the "Clear browsing data" window, click .
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Select the following:
From the "Time range" drop-down menu, you can choose the period of time for which you want to clear cached information. To clear your entire cache, select .
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Click .
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Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.
Firefox
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From the menu, select . If the menu bar is hidden, press
Alt
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From the drop-down menu, select the desired range; to clear your entire cache, select .
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Next to "Details", click the down arrow to choose which elements of the history to clear; to clear your entire cache, select all items.
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Click .
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Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.
Microsoft Edge
- In the top right, click the Hub icon (looks like star with three horizontal lines).
- Click the History icon (looks like a clock), and then select .
- Select , then , and then . Click .
- After the "All Clear!" message appears, exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.
Note: On January 12, 2016, Microsoft ended support for Internet Explorer versions prior to version 11. UITS strongly recommends that you upgrade to a new operating system if your current system does not support Internet Explorer 11.
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Select .
If the menu bar is hidden, press
Alt
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Deselect , and select:
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or
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or
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Click . You will see a confirmation at the bottom of the window when the process is complete.
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Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.
- From the menu, select , then , and then .
- In the dialog box that opens, from the "Obliterate the following items from:" drop-down menu, select .
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Select the following:
- Click .
- Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.
- From the menu, select or .
- Select the desired time range, and then click .
- Go to
Command-Q
to exit the browser completely. or press