In this quick guide, we will show you how to clear the cache on your Galaxy Note 8 so that you can fix potential problems. Here you can find out if you want to clear the cache of an app or the system cache for your phone. These steps can also help you free up space or give your phone a fresh start after the last update to Android 8.0 Oreo.
Unlike a factory data reset, wiping the cache partition will not delete any personal data on the Note 8. Instead, this action deletes temporary files in the phone’s storage and memory. First, we’ll quickly show you how to clean both in our video below. Otherwise, keep reading for step-by-step instructions with screenshots to help you along the way.
This video is from the Galaxy S8, but the same steps apply to the Galaxy Note 8.
Before you begin, you’re probably wondering what “cache” is. When you open or use apps, they store files, data or information for later use. That way, the phone or app will be faster the next time you use it. For example, when you load Facebook, it caches many apps, including autoplay videos or your feed, so everything is faster when browsing content. Games cache data and almost every app caches at least some information.
Sometimes this cached information takes up a lot of space and can even cause apps to malfunction. The same process happens during software updates, only on a larger scale. So clearing the system cache is an essential step in most of the guides on how to fix problems with your phone. It cleans leftovers from apps or updates and gives your phone a fresh start. Here’s how to do it.
How to Clear System Cache on Galaxy Note 8
After waiting for about a minute you will see something similar to our picture above. This is the Android recovery menu on the Galaxy Note 8. Now do this:
As long as the phone is off and you hold down the three buttons at the same time, everything should be fine until you see the blue screen. Be very careful with this menu though and make sure you don’t accidentally delete the data/factory data reset. Since this will wipe your entire phone and everything on it. Just clear the “cache partition” and only.
How to Clear App Cache on Galaxy Note 8
Another common step is to clear the cache of apps on your phone. This fixes a malfunctioning app or frees up space when something like Instagram or Facebook starts using too much space after months of use. Each application temporarily stores information. And gradually, this cache starts to accumulate and you may run out of space on your phone. Here’s how to clear each app’s own cache.
Tap on clear cache and you are ready. Do not click on clear data or it will delete content from your apps. This includes app logins, settings, and preferences. And while that won’t cause any problems, redoing everything is frustrating. So you should only clear the cache in this settings menu.
When you clear the cache of apps like Facebook or Instagram, you will get a lot of space on your phone. This is because they temporarily hold a lot of information, including videos. Many apps and games also have tons of data. Clear the cache from any apps that are not working properly and try again.
When Should You Clear the Cache?
So when should you clear an app’s cache or your Note 8 cache? Usually never. And while it might help after a major update like the Galaxy Android 8.0 Oreo update, you still don’t need it. However, if an app starts to misbehave or “feel” slow and laggy, this is a good place to start. Or uninstall and reinstall the app.
Otherwise, use these steps to help you through our list of common Galaxy Note 8 problems or fix Galaxy Note 8 battery life issues. Leave a comment below for any questions or concerns.
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