How to Remove Cookies From Android

Charlotte Daniels

Android, Tutorials

Are you tired of seeing Targeted ads and personalized recommendations everywhere you go on your Android device? Well, one of the reasons behind this is cookies.

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device to remember information about you. While cookies can be useful in some cases, they can also compromise your privacy and security. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to remove cookies from your Android device.

Step 1: Open Chrome

If you use the Chrome browser on your Android device, follow these steps to remove cookies:

  • Step 1.1: Tap on the Chrome app icon on your home screen or app drawer to open it.
  • Step 1.2: Once Chrome is open, tap on the three-dot menu icon located in the top-right corner of the screen.3: In the dropdown menu that appears, tap on “Settings”.

Step 2: Clear Browsing Data

To remove cookies from Chrome, you need to clear your browsing data. Follow these steps:

  • Step 2.1: In the Settings menu, scroll down and tap on “Privacy”.
  • Step 2.2: Under the Privacy section, tap on “Clear browsing data”.3: On the next screen, select “Cookies and site data” by ticking the checkbox next to it.
  • Note: If you want to clear other browsing data like cache and history as well, feel free to select those options too.4: Tap on the “Clear data” button to remove the selected data, including cookies.

Step 3: Clearing Cookies in Other Browsers

If you use a browser other than Chrome on your Android device, don’t worry! The process of removing cookies is quite similar across most browsers. Here’s a brief overview:

Firefox:

  • Tap on the three-dot menu icon and go to “Settings”.
  • Select “Privacy” and tap on “Clear private data”.
  • Make sure the “Cookies & active logins” option is checked, then tap on “Clear data”.

Safari:

  • Tap on the gear icon for settings and go to “Safari settings”.
  • Select “Advanced” and tap on “Website Data”.
  • Swipe left on individual websites or tap “Remove All Website Data” to clear cookies.

Congratulations! You have successfully removed cookies from your Android device.

By doing so, you’ve taken a step towards enhancing your privacy and security while browsing the web. Remember to periodically clear your cookies to ensure a clean browsing experience.

We hope this tutorial has been helpful for you. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to reach out to us.

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