Samsung Galaxy S8: Clear cache - here's how to do it

The cache is a kind of temporary storage of computers. However, the data located there can slow down the system or limit battery life. We explain how you can properly clear the cache.

Cleaning up made easy: You can clear the cache of the Galaxy S8 manually.

If the Galaxy S8 no longer works as desired, a cache wipe may help.

How to clear the cache of the Samsung Galaxy S8

Proceed as follows:

1. Turn off the S8.
2. Simultaneously press the "Volume Up" button, the "On/Off" button and the Bixby button.
3. An Android icon with a yellow exclamation mark appears. Wait a few seconds until a menu appears.
4. Navigate there with the "Quiet" button down to "Wipe Cache Partition" and press the "On/Off" button.
5. Confirm the query with the same button.
6. Then select the top entry "Reboot System Now" to restart the device normally.

After the reboot, everything is as before, all apps, documents and settings have not been changed. However, there is an empty cache in the background and this can have a positive effect.