Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers for Android, known for its speed and simplicity. However, over time, you may encounter issues like slow performance or glitches that can impact your browsing experience. If you’re facing such problems and want to restore Chrome to its default settings on your Android device, this guide is here to help. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to reset Google Chrome on Android, refreshing the browser and potentially resolving issues that have been bothering you. Let’s get started on the path to a smoother and more efficient browsing experience.
How to Reset Google Chrome on Android Smartphones
In this small guide, we have explained two methods to reset Google Chrome on Android through mobile settings and through Chrome settings. You can use either of these as per your convenience.
Note: Since smartphones don’t have the same Settings options, and they vary from manufacturer to manufacturer hence, ensure the correct settings before changing any.
Method 1: Reset Google Chrome via Device Settings
Resetting Google Chrome on Android is fairly simple and can be done directly from the Application Manager on your phone. Clearing Chrome cache data truly resets the app and improves its performance. Here are the steps to reset Google Chrome via Settings:
1. Open Settings and tap on Apps and notifications.
2. On the next screen, tap See all apps, as shown.
3. From the list of all installed applications, find and tap on Chrome, as depicted below.
4. Now, tap on Storage and cache option, as highlighted.
5. Here, tap on Manage space to proceed.
6. The Google Chrome Storage screen will appear. Tap Clear All Data, as illustrated below.
7. A dialogue box will ask for your confirmation. Here, tap on OK to delete Chrome app data.
Launch Google Chrome. It will now, operate at its default settings. You can customize it as per your convenience.
Method 2: Reset Google Chrome via Chrome App
Apart from the aforementioned method, you can clear the cache storage in Chrome from within the app itself.
1. Open the Google Chrome application on your Android phone.
2. Tap on the three-dotted icon from the top-right corner of the screen.
3. From the menu that appears, tap on Settings, as shown.
4. Within the Settings menu, tap the option titled Privacy and security.
5. Next, tap Clear browsing data, as highlighted in the given pic.
6. Information regarding your browsing activity will be displayed i.e. number of sites you visited, cookies that have been stored, and cache data that has been collected over time. Adjust the preferences in this section and select the data you want to delete and the data you want to retain.
7. Once you have selected the desired options, tap on Clear data, as depicted.
This will clear all cached data from Google Chrome and restore its optimal functionality.
Also Read: 10 Ways To Fix Slow Page Loading In Google Chrome
Browsers tend to slow down over time and become slow. The methods mentioned above bring back life to crammed-up browsers. If you have any queries or suggestions, drop them in the comment section below.
