3 Easy Ways to Wipe System Cache in Google Pixel 6 Pro

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Quickly troubleshoot a slow Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro by clearing your app cache
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Is your Google Pixel 6 Pro performing poorly? If your apps are loading slowly or crashing, you can try clearing your app cache. This can improve poor performance due to memory consumption. As there's no way to clear cache for all apps at once, you'll need to clear each individually. If the problem persists, you can factory reset your device in "Settings" or "Recovery Mode". Be sure to backup your Pixel 6 Pro beforehand. This wikiHow will show you how to wipe your app cache on a Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.

Things You Should Know

  • Open "Settings" → "Apps" → "See all apps" → select an app → "Storage & Cache" → "Clear cache". Repeat for all apps on your device.
  • To factory reset, open "Settings" → "System" → "Reset options" → "Erase all data".
  • For recovery mode, turn off your device. Press and hold the Power button and volume down button.
Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Clearing the App Cache

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    Make sure your device is charged and powered on. [1]
    • You'll need to clear the cache for each individual app. Currently, there's no way to clear it all at once.
    • Clearing your cache is a great way to free up space on your device.
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    This looks like a cog icon. This can be found in the app drawer.
    • You can also swipe-up on the screen and tap the Settings icon.
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    You'll see a list of your recently opened apps.
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    This will be on the very bottom of the page, next to a right arrow.
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    The apps will be in alphabetical order. Scroll to find a specific app, or begin to clear your app cache from top to bottom.
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    This can be found underneath Permissions .
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    This will clear the temporary data stored on your device.
    • If you want to delete the entire app from your device, you can tap Clear storage .
    • These options may be unavailable for some apps.
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Method 2
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Doing a Factory Reset in Settings

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    This looks like a cog icon. This can be found in the app drawer.
    • You can also swipe-up on the screen and tap the Settings icon.
    • Performing a factory reset will erase all personal data on the device, such as messages, photos, and videos. To avoid losing data , be sure to back up your device.
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    This will be at the very bottom, located between Google and About phone .
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    You can find this at the bottom of the page.
    • A new page will open.
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    You'll be asked to confirm your decision.
    • Factory reset will delete all data from your phone's internal storage.
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    This is the button in the bottom-right corner.
    • You may be asked to tap Erase all data again to confirm.
    • Your Pixel 6 Pro will begin to factory reset. Depending on the number of files in your device, this may take some time.
    • When it's finished, you'll see the Android set up screen.
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Method 3
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Doing a Factory Reset in Recovery Mode

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    Press and hold the Power button and the volume up button at the same time. After a few seconds, a menu will open. Tap Power off .
    • Performing a factory reset will erase all personal data on the device, such as messages, photos, and videos. Be sure to back up your device to avoid losing important data or files.
    • Consider backing up your contacts to your Google account.
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    After a few seconds, the Start menu view will appear.
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    Use the volume down button to shuffle between the selection. When you see Recovery Mode selected, press the Power button to confirm.
    • You'll see the Google logo, then No command .
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    Release the button quickly.
    • You should see the Android Recovery page.
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    Use the volume up/down button to move the selection. Press the power button to select Wipe data/Factory reset .
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    Use the volume down button to move the selection. Press the power button to select Factory data reset .
    • Your Pixel 6 Pro will begin to factory reset. Depending on the number of files in your device, this may take some time.
    • When it's finished, you'll see the Android set up screen. You can now set up your device and download apps .
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