Android phones rarely slow down overnight. Performance usually erodes in small, frustrating steps as apps pile up temporary files, browsers hoard old images, and the system juggles more cached data ...

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This can happen when too much storage space is taken up, and it happens with Android like any other device. There's an easy way to fix this problem by clearing the cache from your Android apps and web ...

Clearing the cache on your Android phone is a good idea from time to time as it may help speed up your device and also give you some additional storage space. This comprehensive guide will provide you ...

There’s nothing worse than your phone running slowly, apps crashing or freezing, or pages failing to load in your web browser. Did you realize that the problem could be caused by your phone’s cache?

Your Android phone is probably hoarding a ton of useless data from every website you've ever visited. Sure, some of it is useful, like keeping you logged into your ...

YouTube could slow down sometimes without you knowing because of the website and app caches. If this is enough to bother you, then you might want to clear them on your phone or desktop right away.

Zach was an Author at Android Police from January 2022 to June 2025. He specialized in Chromebooks, Android smartphones, Android apps, smart home devices, and Android services. Zach loves unique and ...