Corrupt cache data collected by the Facebook app can slow down your iPhone like a turtle. So, clearing your device's cache is a simple but necessary step to maintain privacy and performance, browse around this website. In this article, I will guide you to delete the Facebook cache on iPhone and iPad.
How to Clear Facebook App Cache on iPhone or iPad
- Launch the Facebook app on your iPhone.
- Tap the menu icon → scroll down and tap Settings Privacy → select Settings.
Scroll down and select Browser under permissions.
- Tap the Clear button next to Browsing data.
Clear Facebook cache by uninstalling and reinstalling the app
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap General → iPhone Storage → Facebook.
- Select Uninstall app → confirm the app by clicking Uninstall app.
- Go back to your iPhone's home screen and open the App Store.
- Enter Facebook in the Search section and install the app again.
Alternatively, you can tap and hold the Facebook app on the iPhone home screen → tap Uninstall an app → Uninstall an app → select Uninstall.
Note. To remove a Facebook app from the app library, press and hold the app icon → tap Remove app.
Clearing the Facebook cache in Safari
There's a good chance you're using your Facebook account in web browsers instead of the Facebook app. If you are one of those people, you should read our post on how to clear your Facebook cache in Safari or Chrome on your iPhone.
- What is Facebook Cache?
The Facebook cache can be represented as a count or as a copy of data from previous searches. Data is saved to reduce download time for future use.
- What happens when you delete the Facebook cache?
Clearing the Facebook cache on your iPhone will delete your login information and other temporary files without affecting your messages, photos, stories, or personal information.
Did clearing the Facebook cache on your iPhone improve your privacy and speed? You can also try other features like customizing feeds and enabling dark mode to improve your Facebook experience.
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