How to Clear Safari Cache on iPhone Without Losing Data

Clearing Safari’s cache on your iPhone is a great way to free up space and resolve Browse issues without necessarily deleting your entire Browse history or saved login information.

You’re right to distinguish, as Safari offers two main options for clearing data, and only one achieves your goal of not losing your Browse history.

Here’s how to clear Safari’s cache and cookies on your iPhone without losing your Browse history, AutoFill information, or saved passwords:

This method specifically targets the temporary website data (cache and cookies) while leaving your Browse history and personal information intact.

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Open the “Settings” App:
    • Tap the grey gear icon on your iPhone’s Home screen.
  2. Scroll Down and Tap “Safari”:
    • Locate and tap the “Safari” option in the list of apps.
  3. Scroll Down and Tap “Advanced”:
    • Towards the bottom of the Safari settings menu, you’ll find “Advanced.” Tap on it.
  4. Tap “Website Data”:
    • In the Advanced menu, tap “Website Data.” This will load a list of all websites that have stored data (including cache and cookies) on your iPhone. This list might take a moment to populate if you have many sites.
  5. Tap “Remove All Website Data”:
    • At the very bottom of the “Website Data” screen, you’ll see “Remove All Website Data.” Tap this option.
    • A confirmation pop-up will appear. Tap “Remove Now” to confirm.

What This Method Does (and Doesn’t Do):

  • WHAT IS CLEARED:
    • Website Cache: Temporary files (images, scripts, etc.) downloaded from websites to speed up loading.
    • Cookies: Small files websites use to remember you, your preferences, and track your activity. You will likely be logged out of websites you were previously signed into after this action.
  • WHAT IS NOT CLEARED (Your Data Remains):
    • Browse History: All the websites you’ve visited will still be listed in your Safari history.
    • AutoFill Information: Your saved usernames, passwords, and contact details for forms will remain untouched.
    • Saved Passwords: Passwords stored in iCloud Keychain will not be affected.
    • Open Tabs: Your currently open tabs in Safari will not be closed.

This method is the ideal solution when you want to troubleshoot website loading issues, free up some space, or enhance your privacy by removing tracking cookies, all without erasing your entire Browse footprint.

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