The social network Odnoklassniki is one of the most popular applications on users' smartphones, but over time it tends to accumulate a huge amount of temporary files. If you are the owner of the device Samsung Galaxy, you may have noticed that the phone is starting to work slower, and the free memory space is rapidly decreasing. This is because the app stores cached images, videos, and session data to load the news feed faster.
Regular cleaning not only returns precious gigabytes of free space, but also solves many software errors, such as the feed freezing or incorrect display of photos. In this article, we will analyze in detail all the available methods for clearing an application on the shell One UI, from simple actions in the settings to a deep data reset.
It is important to understand the difference between deleting the application itself and clearing its internal data. Complete removal of a app does not always solve the problem if system files remain in memory, so we will focus on proper management of the storage of specific software.
Clearing cache and data through system settings
The most reliable and safe way to free up space is to use the built-in Android application manager. On smartphones Samsung this process is simplified as much as possible thanks to an intuitive interface One UI. You do not need to download third-party software, since the system provides all the necessary tools for memory management.
First, you need to find the application icon in the general list or on the desktop. Click on the icon Odnoklassniki and hold your finger for a few seconds until a pop-up menu appears. In the list that appears, select the item About the application, which is indicated by the symbol of the letter “i” in a circle. This action will redirect you to the detailed information page about the app.
On the application information screen you will see a section Memory or Storage. By clicking on it, the system will display detailed statistics on space usage. Here you will see two main buttons: Clear cache and Delete data. The first operation is safe and deletes only temporary files, the second will reset the application to its original installation state.
⚠️ Please note: Clicking the “Delete Data” button will log you out of your account. You will need to re-enter your username and password to log into the social network.
If your goal is simply to free up space without losing settings, use only clearing the cache. However, if the application is not working correctly, a complete data reset may be the only effective solution to the problem. After completing the actions, the system will automatically recalculate the free space.
☑️ Check before cleaning
Using the built-in optimizer Samsung Device Care
The company Samsung has implemented a powerful system maintenance tool in its devices, known as Device Care or "Device Maintenance" This comprehensive tool lets you manage memory, battery, and security in one interface, automatically identifying resource-consuming apps.
To use this feature, open Settings your smartphone and scroll down to Device maintenance. In the menu that opens, select section Memory. The system will conduct a quick analysis and show a list of applications that take up the most space. Find OK.ru or "Odnoklassniki" in the list.
By clicking on the name of the social network, you will be taken to the memory management menu for a specific application, similar to what is described in the previous one section. The advantage of using Device Care is the possibility of batch cleaning. You can select several heavy applications at once and clear their cache with one click Clear now.
Run the “Optimize Now” function in the main Device Care menu - this will automatically close background processes and clear the cache of all applications, including Odnoklassniki, in safe mode.
In addition, in this section you can configure automatic cleaning up unused applications. If you rarely log into a social network, the system may suggest deleting it or temporarily freezing it so that it does not take up RAM in the background.
| Action | Impact on data | Login requirement | Recommended frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearing cache | Deletes temporary files | Not required | Once a week |
| Stopping the application | Closes background processes | Not required | When frozen |
| Delete data | Reset settings and exit | Required | In case of errors |
| Delete applications | Complete removal of the app | Required | If unnecessary |
Manual clearing of history and downloads within the application
In addition to the system cache, the application itself Odnoklassniki stores browsing history, downloaded media files and draft messages in internal folders. This data is not always deleted during standard cache clearing and can take up a significant amount of memory on your Samsung.
Open the application and go to the More section or click on the profile icon. In the settings menu, find the item History or My data. Here you can manually delete your video and photo viewing history. It is also worth checking the section Downloadsif you saved music or pictures for offline viewing.
To delete saved files, you can use the built-in file manager My Files, which is preinstalled on all Samsung phones. Go to folder Android → data → ru.ok.android → files. Cached media files may be stored here, which can be safely deleted manually if standard methods do not help.
Where are hidden files stored?
Hidden files are often located in the .ok folder or in the Download directory inside the internal memory. Use the file manager and turn on the display of hidden files in the viewing settings to find them.
Checking these sections regularly helps keep not only the application clean, but also the overall structure of the phone's file system. This is especially true for models with a small amount of built-in memory, where every megabyte counts.
Removing and reinstalling the application
Sometimes accumulated errors and fragmented files lead to the fact that even completely clearing the data does not solve the problem of slowdowns or crashes. In such cases, a radical but effective solution is to completely remove the application and then install the latest version from the store Google Play or Galaxy Store.
Press and hold the application icon on the desktop, then select the option Delete. Confirm the action in the dialog box that appears. After this, it is recommended to restart the smartphone so that the system completely clears the remnants of temporary files associated with the deleted software.
Go to the application store and find Odnoklassniki. Download and install the latest version. When you first launch the application, it will create new, clean configuration files, which often eliminates software conflicts. Don't forget to remember your login credentials in advance.
⚠️ Attention: Before deleting, make sure you remember the password for your account, otherwise you may lose access to your page forever.
This method ensures that you get rid of all possible “junk” files that may have accumulated over the course of years of using the application. A fresh installation will also ensure compatibility with the current version of the operating system Android.
Using third-party cleaning utilities
Although built-in tools Samsung usually sufficient; some users prefer to use specialized utilities for deeper cleaning. apps such as CCleaner or Clean Mastercan find residual files that the standard system manager misses.
When using third-party software, it is important to be careful and give applications only the necessary permissions. Avoid apps that promise to “speed up your phone 10 times” - they themselves are often a source of advertising and unnecessary load on the processor. Choose proven solutions with high ratings in the application store.
Run the selected utility and select the garbage scanning mode. The app will analyze the memory and offer to delete the cache of social networks, including ru.ok.android. You can selectively check off only those items that relate to Odnoklassniki, so as not to affect the important data of other apps.
Samsung’s built-in tools work more stable and safer than third-party “cleaners”, which often contain advertising and can slow down the system.
After cleaning with a third-party utility, it is recommended to check the amount of free memory again through the system settings. If the result is satisfactory, you can remove the utility itself so that it does not work in the background and does not waste battery resources.
Preventing memory pollution in the future
In order not to return to the issue of cleaning every few days, it is worth changing some habits of using the social network. Disable automatic saving of photos and videos to your phone gallery. This can be done in the settings of the Odnoklassniki application itself in the section General.
It is also recommended to limit the background activity of the application. In your phone settings, go to Applications → Odnoklassniki → Battery and select mode Optimized or Limited. This will prevent news from constantly loading in the background when you are not using the phone.
Regularly view subscriptions and groups. The more content your feed loads, the more cache it accumulates. Unsubscribing from irrelevant sources of information will reduce the load on the device's memory and processor.
⚠️ Attention: The settings interface may vary slightly depending on the version of Android and the One UI shell. If you do not find the specified item, use the search by settings.
Following these simple rules will allow your Samsung Galaxy to work quickly and stably for a long time. Prevention is always more effective than dealing with the consequences of full memory.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Will my correspondence be deleted when clearing the cache?
No, clearing the cache affects only temporary files (pictures, thumbnails) necessary for fast loading. All your correspondence, friends and account settings will remain completely safe.
Why did the space become free after cleaning, but an hour later it is occupied again?
The application automatically downloads new photos and videos from the news feed, creating a new cache. This is normal behavior of a social network. To solve the problem, limit background data transfer.
Is it possible to transfer Odnoklassniki to an SD memory card?
On modern versions of Android and the One UI shell, the ability to transfer applications to an SD card is often blocked by system developers or the application itself. Check the “Storage” item in the application settings - if there is no “Change” button, the transfer is impossible.
Is it safe to use the “Unlimited Data” mode for Odnoklassniki?
This mode allows the application to use the Internet in the background without restrictions on saving traffic. This does not affect data security, but may increase the consumption of mobile traffic and battery power.