How To Clear Cache On iPad

Speed up that aging tablet with this guide!

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Last Updated on October 3, 2022

Having a slow iPad and no space for important apps is one of the worst nightmares a tablet owner can have. Before you get frustrated and start looking for a new device you can’t afford on Amazon, you should try to clear the iPad Cache and enjoy a little bit more speed and storage.

Open up settings and go to “Safari.”

If the setting is gray, you don’t have any history or iPad Cache to delete, so there is nothing to do here.

Scroll all the way to the bottom and tap clear history and Website Data.

How to clear iPad Cache: Blocking cookies

You’ll see a pop-up screen, then tap “Clear” again. This will clear all your history, cookies, and browsing data on your iPad.

If you want to avoid having to clear iPad Cache build-up, you can simply block cookies, so you won’t have to encounter this problem again. To do so follow these steps:

Scroll to the bottom and find Safari.

Tap Safari and then turn on “Block all cookies.”

If you block the cookies you will likely not be able to sign in to some sites and you’ll see a message stating that cookies are required for that website to work properly.

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