How to Clear Cookies on Android

Clearing cookies on Android can help improve your privacy and free up storage space on your device. Here’s how to clear cookies in the Google Chrome browser, which is one of the most commonly used browsers on Android:

Method 1: Clear Cookies in Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome: Tap the Chrome icon on your Android device’s home screen or app drawer to launch the browser.
2. Access the Menu: Tap the three-dot menu icon located in the top-right corner of the Chrome window. This icon may look like three vertical dots or lines.
3. Go to Settings: Scroll down in the menu that appears and select “Settings.”
4. Access Privacy: In the Settings menu, scroll down and tap on “Privacy.”
5. Clear Browsing Data: Under Privacy, you will see the “Clear browsing data” option. Tap on it.
6. Select Data to Clear: You will see a list of data types to clear. To clear cookies, select “Cookies, site data.”
7. Choose Time Range (Optional): You can choose the time range for which you want to clear cookies. Options typically include “Last hour,” “Last 24 hours,” “Last 7 days,” and “All time.” Select your preferred time range.
8. Clear Data: After selecting the data types and time range, tap the “Clear data” button. A confirmation dialog will appear.
9. Confirm Clearing: Confirm the action by tapping “Clear.”

The cookies and site data in your Chrome browser will be cleared according to your selected preferences.

Method 2: Clear Cookies in Other Browsers:

If you use a different browser on your Android device, such as Firefox or Microsoft Edge, the process for clearing cookies may vary. However, the general steps are similar:

1. Open the browser app.
2. Access the browser’s menu or settings.
3. Look for an option related to privacy or browsing data.
4. Select “Clear cookies” or a similar option.
5. Choose the time range and clear the cookies.

Please note that clearing cookies will sign you out of websites, and some websites may require you to log in again. Additionally, clearing cookies does not delete other types of data, such as browsing history or saved passwords. If you want to clear those types of data as well, you can do so from the same menu where you cleared cookies.