Browser cache and cookies are essential elements of a browser. They make the browser run smoothly. Browsers use the cache to save data for any websites a user accesses. Its purpose is to make the user’s subsequent visits to the webpage better with the page loading faster.
Similarly, cookies are helpful too. Cookies are packets of data stored on the user’s computer by a browser. Cookies provide website information about the user, allowing them to tailor the user experience.
Browser cache and cookies have both pros and cons. You must fully understand how they work and why you should manage them appropriately for a safe browsing experience. A full browser cache can slow down the speed of your browser, while cookies can be misused to track you. You can delete both of these periodically to avoid these issues.
This post will show you how to delete the cache and cookies on the Brave mobile browser. Since I already created a post on deleting browser data on the Brave browser on a computer, I thought creating one on the Brave mobile browser was necessary.
Cookies and Cache
First, let us understand what browser cookies are. Cookies are compact bits of information created by an internet server when a person is accessing a website. The browser saves these bits of information on the user’s device.
The browser cache is a repository in which browsers store website static files. The browser cache stores data such as pictures and HTML required to view webpages.
Both cache and cookies seem harmless, so why should you delete them? Here’s your answer. Cookies can be used to keep track of you; they can be used to track your browsing activities. On the other hand, browser cache sometimes interferes with the running of a page by displaying older versions of it. This is why it is essential to delete both cache and cookies regularly.
Brave Mobile Clear Data
Every website your visit stores the cookies and site files as cache. We can visit the browser settings page to clear the cookies and cache data.
Here are the steps to clear cache and cookies on the Brave Mobile browser:
- Launch the Brave browser on your smartphone.
- Tap on the More
menu in the bottom right of the browser.
- Choose Settings to access the browser settings.
- Under the Features section, tap on Brave Shields & Privacy tab.
- Scroll down and select the Clear browsing data tab.
You can also allow the browser to clear all browsing data upon exit by toggling the switch. - Select the Time Range as All time, and enable the checkbox for Cookies, site data, and Cached images and files.
- Hit on to delete the data.
All the data that you have chosen will be deleted.
You can also delete data from the previous hour, the previous 24 hours, the previous seven days, the previous four weeks, or the whole history.
In the Advanced tab, you can delete data like saved passwords, site settings, and auto-fill form data.
Bottom Line: Brave Mobile Clear Cache
Brave browser is a reasonably secure browser. It does not abuse or sell user data. It blocks ads and trackers and shields users from malware and phishing attacks. But for optimum browser utilization, you must adopt safe browsing practices like regularly clearing your browsing data, including cache and cookies.
You must go to the browser’s settings to clear browsing data on the Brave mobile browser. You have the option of deleting cache and cookies from various periods. You may even wipe the previous hour’s browsing history if you wish to.
I have explained above how cache and cookies can become harmful if not managed properly. You should clear the cache and cookies no matter which browser you use. Do it religiously, and you will be protected.