What exactly is a Cache Partition?
Before we get into how to wipe the cache partition on your Galaxy s22, you may want to know what the partition is actually used for in the first place. When an Android device leaves it’s factory, it has it’s file system created, then it proceeds to install the operating system. A Windows install has multiple folders; an Android install also has multiple partitions. Each partition is used for different causes and the cache partition is used to stock and access some parts of data from select applications and the Android Operating System itself.
All the temporary system files are stored in the system cache partition. A cache is a set of temporary system files that gets created automatically while browsing, using a feature or an application on your phone. The system cache partition is placed in the /cache directory. It is separated from the individual Android app caches and remains unavailable without rooting your Android device. There isn’t a record of everything that occurs here, but, for instance, you can discover that files downloaded from the Google Play Store are stored in /cache/downloads, but they are temporary.
Note: This is different from the folder named “Downloads” within the phone’s internal storage (such as files downloaded with any kind of browser, such as Chrome).
How Does Android’s Cache Partition actually work?
The device’s system creates a cache when you switch on your phone. It is stored in the phone’s cache partition, just like the other temporary files that are created as you use your phone throughout the day.
Sometimes when the cache gets corrupted and since at that very moment you cannot actually find out which of the files is corrupt, let alone manage them manually, the best advice we can give is that you wipe the cache partition. A corrupted file is not at all good when it comes to your device’s performance.
The moment you wipe out all the files from your cache directory, the system on your Android device automatically recreates them.
On your Samsung Galaxy S22, you can eliminate all the unnecessary caches by rebooting your device in recovery mode, where you can use commands that allow you to delete those files.
So if you are looking for a step-by-step guide that can direct you in removing the cache partition from your phone, continue reading till the end, as this guide may be able to help you.
A step-by-step guide to wipe the Cache Partition on Galaxy S22:
The first step of this tutorial is to run your Android device into the Android Recovery Mode or to get to the Recovery Screen.
From there, you will have access to several commands that can help you fix the issues related to firmware on your device.
Here is the guide to do that:-
Step 1:
- First, completely switch off your device
- To do that, press and hold the Volume Down and Power keys for a few seconds until the Power option shows up and then you need to tap Power off
- If the device vibrates slightly shortly after the screen turns black, you will know that your device has completely powered off.
Step 2:
- Next, press and hold the Volume Up button and the Power key for eight seconds.
- On your Samsung S22 phone, most of the time, it won’t even take up to 8 seconds before you feel a slight vibration. After that, the Samsung logo will appear on the screen.
- So as soon as you feel that slight vibration or when you see the Samsung logo, release both buttons and wait until the device enters the Recovery mode. You will now get the Android recovery menu options in yellow text on your phone screen.
Step 3:
Now you will have to use the Volume Down key to navigate to the wipe cache partition option since your touch screen will not work in recovery mode. (Note:- you will have to make sure to select only the ‘wipe cache partition’ option and not the ‘factory reset’ or ‘wipe data’ option, as it will delete all the important files on your phone).
Step 4:
Now press the Power key to confirm it
Step 5:
You will have to press the Volume Down button once to select the ‘Yes’ option and then press the Power key to confirm it again.
Now this will only take a couple of seconds before your Galaxy S22 removes the cache partition and takes you back to the Android recovery main screen.
Step 6:
Now, press the Power key once again to select the option ‘Reboot system now’ and it will restart your Galaxy S22 device. After this operation, your Samsung Galaxy S22 may take a few seconds to rebuild the system cache and then you can normally use your phone once it’s finished rebuilding.
What if your Galaxy S22 does not run in Recovery mode?
For some users, their devices can’t enter Recovery mode. Because of this issue, they can’t really do any of the reset options or wiping the cache partition. We have another way for you to enter the Recovery mode on your Galaxy S22.
So if you’re one of those users that are not able to access the Recovery menu, here’s the guide you should follow:
- First, switch off your phone
- Now plug the USB cable into it
- We advise you to use the original Samsung USB-C that came with the device
- Now, you should press and keep holding the Volume Up button and Power key simultaneously. After this, you should see the Samsung logo.
- Wait for the device to enter the Android Recovery menu.
Even if these steps can’t fix your problem, you should try the next troubleshooting method:
- First, turn off your phone and then connect your phone to it’s charger
- Then press and hold the Volume Up button and press and hold the Power key at the same time
- When you see the Samsung logo on your screen, you need to release the Power key but don’t let it go of the volume up button; just continue holding the Volume Up button.
- After your phone reaches the recovery screen or menu, you’ll have to release the Volume button.
And that’s all you have to do. We hope this simple step-by-step guide can help you wipe the cache partition on your Samsung Galaxy S22 device. But if it does not help, you are advised to contact customer care and discuss this matter with them.
Have a wonderful day!
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