How to clear cache and search history
Remove temporary files or searches stored on the device.
Where to find it: Settings > Data & Privacy > Data Management > Clear device cache; Explore > search > Clear
How to
- Use Clear device cache under Management to remove temporary local files.
- To erase recent searches, open a searchable Explore tab, focus the search field and tap Clear.
- These actions do not delete your account, posts, lists or ratings from servers.
- After clearing cache, the app may need to download images and data again.
Rules and what happens next
- Cache consists of temporary copies used to load pages and media. Clearing can free space, but files opened later may be downloaded again.
- Clearing Explore searches removes shortcuts for that area. It does not erase posts, watched records, ratings, messages or data retained under the Policy.
Common problems
- Search appears in another tab: check that searchable area’s own history. Clear is not a general account-data deletion.
- Storage grew again: opening media recreates temporary files. Review quality and preloading in Content Performance.
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