Over time, cached data can accumulate on your Google Pixel phone, causing slower performance, app crashes, or unexpected errors. Clearing the cache regularly helps keep your device running smoothly without affecting your personal files.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to clear cache on Google Pixel phones, including system cache, app cache, and browser cache, with precise steps for Android 12, 13, and 14.
Cache is temporary storage that apps and the system use to speed up operations. Examples include:
App images and icons
Browser files like cookies and scripts
System data used for quick access
✅ Benefits of clearing cache:
Frees up storage space
Improves app performance
Fixes minor glitches
Resolves battery drain issues in some cases
💡 Note: Clearing cache does not delete personal files, photos, or app data.
Sometimes only specific apps are slow or malfunctioning. Clearing their cache fixes the issue without affecting the rest of the phone.
Open Settings → Apps → See all apps.
Select the app you want to fix.
Tap Storage & cache → Clear cache.
✅ Examples: Clear cache for apps like YouTube, Instagram, or Gmail if they’re lagging.
You can also clear cached data for all apps in one place:
Open Settings → Storage.
Tap Other apps or App storage (depending on Android version).
Tap each app → Clear cache.
💡 Tip: Some Android versions show Cached data directly under Storage. Tap it to clear cache for all apps at once.
Browser cache can slow down web browsing or prevent pages from loading correctly.
Open Chrome app.
Tap Three-dot menu → History → Clear browsing data.
Select Time range → All time.
Check Cached images and files (and optionally Cookies).
Tap Clear data.
✅ This ensures smoother browsing and prevents login or display errors.
Android Pixel phones store temporary system data in a cache partition. Clearing it can resolve system-wide issues without affecting personal files.
Turn off your Pixel.
Press and hold Power + Volume Down until the bootloader screen appears.
Use Volume buttons to navigate → select Recovery mode → press Power.
When the Android robot appears, press Power + Volume Up simultaneously.
Navigate using Volume buttons → Wipe cache partition → Power.
Confirm Yes.
After it completes, select Reboot system now.
✅ Caution: Do not select Wipe data/factory reset — it will erase your personal data.
Google Play Services can accumulate cache and cause battery drain or app issues.
Go to Settings → Apps → See all apps → Google Play Services.
Tap Storage & cache → Clear cache.
💡 Tip: Avoid clearing Storage unless troubleshooting advanced issues, as it may reset settings.
Android automatically manages cache in the background. To keep your Pixel optimized:
Open Settings → Storage → Manage storage → Smart Storage (if available).
Turn ON Automatically remove backed-up photos & videos.
Enable Remove temporary files automatically (varies by Android version).
✅ This reduces manual cache clearing over time.
Apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, or Telegram often cache media that slows down the app.
Open Settings → Apps → WhatsApp → Storage & cache.
Tap Clear cache.
✅ Media files stay in the chat but temporary thumbnails are cleared, improving performance.
Problem: Apps crashing or freezing.
Solution: Clear cache of that specific app.
Problem: Browser not loading pages properly.
Solution: Clear Chrome cache (or your default browser).
Problem: Battery draining fast.
Solution: Clear cache for Google Play Services and heavy apps.
💡 Tip: Restart the phone after clearing cache to let Android rebuild essential temporary files.
Clear cache monthly or when apps slow down.
Avoid third-party “cache cleaner” apps — they often use more battery and ads.
Keep your system and apps updated: Settings → System → System update.
✅ Regular cache management keeps your Pixel fast, responsive, and free from minor glitches.
Clearing cache on Google Pixel phones is simple yet highly effective for maintaining smooth performance.
By clearing individual app cache, browser cache, Google Play Services cache, and system cache partition, you can fix slow apps, free up storage, and prevent glitches — all without deleting personal data.
Combine this with automatic storage management and regular software updates, and your Pixel will stay fast, clean, and optimized for daily use.
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