Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 edge - Clear App Cache
Here's how to clear cached data if your Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 edge runs slowly, crashes or resets, or apps freeze.
Follow the steps below to clear temporary files and free up storage on your device without losing info.
Clear Individual App Cache
- From a Home screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
- Navigate:Settings
>
Apps. - Ensure All apps is selected (upper-left).If necessary, tap theDropdown icon
(upper-right) then select
All apps. - Locate then select the appropriate app.If system apps aren't visible, tap theMenu icon
(upper-right) >
Show system apps. - TapStorage.
- TapCLEAR CACHE.This option may not be available for some apps.
Clear All Cached Data
- From a Home screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
- Navigate:Settings
>
Device maintenance>Storage(lower-right). - TapCLEAN NOW.