Do ads that follow you around everywhere you go on the internet tire you out? You know, those annoying personalized ads that seem to know everything about you and your interests? Well, if you’re like most people, you probably are. The good news is, there’s something you can do about it. You can delete cookies on your Android device.
Now, you might be thinking, “What the heck are cookies?” Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They’re used to remember your preferences and make your browsing experience more personalized. But, they can also be used to track your online activity and collect data about you. That data is then used to target you with ads.
But, don’t worry, you don’t have to be a tech genius to delete cookies on your Android device. It’s actually quite easy, and we’re here to show you how. We’ll walk you through the steps to delete cookies on both the Chrome and Samsung Internet browsers.
So, if you’re ready to take back control of your online privacy and stop those pesky personalized ads, keep reading. By the end of this article, you’ll know exactly how to delete cookies on Android. And who knows, maybe you’ll even learn something new about cookies along the way!
How to Delete Cookies on Android on Chrome
1. Open the Chrome app and tap the three dots icon in the top right corner.
2. Tap History.
3. Tap Clear browsing data. This should take you to a checklist of what you wish to delete.
4. To delete all cookie data select the Time range drop down box and tap All time.
5. Select the Cookies and site data tick box, as well as the tick boxes for any other data you wish to wipe.
6. Tap Clear data.
How to Delete Cookies on Android on Chrome
1. Open the Samsung Internet app and tap the three lines icon in the bottom right corner.
2. Tap History.
3. Under the privacy section, tap Personal Browsing Data.
4. Tap Delete browsing data
5. Select Cookies and site data (and whatever else you wish to delete).
6. Tap Delete data.