Samsung Galaxy S2 — How to clear the system cache for the Galaxy S2

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Loie Favre
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Feb 6, 2014, 10:39:39 AM via Website

Hey AndroidPIT readers,

If you have problems with your Galaxy S2 and that the smartphone isn't working properly, a good solution to this is to wipe the system cache of the phone. You don't even need to do a hard reset. In fact, doing a system cache will NOT delete any of your personal info, but only the background and application cache. Cache is stored data on the phone which allows apps to load quicker, it's like the data is on standby until you need it again. Wiping it simpyl means that the app will have to reload the data.

Here's how it's done:

  1. Turn off phone
  2. Remove the battery and reinsert.
  3. Hold down Volume UP and Volume Down keys
  4. Press and hold the power button while still holding down to BOTH volume keys.
  5. As soon as you see the Samsung logo, release all keys/buttons.
  6. Press on the Volume Down to scroll down to teh delete all cache data.
  7. Press home to select.
  8. Wait for a few minutes for the phone to clear the data.
  9. Then press home to select reboot system now.
  10. Wait for your phone to reboot.

There you go! Your system cache should be wipe and leave you with a much more fluid smartphone.

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joseph levi
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Apr 15, 2014, 10:40:11 AM via Website

hi, i was trying to reset my phone and i accidentally erased phone info,insetting,that is way i cannot supply relevant details ,for team to help me ,with phone info,i could select hide my number or let any one view my number,which i would prefer to show private,can your team help me reset to full settings i am ,stuck .

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Charlotte Gould
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Dec 15, 2015, 6:22:55 PM via Website

Hi
If I do a cache system will I lose my apps?
Thanks

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pentel
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Jun 17, 2016, 6:27:18 AM via Website

Charlotte Gould

Hi
If I do a cache system will I lose my apps?
Thanks

No, you will not lose your apps.:)

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Dawn Smith
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Mar 27, 2017, 3:16:32 PM via Website

BAD advice since the Samsung SII GT I9 100 does not have TWO VOLUME KEYS! Just one!
Sort of kills any confidence a user is going to have for the site!

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Cuba England
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Oct 18, 2017, 2:19:37 PM via Website

Another clueless woman. The Samsung SII GTI9100 has a single rocker switch which covers the volume up and volume down buttons i.e. 2 BUTTONS. I hope you don't breed.

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