Are you having a hard time loading photos and videos on your Instagram account as a result of accumulated data on the cache? This article will guide you on how to clear the Instagram cache on both your Android and iOS devices.
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Every device or application has a temporary storage space where data is stored and it is known as a cache. The reason for this data storage is to enable your device to have enough speed while opening or loading websites and applications reducing the amount of data consumed while operating on your device.
However, Instagram saves every search made in the search and explore section to hasten things when you search for your favourite has tags and accounts. This can sometimes get your Instagram cache filled with wrong data, creating errors, and making your device a lot slower.
Restarting your device can help at times but not if the error has not been admitted into the app cache and you may need to clear the cache to correct the problem with the app.
Does Instagram Have a Cache?
Yes, a cache is used to store data like pictures, and videos to enable them to load faster in the future. The Instagram cache can increase in size over some time due to the accumulation of data.
If your device is running low on storage space then this could make viewing of images slow and difficult. Nevertheless, the good news is that you can always clear your cache.
Why Clear Cache on Instagram.
There are several reasons why you would want to clear the Instagram cache on your device. One of which may be the app being decelerated as a result of accumulated data.
This usually occurs when your device has a limited storage space and the cache has accumulated unnecessary data filling up the limited space.
You might have tried all other available solutions including restarting your device to no avail and clearing your cache is the only option left. Clearing your Instagram cache can refresh the app and bring back its functionality leaving you a ton of storage space.
How to Clear Instagram Cache
The Instagram cache cannot be cleared alone on iPhone without having to delete the app. Since iOS doesn’t make it easy to clear the Instagram cache you will need to take a more drastic measure to get rid of the data stored in it.
To get your Instagram cache cleared you will have to uninstall and reinstall the app. However, there is a more easier way to do it on android devices without having to go through the rigorous process of uninstalling and reinstalling the app.
Nevertheless, I will give a guide to help you achieve this goal both on your android and iOS devices.
How to Clear Instagram Cache on Android Device
- Open the settings on your android device. You can do this by swiping down from the top of your screen and then clicking on the gear icon which represents the settings app.
- Select apps on the options and navigate to Instagram in the provided list.
- Click on the Instagram app and the app information would be displayed, then navigate to storage.
- Click on storage, this will display the storage information and the option to clear data and cache.
- Then click on clear cache and it removes everything the app had stored on your device.
Clearing cache doesn’t delete your Instagram account nor does it tamper with your followers or photos. However, you would be needed to load them manually hence availability.
How to Clear Instagram Cache on iPhone
- To clear the Instagram cache on your iPhone, you would need to offload the app or have the entire app deleted from your iPhone and reinstalled.
- Go to the Instagram icon on your device and hold down till all the app icons on your homepage start to jiggle. A minus sign would be displayed at the top left corner of all the app icons.
- Tap on the minus sign at the top corner of the Instagram icon and this will bring up a prompt for you to confirm your intention to delete the app.
- Select the delete app option for confirmation to delete the app from your device and the app would be deleted along with all data and cache attached to it.
- After a successful uninstallation of the Instagram app from your device, go to the apple store and type Instagram into the search box. When the app shows up tap install and waits till it has been completely installed into your device, then sign in your details and use.
FAQs
What Happens if we Clear Cache of Instagram?
When an Instagram cache is cleared, old data stored in it are deleted leaving the app typically alone and making viewing and loading of images and video faster and a lot easier. This is because the process has cleared up some space needed by the app.
Does Clearing Instagram Cache Delete Archives?
No, clearing your Instagram cache does not affect any of your personal files as it only deletes the search history and other temporary data associated with the Instagram app.
Conclusion
Clearing your Instagram cache on the android smartphone is as easy as anything easy but the same can’t be said for iPhone devices which you have to go through a more difficult process of deleting and reinstalling the app to achieve.
However, irrespective of the device you use, I believe this article will go a long way to help you clear your Instagram cache. Please share and comment below.
