To clear the cache on your Instagram iPhone app, follow these steps:
- Open the Instagram app on your iPhone.
- Tap on your profile icon at the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Tap on the hamburger menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the top right corner of your profile page.
- Scroll down and tap on "Settings" at the bottom of the menu.
- In the settings menu, scroll down and tap on "Security."
- Under the Security section, tap on "Clear Search History."
- A popup will appear asking if you want to clear your search history. Tap "Clear Search History" again to confirm.
- Return to the "Security" section, scroll down, and tap on "Clear Cache."
- Another popup will appear asking if you want to clear your cache. Tap "Clear Cache" again to confirm.
- The app will clear the cache, and you'll see a message confirming that it's done.
By following these steps, you can clear the cache of your Instagram app on your iPhone, which can help improve the app's performance and save storage space.
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How to manage and clear the cache on Instagram iPhone app?
To manage and clear the cache on the Instagram iPhone app, you can follow these steps:
- Open the Instagram app on your iPhone.
- Go to your profile by tapping on the person-shaped icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Tap on the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of your profile page to open the menu.
- Scroll down and tap on "Settings" at the bottom of the menu.
- In the Settings menu, tap on "Security" and then "Clear Search History."
- A confirmation pop-up will appear. Tap on "Clear Search History" again to confirm.
- To clear the cache of temporary files stored by Instagram, you need to uninstall and reinstall the app. Press and hold the Instagram app icon on your iPhone's home screen until it starts to jiggle. Tap on the cross (X) on the top-left corner of the Instagram app icon. A pop-up will appear, asking if you want to delete the app. Tap on "Delete." Head to the App Store on your iPhone, search for Instagram, and reinstall the app.
Once you've completed these steps, your search history will be cleared, and any temporary files and cache will be removed by reinstalling the app. This should help improve the performance and responsiveness of the Instagram app on your iPhone.
How to prevent Instagram from storing excessive cache?
To prevent Instagram from storing excessive cache, you can follow these steps:
- Launch the Instagram app on your mobile device.
- Go to your profile by tapping on the profile icon at the bottom right.
- Tap on the three horizontal lines at the top right to access the side menu.
- Scroll down and tap on "Settings."
- In the Settings menu, tap on "Account."
- Scroll down to find the "Cellular Data Use" option and select it.
- Enable the option "Use Less Data" to reduce data usage and storage of excessive cache.
- Optionally, you can also disable the "Video Preload" option to prevent Instagram from preloading videos, which can contribute to excessive cache storage.
- Go back to the Settings menu and tap on "Privacy."
- Tap on "Clear Search History" to remove any stored search data.
- Additionally, tap on "Clear Cache" to erase the cache files stored by Instagram.
- Confirm the action when prompted.
By following these steps, you can control and prevent excessive cache storage on Instagram, helping to free up storage space on your mobile device.
What happens to my Instagram settings when I clear cache?
When you clear the cache on Instagram, it primarily removes temporary files stored on your device that help the app load faster and optimize performance. Clearing the cache does not affect your Instagram settings, personal preferences, or account information.
However, clearing the cache may log you out of the Instagram app temporarily. You will need to log back in after clearing the cache. Additionally, any cached media files (photos, videos) that were saved on your device may be removed, but they will still be accessible on Instagram as long as you have an internet connection.
It is important to note that clearing the cache does not delete your Instagram account and does not affect your followers, following list, posts, or any other important data associated with your account.
