Caching in web browsers is a mechanism used to store copies of web resources (such as HTML pages, images, stylesheets, and scripts) locally on a user's device. This enables faster loading times and reduces server load by allowing browsers to retrieve resources from the cache instead of requesting them from the server every time a user visits a webpage.
Cached resources may become outdated if the content on the server has been updated since the resource was initially cached. This can lead to users seeing old or incorrect information, negatively impacting the user experience and potentially causing confusion.
Upvise along with most other websites uses caching for the reasons outlined above.
Please note that clearing the cache will remove temporary files and data that are stored in the cache, but it will not delete your browsing history or saved passwords. If you want to delete this type of data as well, you will need to select the appropriate options in your browser's settings or preferences.
Mobile Devices: How to Clear Cache?
Clearing the cache on mobile devices can help resolve issues related to performance, storage, and app functionality. Here are step-by-step instructions for both iOS and Android devices:
For iOS, there isn't usually an option to clear the cache for specific apps without uninstalling the app. Here’s how you can manage the storage used by Upvise:
Open Settings: Tap on the "Settings" icon on your home screen.
General: Scroll down and tap on "General."
iPhone Storage: Tap on "iPhone Storage" (or "iPad Storage" depending on your device).
Find Upvise: Scroll through the list of apps to find Upvise and tap on it.
Offload the App: Tap "Offload App" to free up storage used by the app without deleting your documents and data.
Reinstall the App: Tap "Reinstall App" to put it back on your device.
This approach does not remove your data but clears temporary files and reinstalls the app.
Android allows more direct management of app cache:
Open Settings: Go to the "Settings" app on your Android device.
Apps or Applications: Tap on "Apps" or "Applications" (this might vary depending on your Android version).
Find Upvise: Scroll through the list or use the search function to find the Upvise app.
App Info: Tap on the app name to open the app info page.
Storage: Tap on "Storage" or "Storage & Cache" depending on your device.
Clear Cache: Tap on "Clear Cache" to remove temporary files stored by the app.
Clearing the cache on Android is straightforward and won’t affect your app data or settings. This can often help if you're experiencing performance issues or errors that are related to outdated or corrupted cache files.
Web Browser: How to Clear Cache?
A few tips to help ensure Upvise is running smoothly on your browser.
Regularly clear cache in a web browser. You can follow the steps below for the specific browser you are using
Note: After completing the steps, you will need to CLOSE/Exit all browsers and reload so the cache clears successfully.
Click the three dots in the top-right corner of the window.
Select "More tools" from the dropdown menu.
Select "Clear browsing data" from the submenu.
In the "Clear browsing data" window, select the types of data you want to remove.
Use the dropdown menu at the top to choose the time range for which you want to clear the cache.
Click the "Clear data" button.
Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of the window.
Select "Options" from the dropdown menu.
In the left-hand column, select "Privacy & Security".
Scroll down to the "Cookies and Site Data" section.
Click the "Clear Data" button.
In the "Clear Data" window, select the types of data you want to remove.
Use the dropdown menu at the top to choose the time range for which you want to clear the cache.
Click the "Clear" button.
Click the three dots in the top-right corner of the window.
Select "History" from the dropdown menu.
Select "Clear history" from the submenu.
In the "Clear browsing data" window, select the types of data you want to remove.
Use the dropdown menu at the top to choose the time range for which you want to clear the cache.