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Cache Issues/ Clearing Cache

Facing issues with Omnify? Try clearing the cache first! Our quick guide helps troubleshoot problems and improve your Omnify experience. 🚀

Vignesh Bhaskaran avatar
Written by Vignesh Bhaskaran
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🧹 How to Clear Cache on Browsers and Devices

Clearing cache is one of the easiest and most effective ways to enhance the performance of your web browsers and devices.
Caches store temporary files and data to speed up loading times, but over time, this stored data can slow down performance or cause display issues.

In this guide, you'll learn how to clear cache on popular browsers and devices — along with handy keyboard shortcuts to make the process even faster.

I. 🧭 Clearing Cache on Google Chrome

Shortcut:
Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete (Windows) or Command + Shift + Delete (macOS) to open the Clear browsing data window directly.

Steps:

  1. Launch Google Chrome on your computer.

  2. Press the shortcut keys:

    • Ctrl + Shift + Delete (Windows)

    • Command + Shift + Delete (macOS)

  3. In the pop-up, make sure “Cached images and files” (and any other data you want to remove) is selected.

  4. Click Clear data to confirm.

✅ Tip: Choose a time range (“Last hour” or “All time”) depending on how much cache you want to delete.

II. 🦊 Clearing Cache on Mozilla Firefox

Shortcut:
Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete (Windows) or Command + Shift + Delete (macOS) to open the Clear Data window.

Steps:

  1. Open Mozilla Firefox.

  2. Press the shortcut keys for your system.

  3. Check the box next to “Cached Web Content.”

  4. Click Clear to confirm.

✅ Tip: Clearing cookies along with cache may log you out of websites — use this only if necessary.

III. 🍎 Clearing Cache on Safari (macOS)

Shortcut:
Press Command + Option + E to clear cache quickly.

Steps:

  1. Open Safari on your Mac.

  2. Press Command + Option + E.

  3. Click Empty to confirm.

✅ Tip: If the shortcut doesn’t work, you may need to enable the Develop menu:
Go to Safari → Preferences → Advanced → Show Develop menu in menu bar, then use Develop → Empty Caches.

IV. 📱 Clearing Cache on Safari (iOS)

Steps:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.

  2. Scroll down and select Safari.

  3. Tap Clear History and Website Data.

  4. Confirm by tapping Clear History and Data.

✅ Tip: This also removes cookies and browsing history, so you may need to log back into some sites.

V. 🤖 Clearing Cache on Android Devices

Steps:

  1. Open Settings on your Android device.

  2. Tap Apps or Applications.

  3. Choose the app whose cache you want to clear (e.g., Chrome, YouTube).

  4. Tap Storage or Storage & Cache.

  5. Select Clear cache to remove temporary files.

✅ Note: The exact wording may vary slightly depending on your Android version or device brand.

💡 Why Clearing Cache Helps

Regularly clearing your cache:

  • Frees up storage space.

  • Fixes display or loading issues.

  • Ensures websites load with the latest updates.

  • Improves overall browser and device performance.

⚙️ Quick Recap: Shortcuts at a Glance

Platform

Shortcut

Google Chrome

Ctrl + Shift + Delete (Windows) / Command + Shift + Delete (Mac)

Mozilla Firefox

Ctrl + Shift + Delete (Windows) / Command + Shift + Delete (Mac)

Safari (Mac)

Command + Option + E

Safari (iOS)

Settings → Safari → Clear History and Website Data

Android

Settings → Apps → Storage → Clear Cache

Clearing your cache regularly is a simple but powerful way to keep your browsers running smoothly and your devices performing their best.
Make it a habit to clear cached data every few weeks to ensure faster load times and optimal browsing experiences.

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