Modern smartphones Samsung Galaxy accumulate a huge amount of temporary data during daily use. These files, known as cookie, allow sites to remember your logins, preferences, and browsing history, but over time they can slow down your browser or cause page rendering problems. If you notice that your Galaxy S23 or older model is starting to slow down when surfing the Internet, the likely cause is a full cache.
Regularly clearing this data is an important part of maintaining digital device hygiene. This not only frees up memory space, but also helps protect your privacy from pesky trackers that monitor your online behavior. In this article, we will analyze in detail all existing methods for deleting cookies on devices with shell One UI, using both standard system tools and settings for specific browsers.
Why do you need to clear cookies at all
Many users ignore the need to clean their browser until they encounter critical errors loading sites. Files cookie are small text records that web servers save on your device. Although they are useful for automatically logging into accounts, their accumulation can lead to conflicts between page versions and incorrect operation of scripts.
In addition, deleting this data is an effective method of combating targeted advertising. When you clear your history and cookies, ad networks lose some information about your interests, making them less intrusive. However, you should understand that after cleaning you will have to re-enter passwords on most resources.
There are several good reasons for carrying out this procedure:
- 🚀 Speeding up the loading of web pages by removing outdated scripts.
- 🔒 Increasing the level of confidentiality and protection of personal data from surveillance.
- 🛠 Correcting login errors in social networks and banking applications.
- 🗑 Freeing the internal storage of the smartphone from digital garbage.
⚠️ Attention: Before completely clearing, make sure that you remember passwords for important services, since the “remember me” function will stop working after deleting the corresponding files.
Deleting cookies through the Chrome browser settings
The most common way to manage data on Android is to use the built-in browser Google Chrome. The interface of this application is intuitive, but the path to the necessary settings may be hidden behind several levels of menus. To get started, open the app and look for three vertical dots in the top right corner of the screen.
Click on the menu icon, select Settings, and then scroll down to the “Privacy and Security” section. This is where all the tools for managing your digital footprint are concentrated. You will need to select the option Clear history, which will open an additional window with checkboxes for selecting data types.
In the menu that opens, you will see three main items. To complete the task efficiently, you need to check the “Cookies and site data” box. It is also recommended to select "Images and other files stored in the cache." Pay attention to the "Time range" drop-down list:
- 🕒 "For the last hour" - for a quick check of the operation of a specific site.
- 📅 "For all time" - for completely clearing and resetting all saved sessions.
- 🗓 "For the last 24 hours" - a compromise option for regular maintenance.
☑️ Check before cleaning Chrome
After selecting the time range, click the blue button Delete data. The system may ask you to confirm the action, since this process is irreversible. As soon as the operation is completed, the browser will automatically reload the current tab, and you will notice that many sites will require re-authorization.
Clearing data in the proprietary Samsung Internet browser
Device owners Samsung Galaxy often use the pre-installed one browser Samsung Internetwhich is optimized specifically for Exynos and Snapdragon processors. The cleaning process here is slightly different from the standard Android interface and has its own unique features. Launch the application and click on the menu icon in the form of three horizontal stripes in the lower right corner.
In the curtain that opens, select the item Settingsindicated by a gear. Next, find the “Personal Data” section and go to the “Deleting Personal Data” subsection. Here the system will offer you a detailed list of what exactly can be erased. Unlike Chrome, here you can selectively delete data for each site separately if you do not want to lose access to all resources at once.
For total cleaning, check the box next to Site data. It is also useful to clear "Cached Images and Files" as they take up a significant amount of memory. If you use incognito mode or secret mode, data from there is deleted automatically when you close tabs, but the main history requires manual intervention.
Samsung Secret Mode
In secret mode, cookies are not saved on the device after closing the tab. However, if you accidentally switched to normal mode during a session, the data may have been recorded and will have to be deleted manually through general settings.
After selecting all the necessary items, press the button Delete data at the bottom of the screen. Confirm the action in the dialog box that appears. It is worth noting that cleaning in Samsung Internet does not affect data in Chrome, and vice versa - each browser stores information separately.
Global clearing through Android system settings
If you want to delete cookies for all installed browsers at once or cannot find the desired option in a specific application, you can use the system settings settings of the smartphone itself Samsung. This method is more drastic as it resets the application data to its factory state. Go to the main phone settings menu.
In the list, find the section Applications. A complete list of all installed apps is displayed here. Find the browser you need (for example, Chrome) in the list and click on it. In the application information menu that opens, select Storage. This is where the data management buttons are located.
You will see two main buttons: “Clear cache” and “Clear data”. Clicking the second button will completely delete all cookies, saved passwords, history and browser settings. This is the same as deleting and reinstalling the application. Use this method if the browser does not work correctly or freezes.
| Type of cleaning | What is deleted | Impact on passwords | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear cache | Temporary files, pictures | Does not delete | Safe, can be done often |
| Delete data | Cookies, history, logins | Deletes completely | Only in case of problems or for privacy |
| History (in browser) | List of visited URLs | Does not delete | To hide traces of visits |
| Autofill | Forms, addresses, cards | Can delete | Check Google Pay settings |
⚠️ Attention: Using the “Clear data” function in system settings will reset all settings browser, including pinned tabs and permissions for sites (camera, microphone).
Use Do Not Disturb mode during mass data cleaning so that random notifications do not interrupt the process and do not cause transitions to other applications.
Automating the process and scheduling cleaning
Manual cleaning every time may seem tedious, especially if you actively use the Internet. Fortunately, the ecosystem Android and the browsers themselves offer tools to automate this process. In the settings Google Chrome you can activate the function of automatically deleting data when closing the browser, although this option is not available in all versions of the software.
A more reliable way is to use the built-in application Device and care (Device Care), which is preinstalled on all Samsung smartphones. It allows you to optimize memory and delete unnecessary files on a schedule. Go to the settings of this application and find the “Auto-optimization” section. Here you can set up daily clearing of the application cache.
There are also third-party solutions such as cleaning apps, but security experts recommend being wary of apps that require broad permissions. Samsung's built-in tools are usually sufficient for effective management cookie files. The main thing is to establish the habit of checking your storage at least once a week.
For advanced users who want complete control, it is possible to use scripts in the application Modes and Routines (Modes and scripts). You can create a script that will prompt you to clear your browser data every time you connect to your home Wi-Fi network or before going to bed.
The nuances of working with cookies in different versions of One UI
The interface of smartphones Samsung is constantly updated, and the location of some menu items may change depending on the version shell One UI. For example, in versions prior to One UI 5, the path to clearing data may have been located deeper in the privacy menu, while in newer versions (One UI 6 and above), these functions are placed in more prominent places for user convenience.
If you cannot find the items described above, use the settings search. Click the magnifying glass icon at the top of the Settings menu screen and search for "cookie" or "clear data." The system itself will redirect you to the desired section, regardless of the firmware version. This is a universal method for any model, from budget Galaxy A to flagship Galaxy S.
⚠️ Attention: The interface and item names may vary slightly depending on the firmware region and Android version. Always check the manufacturer's current help materials if the standard path does not work.
Searching in settings is the fastest way to find the cleaning function on any version of Samsung firmware, saving time searching in the menu.
Frequently asked questions and problems when deleting
Why after cleaning the site again asks to accept cookie?
This is normal behavior. When you delete cookies, the site "forgets" your previous choice. The next time he visits, he is forced to again request permission to use trackers in accordance with data protection legislation.
Will saved passwords be deleted from your Google Account?
If you clear the data only through the browser settings and do not select the “Passwords” option, then the data in the Google cloud will remain safe. However, the local session will be reset and you will need to log in again. Synchronization will recover passwords after authorization.
Is it possible to delete cookies for only one specific site?
Yes, the Chrome browser and Samsung Internet have the “All Sites” or “Manage Site Data” function. There you can find a specific domain (for example, facebook.com) and delete data only for it, without affecting other resources.
Does clearing cookies affect the operation of banking applications?
Banking applications usually use their own secure storage and do not depend on browser cookies. However, if you use the web version of the bank in a browser, you will have to log in again. This is a standard security measure.
How to understand that the cleaning was successful?
The main sign of successful cleaning is the requirement to enter your login and password on sites where you were previously automatically logged in. Also, in the browser storage settings, the amount of space occupied should be significantly reduced.