So setzen Sie Google Chrome auf Android zurück

Web browsers are the pathways to the modern internet. Of the plethora of web browsers available for free download and use, Google Chrome has remained a user favorite for years. This Google-based web browser has a minimal, easy-to-use interface, and works faster than most of its counterparts; thus, making it an ideal choice for most. But like every software, it tends to slow down at times, and needs to be refreshed to function properly. If your Google Chrome application has slowed down or is experiencing glitches due to bugs, resetting it completely, would be the ideal way to go. Read below to learn how to reset Google Chrome on Android Smartphones.

Why Reset Your Browser?

Browsers today are smarter than ever before. They tend to store most information viz Browsing history, Cookies, Passwords, Auto-fill, etc. in the form of cache. Even though, this helps in loading webpages quicker but, this saved data takes up a lot of space. Over time, as a web browser keeps saving more information, the speedy functioning of your smartphone decreases. In such scenarios, you need to reset your browser. It will restore your browser to its default settings and will delete cache storage data. Moreover, as the data on Google Chrome is linked with your Google account, important information like Bookmarks is saved. Hence, it ensures that your workflow is not hindered in any way.

How to Reset Google Chrome on Android Smartphones

In this small guide, we have explained two methods to reset Google Chrome on Android through mobile settings and through Chrome settings. You can use either of these as per your convenience.

Hinweis: Da Smartphones nicht über die gleichen Einstellungsoptionen verfügen und diese von Hersteller zu Hersteller unterschiedlich sind, stellen Sie sicher, dass die Einstellungen korrekt sind, bevor Sie Änderungen vornehmen.

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Method 1: Reset Google Chrome via Device Settings

Resetting Google Chrome on Android is fairly simple and can be done directly from the Application Manager on your phone. Clearing Chrome cache data truly resets the app and improves its performance. Here are the steps to reset Google Chrome via Settings:

1. Öffnen Einstellungen und tippe auf Apps und Benachrichtigungen.

2. On the next screen, tap Alle Apps anzeigen, wie gezeigt.

3. From the list of all installed applications, find and tap on Chrome, wie unten dargestellt.

4. Tippen Sie nun auf Speicher und Cache Option, wie hervorgehoben.

5. Tippen Sie hier auf Raum verwalten fortfahren.

6. The Google Chrome Storage screen will appear. Tap Alle Daten löschen, wie unten dargestellt.

7. A dialogue box will ask for your confirmation. Here, tap on OK to delete Chrome app data.

Launch Google Chrome. It will now, operate at its default settings. You can customize it as per your convenience.

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Method 2: Reset Google Chrome via Chrome App

Apart from the aforementioned method, you can clear the cache storage in Chrome from within the app itself.

1. Öffnen Sie die Google Chrome application auf deinem Android-Handy.

2. Tippen Sie auf Dreipunkt-Symbol in der oberen rechten Ecke des Bildschirms.

3. From the menu that appears, tap on Einstellungen , wie gezeigt.

4. Within the Settings menu, tap the option titled Privatsphäre und Sicherheit.

5. Tippen Sie anschließend auf Clear browsing data, wie im gegebenen Bild hervorgehoben.

6. Information regarding your browsing activity will be displayed i.e. number of sites you visited, cookies that have been stored, and cache data that has been collected over time. Adjust the preferences in this section and wählen the data you want to delete and the data you want to retain.

7. Once you have selected the desired options, tap on Genaues Datum, wie dargestellt.

This will clear all cached data from Google Chrome and restore its optimal functionality.

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Browsers tend to slow down over time and become slow. The methods mentioned above bring back life to crammed-up browsers. If you have any queries or suggestions, drop them in the comment section below.