How to clear cache on Samsung Galaxy M20

The Samsung Galaxy M20 is an ideal choice for those seeking a pocket-friendly smartphone with good hardware specs and software support. Currently, this smartphone runs on Android Oreo Operating system and probably, it should receive Android Pie update soon. Irrespective of the Android version, our phone tends to accumulate heaps of cache files that can eventually kill the performance of your phone. In this tutorial, we’ll help you clear/delete cache on Samsung Galaxy M20 for better performance, stability and to fix multiple bugs.

When it comes to troubleshooting performance and bugs, there are some cleaning actions that we can perform. If one has been using his/her phone for a long time, clearing the entire cache or factory reset is the most recommended actions. Basically, cache files (or data) are induced by the applications that we have installed on our phone. These files are used by the applications for the prefetching purpose, so data can be served quick to users.

However, after a certain time, this data expires and turns to junk files. Thus, the cache data keeps on growing over time and eventually, it may (most of the time), affects the overall performance and stability. In order to clear the cache on Samsung Galaxy M20, we can do to things. Either, we could clear cache associated with individual apps or clear the entire cache partition.

The Android OS uses different partitions to store different files. For cache related content, it has a separate cache partition. That allows users to wipe entire cache data at once without harming any other file or app stored on the phone. Due to excessive cache data, there can be different problems like low performance, stability, app crashes, unwanted boot loops and in worse cases, the Android OS may get malfunctioned.

That’s what makes so important to delete data. We should always keep tabs on our usage. There are many apps that can create heaps of cache files within a small span of time. Apps like Facebook, Instagram, etc., can generate a huge amount of cache data. While testing this thing, we figure that Reddit app, that looks very simple and minimal, can create up to 400 MB cache data within in just two weeks with normal use (no addiction).

This is just an example, if you’re too frequent in using social apps, you should clear the corresponding data regularly. Or else, sooner or later, you would face the low-space and performance related problems on your phone. During this tutorial, we’ll cover both; how to get rid of cache files associated with individual apps and entire cache partition on Samsung Galaxy M20. You would be wondering which one to choose; the answer is pretty simple.

If the problem that you’re facing, somewhat revolves around a certain app (or apps), then you should first try to clear the cache of that particular app. Through this action, you can sort problems like app crashes, battery drain, unusual behavior, and similar ones. And when you figure that overall performance is sinking down, then clearing the entire cache data is helpful.

We hope that so far things are clear to you. Though clearing cache won’t delete your apps or files stored on your phone, still there’s one thing that you should know. This action will remove data like login details, game/app progress, and similar data. You should consider this thing before stepping ahead. That’s all about cache data, and now we shall proceed further and learn how to clear the cache on Samsung Galaxy M20 smartphone.

How to clear app cache on Samsung Galaxy M20

1. Open ‘Settings’ menu.
2. Now, scroll Down and tap on Apps-> Apps list.
3. Under the list of apps, tap on the App, to clear its cache.
4. Then, tap on Storage.
5. Now, tap on CLEAR CACHE.

That’s a way to clear the cache of individual apps on Samsung Galaxy M20. This action will wipe every file that has been accumulated by an application. That helps to fix many problems like app crashes, abnormal behavior, fast battery consumption, and so on. If you’re facing problems related to a certain app (or apps), you can try clearing the cache files.

You must know that this action removes data like login details, progress, settings, in simple words, it will reset the application. If you feel that your apps are freeze while using them, use this method to make things correct for you. Along with that, you could also tap on ‘CLEAR DATA’, that will help you fix most of the bugs related to an application.

Now, if you observe that the problems are frequent around the entire interface, then you can choose to wipe the entire cache partition. This action will free some good amount of internal storage on your phone while calibrating performance and stability. For that purpose, we’ll use the recovery mode. If you don’t want to use this mode, you can proceed to the Storage section in your phone.

There you’ll see a button ‘Clear Now’, just tap on it. This removes junk and cache files automatically from your phone. However, for deeply clean, we recommend you to use the recovery mode.

How to wipe cache partition on Samsung Galaxy M20

The recovery mode is no different than a maintenance mode. It allows users to perform a factory reset, wipe cache partition, Nandroid backups and many more. To get more out of this mode, a custom recovery like TWRP is highly recommended. To access this mode, there’s a certain pattern that you got to follow and press the hardware keys.

Before we proceed further, there’s one thing that you should keep in your mind while using this mode. The recovery mode has sufficient privileges that can wipe the entire internal memory instantly. Therefore, you shouldn’t indulge using this mode carelessly.

Now, follow the below steps to wipe cache partition on your Galaxy M20 smartphone:

1. Turn OFF your phone using the power button.
2. Now, enter the recovery mode on Galaxy M20.
3. Under the recovery mode, select ‘Wipe cache partition’.
4. Give your confirmation and perform this action.
5. Exit the recovery mode once this action is completed.

Thereafter, your phone would reboot and take you to the home screen soon. Now, thoroughly observe your phone and you would find the calibrated performance and stability. This should have fixed most of the bugs and problems on your phone.

That ends our guide here that explains different methods to delete cache on Samsung Galaxy M20 smartphone. This action will remove most of the bugs on your phone. If you’re more problems on this phone, then must visit our troubleshooting guide for Samsung Galaxy M20. This guide shall help you fix most of the bugs that could happen on this smartphone. If there’s anything left, do let us know.