How to clear cookies on Android

Have you ever wondered why your smartphone knows a little too much about your late-night online shopping habits?

This is due to cookies: those small data packets in your browser that collect information about you while you surf.

This is usually anonymized so that websites can find out which functions you use or show you relevant advertisements. But sometimes they can also be used more maliciously, tracking you across the internet to build a profile about you.

So, what if you want to disable cookies? Let’s see how you can manage them on your Android phone so you can browse with a little more anonymity.

What are cookies on my phone?

Cookies are small files that websites store on your device so that they can remember pieces of information about your visit. These can range from keeping you logged in and remembering your site preferences, to tracking your every digital movement for advertising.

These cookies function on your phone just like on a computer, they live in your mobile browser and sometimes outlast their welcome.

Why do I have to delete cookies on my phone?

While cookies can be useful, there are several reasons why you may want to delete them from your phone:

1. Privacy: Deleting cookies regularly will protect your private data from prying eyes, especially on shared or public devices
2. Storage area: Although small, cookies can accumulate and take up valuable space on your device
3. Performance: Too many cookies can slow down your browsing experience
4. Fix the problem: Sometimes deleting cookies can solve problems with websites not loading correctly

How to delete cookies on an Android phone

Clearing cookies on an Android phone is easy. This is how you do it:

1. Open your web browser: Most Android users browse the web with Chrome, so we’ll start there
2. Go to Settings: Tap the three dots in the top right corner and then select Institutions
3. Privacy and security: Find this section and tap Delete browsing history
4. Choose what you want to clear: Select Cookies and site data along with any other data you want to delete, such as cached images
5. Clear data: Press clear data button at the bottom, your cookies will be deleted

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Connor jew/foundry

Connor jew/foundry

How to delete cookies on a Samsung phone

If you use the Samsung Internet browser, the process is slightly different:

1. Open the browser: Launch the Samsung Internet app
2. Menu: Tap the three lines at the bottom right to open more options
3. Institutions: Scroll down to Institutionsthen search Privacy and security.
4. Find personal browsing data: Here, you’ll see Delete browsing data. Tap it
5. Select data to delete: Make sure that Cookies and site data has been checked. You can also clear your cache here if you’re cleaning up
6. To delete: Crane Delete dataand your Samsung browser will be as fresh as new

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Connor jew/foundry

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