Como restablecer Google Chrome en Android

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.

Nota: Dado que os teléfonos intelixentes non teñen as mesmas opcións de configuración e, polo tanto, varían de fabricante a fabricante, asegúrate de ter a configuración correcta antes de cambiar calquera.

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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. Aberto Configuración e toque Aplicacións e notificacións.

2. On the next screen, tap Ver todas as aplicacións, como se mostra.

3. From the list of all installed applications, find and tap on cromo, como se representa a continuación.

4. Agora toca Almacenamento e caché opción, como se destaca.

5. Aquí, toca Manage space proceder.

6. The Google Chrome Storage screen will appear. Tap Borrar todos os datos, como se ilustra a continuación.

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. Abre o Google Chrome application no seu teléfono Android.

2. Toca sobre a icona de tres puntos desde a esquina superior dereita da pantalla.

3. From the menu that appears, tap on Configuración, como se mostra.

4. Within the Settings menu, tap the option titled Privacidade e seguridade.

5. A continuación, toque Clear browsing data, como se destaca na imaxe dada.

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 seleccionar the data you want to delete and the data you want to retain.

7. Once you have selected the desired options, tap on Borrar datos, como se representa.

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.