A way to clear cache from (most) apps at once?

[GrouchoM]

Occasionally, one or more apps seem to get hung up re-using old data, i.e., my Weatherbug just stopped updating my location. I know how to go to AppSettings, select the app, wait....wait...wait for my phone to tally the memory, and then tap Clear Cache. Is there a quick way to occasionally clear cache from most if not all apps? I know this will temporarily slow up the apps that get cleared as this data speeds up app restart as well as helps use less data.

 

[funkylogik]

App Cache Cleaner https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.infolife.cache
Only use the one tap widget and only when needed. Don't set it to do it automatically, cache is there for a good reason

 

[chanchan05]

Actually you don't have to wait for the phone to tally memory. Just hit clear cache in the settings and it's good.

 

[GrouchoM]

Are you sure? The ClearCache button is greyed out and unresponsive until the tallying concludes?

 

[chanchan05]

Really? On my Tab 4 and Note 2 I don't wait, I just tap and I get a cleared cache message. The totals change as well.

 

[funkylogik]

Really? On my Tab 4 and Note 2 I don't wait, I just tap and I get a cleared cache message. The totals change as well.

In Settings, Storage, Cache?

 

[chanchan05]

In Settings, Storage, Cache?

Yup

 

[funkylogik]

Yup it's like 4 taps away

 

[llamalab]

Automate has a block for cleaning an apps cache:
http://androidforums.com/threads/ap...automate-automatic-tasks.694137/#post-6903556

 

[electricpete]

On my Samsung s5, doing anything in settings / manage apps is slow (might have something do with my 500 or so apps installed). And it definitely diss not allow to clear cache until it's done updating the numbers. Guess it varies by phone.

Tasker does not have that particular feature (maybe secure settings plug-in does). One point for automate (for people wanting that particular action)

 

[chanchan05]

On my Samsung s5, doing anything in settings / manage apps is slow (might have something do with my 500 or so apps installed). And it definitely diss not allow to clear cache until it's done updating the numbers. Guess it varies by phone.

Tasker does not have that particular feature (maybe secure settings plug-in does). One point for automate (for people wanting that particular action)

Probably. I haven't even hit the 200 apps barrier. I actually doubt I hit 150.