cached data in apps

[shona001]

I have a 8gb Nexus given to me as a present so I'm not complaining. I have to be careful with my storage, last night I went through the apps and deleted all the cached data and released about half a GB of storage. My question is what does the Cache do? I'm assuming it is just a record of what I've done in each app but when I go back to the apps nothing appears to have changed, the games have kept my highest scores etc, I'm just a bit confused - not an unusual thing. Can anyone tell me what the cache is for please.

 

[anon(847090)]

I have a 8gb Nexus given to me as a present so I'm not complaining. I have to be careful with my storage, last night I went through the apps and deleted all the cached data and released about half a GB of storage. My question is what does the Cache do? I'm assuming it is just a record of what I've done in each app but when I go back to the apps nothing appears to have changed, the games have kept my highest scores etc, I'm just a bit confused - not an unusual thing. Can anyone tell me what the cache is for please.

yes, that's right. cache is regularly used data stored to make the app load quicker later.

here is a good guide to manage storage on 8 Gb Nexus 7. in this guide you will also find details about cache http://forums.androidcentral.com/go...ide-managing-storage-space-8gb-nexus-7-a.html

 

[anon(924308)]

does cache data from deleted apps instantly/eventually get deleted, or is there ghost data lying around from apps you no longer have on your device?