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Clearing Android app data and cache


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To clear the cache and data from an Android app:

  1. Press your device's Home button.
  2. Press your device's Menu button.
  3. Tap Settings.
  4. Tap Application Manager.
  5. Scroll to find the app you want to clean up, then tap the app icon.
  6. Tap Force Stop.
  7. Tap Clear Data.
  8. Tap Clear Cache.

Note: Clearing the app cache and data will remove any custom options and settings.



Last updated: May 06, 2013
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