OK then. Who regularly clears cache on all their apps?

[Aquila]

I've personally never cleared more than one or two apps at a time, and that's when they're severely misbehaving. If something is causing an urge to go through all of them, something else is majorly wrong and as Golfdriver said, there are more efficient ways to do that. I'd shy away from "solutions" like this and attempt to actually troubleshoot the real root causes.

 

[sauce_a_poutine]

Who regularly clears cache on all their apps?

I do.

I have been advised this is de rigueur to offset issues

The wording is strong, but yes, It is very likely that keeping your system "clean" will help avoid many of the troubles certain people have to face.

Is there a weakness in Android that requires this constant manual intervention?

Officially, no. That said, certain apps may misbehave, and keeping things tiddy is a good way to make sure that no app misbehaviour can bring your system down. As some would say; better safe than sorry.

Do you really spend the time to go through every one?

Is there an app for this, like with Windows software?

"SebasCvdB" has the answer to this:

Go to Storage on the phone and one of the options is cached data... click on it... boom it will clear all caches..

It is, indeed, the fastest and most efficient way to do a cache clear. Killing apps that are running needlessly also alleviates potential problems and saves power.

 

[TroyBoy30]

should you have to do this?

 

[anon8380037]

I do.



The wording is strong, but yes, It is very likely that keeping your system "clean" will help avoid many of the troubles certain people have to face.



Officially, no. That said, certain apps may misbehave, and keeping things tiddy is a good way to make sure that no app misbehaviour can bring your system down. As some would say; better safe than sorry.



"SebasCvdB" has the answer to this:



It is, indeed, the fastest and most efficient way to do a cache clear. Killing apps that are running needlessly also alleviates potential problems and saves power.

'Security policy restricts clearing of this app's cache'.

As I put later without quoting, the Storage route would be the best way but for me at the moment it doesn't work, as I get the message above.

Not an issue for me, I could'nt see a quick solution in Security and I will leave it alone for now. This happened before and after I cleared via Recovery Mode.

I'm clearer on it now.

Didn't know you could select Cached Data in Storage; and never heard of Recovery Mode.
Oh and Clean Master which I haven't tried, but that's adding an app that may not be necessary unless you are in trouble.

It all helps for the future.

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[anon8380037]

should you have to do this?

That was the gist of my question.

I think overall no, but it will help the system to tidy up regularly, via the simple Cached Data in Storage if it works on yours. It helps more when apps close unexpectedly or misbehave. I'm a novice and some swear by it. At least it's not necessary to go through each app one at a time.

Please read the other postings though and judge for yourself.

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[VDub2174]

I only do it if there's a problem with the app.

 

[xchange]

I clear app cache about once a week. I only clear the dalvik cache through recovery when an OS update is available.

 

[Kevin OQuinn]

The only time I ever clear cache is when flashing a ROM. I don't think I've ever had app issues that weren't fixed with a reboot.

 

[anon8380037]

I clear app cache about once a week. I only clear the dalvik cache through recovery when an OS update is available.

Dalvik cache?

On second thoughts I don't want to know. Too much info for me at this point.

Thanks for the post.

 

[zkSharks]

As UJ95, Golfdriver, VDub, and Kevin all pretty much said... I clear cache on an app if it's running slowly or behaving strangely. I clear the system cache whenever I'm looking to ensure things are 'cleaned up' on the phone, for instance with system updates or ROM flashes.

I still advise clearing the system cache to people I know with devices that may see more benefit from it (for example, a friend with a Razr MAXX does it monthly to keep the phone running well). Other than that, it's been a while since I've felt the need to do it to speed up my devices... speaking primarily about the One and Nexus 4/5.

 

[anon8380037]

As UJ95, Golfdriver, VDub, and Kevin all pretty much said... I clear cache on an app if it's running slowly or behaving strangely. I clear the system cache whenever I'm looking to ensure things are 'cleaned up' on the phone, for instance with system updates or ROM flashes.

I still advise clearing the system cache to people I know with devices that may see more benefit from it (for example, a friend with a Razr MAXX does it monthly to keep the phone running well). Other than that, it's been a while since I've felt the need to do it to speed up my devices... speaking primarily about the One and Nexus 4/5.

Thanks.

After discovering yesterday about Recovery Mode and Clearing Cache via Storage; I have two more terms today I don't know. As an earlier poster also mentioned, people like to flash ROM's. (not an arrestable offence?)

In another thread on a locked out pin there was Samsung or Android Device Manager.
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UPDATE: OK ADM is a Google based app for wiping or finding lost phones. Samsung, Lookout and others do it too I think.
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The more I ask about Android, the more questions I have.

I had a GS2 for 18 months but the screen was too small.

I'll ask around when I'm ready for more


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[Golfdriver97]

Thanks.

After discovering yesterday about Recovery Mode and Clearing Cache via Storage; I have two more terms today I don't know. As an earlier poster also mentioned, people like to flash ROMs. (not an arrestable offence?)

In another thread on a locked out pin there was Samsung or Android Device Manager.
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UPDATE: OK ADM is a Google based app for wiping or finding lost phones. Samsung, Lookout and others do it too I think.
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The more I ask about Android, the more questions I have.

I had a GS2 for 18 months but the screen was too small.

I'll ask around when I'm ready for more


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A good analogy would be a phone is like a limo. The physical car is the device itself, the ROM would be like the engine, and there is something called a launcher which would be like the limo driver.
The ROM is the equivalent of say a gaming console and the games. It is a version of Android that the phone can read. There are compatibility guidelines, but roughly that is what it is like.

 

[anon8380037]

A good analogy would be a phone is like a limo. The physical car is the device itself, the ROM would be like the engine, and there is something called a launcher which would be like the limo driver.
The ROM is the equivalent of say a gaming console and the games. It is a version of Android that the phone can read. There are compatibility guidelines, but roughly that is what it is like.

So what is flashing a Read Only Memory (?).

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[Golfdriver97]

So what is flashing a Read Only Memory (?).

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In a short answer, changing the OS of your device. Similar to taking a computer and changing it from Windows to iOS. Both are operating systems. Flashing is the act of installing.

 

[Deke218]

I clear the system cache and dalvik cache about once every 2 months just for the heck of it. I don't use custom roms but find a good enema will help the device function better.

 

[anon8380037]

In a short answer, changing the OS of your device. Similar to taking a computer and changing it from Windows to iOS. Both are operating systems. Flashing is the act of installing.

Thanks. Changing the OS. Too scary for me. I guess there are custom Android systems out there for those in the know. Or more like putting Linux on an old pc (something I have been meaning to do, already burnt a CD)

I think I get it, but more for those techies in the know than simple housekeeping; though it was only mentioned as another time you would clear the cache.

So I can cross that ROM flashing off my need to know list, thanks.

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[anon8380037]

I clear the system cache and dalvik cache about once every 2 months just for the heck of it. I don't use custom roms but find a good enema will help the device function better.

Deke - What you and Dalvik do in the privacy of your own home to clear your heads is not something I want to know


I know what you mean generally. Every 2 months roughly. I will Google a Dalvik cache.

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[anon8380037]

To those new and interested in the results of this query:-

PLEASE READ THE EARLY REPLIES, as I think there is helpful stuff to learn and will help put your mind at rest.

As with any thread it can go a little off topic.

I WOULD LIKE others to learn what I have learned.

Basically don?t sweat it, but use the method/s described to clear your engine, so to speak.

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[zkSharks]

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[shastrich2005]

I have been advised this is de rigeur to offset issues I and others have come across; and that everyone does it!

Do any or all phone manufacturers, networks or stores advise this on purchase?

Is there a weakness in Android that requires this constant manual intervention?

Many have 100+ apps installed.
Do you really spend the time to go through every one?

Is there an app for this, like with Windows software?


I will let this thread run on its own.

Thanks. AKA - 'Disillusioned Again'.

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I only do it when an app isn't working properly or app crashes. Other than that, I use the end task feature.

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