How To Wipe Cache Partition On Galaxy S20

Wondering how to wipe cache partition on your new Samsung Galaxy smartphone? If so, then you can refer to the outlined steps below. Here’s a step-by-step guide for you to access recovery mode and wipe cache partition on Galaxy S20.

Android smartphones do have a dedicated directory that stores temporary system data and it’s called system cache partition. The type of data stored in the system cache partition are mostly system updates. While it is supposed to let the system access apps more quickly and efficiently, there are many factors that can get this system partition cluttered. When this happens, the device can become sluggish or symptomatic. To prevent this from happening, periodic cache clearing is recommended. Doing so can help make the system run flawlessly and more smoothly.

Clearing the cache partition on an Android phone typically denotes entering recovery mode. And to do so, you will need to execute specific shortcut key combinations. The key combos to access recovery mode vary between devices. The method I demonstrate in this post is applicable to the new Samsung Galaxy S20. Read on to find out how it’s done.

Steps to Wipe Cache Partition on a Galaxy S20

And that’s how you do it! You can repeat the same steps the next time you think wiping cache partition on your device is necessary.

As recommended, wiping the cache partition on the phone should be done at least once a month. This is also equivalent to at least one reboot on the device per month. However, wiping the cache partition may also come in handy when dealing with some unexpected system-related issues that may occur on your device.

Among the problems that require wiping the cache partition are the dreaded black screen of death, frequent system crashes, random restarts and other atypical behaviour on apps or the device itself.

Wiping cache partition does not affect any saved information on the phone and thus, it doesn’t result in permanent data loss. Nonetheless, it’s still recommended to keep a backup of all critical information on the phone, for safekeeping.

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