williambenstock1
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Do you need cache cleaners apps for Android if so what's the best app?
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Crashdamage
Android Expert
You do not need to Futz with cache files. They're there to speed up performance. glc said it well. I usually never touch caches for the life of a device.
thehedgedog
Newbie
People only use it to make their phone perform faster, I wouldn't suggest doing it all the time though. Most of the androids have a built-in cache cleaning button which you can find in - Settings - Manage apps - All apps - Clear cache.
androidmachine
Android Enthusiast
I will only clean the cache of an app if I am having a problem with it (the app) as part of a number things I try. I don't clean the cache partition unless I'm flashing a new ROM.
K
KOLIO
Guest
Necessary? At one time,when phones resources were limited,perhaps.
With most newer devices,probably not,but..........
If you want the convenience of a cache cleaner app,use one that has the fewest permissions & if possible no ads to nag at you/use data needlessly.
This one seems OK to me & you can put it on auto-pilot if you wish:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beers_sta.cache_c&hl=en
Crashdamage
Android Expert
If you absolutely cannot resist fooling around with caches this is the best app I've seen yet:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.thedarken.sdm
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.thedarken.sdm
Cached files exist precisely to speed up day-to-day operations e.g. frequently-viewed web pages load faster, apps open quicker etc. Clearing the cache(s) only defeats the purpose.
thehedgedog
Newbie
I must say, I have an old phone (not using it right now) but it does perform faster when I clear cache. I also know for a fact that it isn't just a visual effect. Over time when using lots of apps and when not clearing cache(at least for me) it will get super laggy. Right now, I have a new phone and it is not lagging when I don't clear cache, in fact, it has no effect to it at all when I try to clear cache, so it's probably just working for old, low end phones.