Alright, clearing the cache on iPhones…can we just admit it’s not as straightforward as it should be? @sonhadordobosque nailed the basic ways to get it sorted, but those methods might not cut it for everyone. So, here’s another angle you might consider:
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Check for iOS Updates:
- Sometimes, all those slowdowns and crashes are due to bugs that Apple addresses in newer iOS updates.
- Head to Settings > General > Software Update to see if you missed any.
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Remove Unused Apps:
- Instead of just offloading apps, consider fully deleting any apps you haven’t used in a while. Sometimes they might leave behind cached data that just sits there, bloating your storage.
- Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage to review and delete them.
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Free Up Space:
- If your iPhone is near its storage limit, it will slow down. Delete photos, videos, or files you no longer need or move them to cloud storage.
- Use the ‘Optimize Storage’ option for Photos (Settings > Photos > Optimize iPhone Storage).
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Clear RAM:
- Doesn’t exactly clear the cache, but can boost performance. For iPhone models with Face ID: swipe up, hold and then swipe up again to close all apps. For models with a Home button: press and hold the power button until you see the slide to power off, then hold the home button until the screen flashes, indicating memory clearing.
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Use an iPhone Cleaner App:
- There are apps designed to clean up junk files. Be cautious though, ensure you use a reputable app to avoid any privacy issues.
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Check Battery Health:
- Go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health. Poor battery health can slow down your iPhone due to power management.
And, if you still feel your iPhone needs a spring cleaning and you need all these steps compiled conveniently, check out this guide on clearing cache on iPhone.
Hope you get your iPhone speed back!
