To delete cookies on your Samsung phone, open your web browser and navigate to its settings menu, as the exact steps depend on whether you use Samsung Internet or Google Chrome. Clearing cookies removes stored website data that can fix login problems, protect your privacy, and help with freeing up phone storage space.
Clear cookies on Samsung Internet browser
If you use the Samsung Internet browser, follow these steps to delete cookies:
- Open Samsung Internet.
- Tap the menu icon in the bottom-right corner.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Personal browsing data.
- Tap Delete browsing data.
- Select Cookies and site data (or any other browsing data items you want to remove).
- Tap Delete data, then tap Delete to confirm.
After clearing cookies, you may need to sign in again on some websites. This process works on all Galaxy devices running Samsung Internet; there is no separate model-specific procedure.
On an iPhone, go to Settings > Apps > Safari > Clear History and Website Data, where you can choose a timeframe. Alternatively, go to Settings > Apps > Safari > Advanced > Website Data > Remove All Website Data; the button may be grayed out if there is no data or if Screen Time restrictions are enabled. Safari profiles can be cleared individually by choosing a specific profile or All Profiles.
Clear cookies on Google Chrome for Android
If you use Google Chrome, here is how to clear cookies:
- Open Chrome on your Android device.
- Tap More (the three-dot icon) at the top right.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Privacy and security.
- Tap Delete browsing data.
- Choose a Time range. Options include Last 15 minutes, Last hour, Last 24 hours, Last 7 days, Last 4 weeks, or All time. The default is 15 minutes.
- Check Cookies and site data.
- Tap Delete data.
Clearing cookies in Chrome does not sign you out of your Google Account.
How to delete cookies for a single website in Chrome
If you only need to remove cookies from one website, Chrome lets you do that without affecting other sites:
- Open Chrome and go to the website.
- Tap Page info (the lock or "i" icon) in the address bar.
- Tap Cookies and site data.
- Tap Delete next to the stored data you want to remove.
This is useful when you are having trouble with just one site, such as a login error or a display issue.
What happens after you delete cookies
After clearing cookies, you will be signed out of most websites. Personalized settings like language preferences or theme choices may reset. Saved passwords are not affected because browsers store them separately. Your browsing may feel slightly different until sites re-set new cookies on your next visit. This is normal and helps maintain your privacy while still allowing websites to function.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will deleting cookies on my Samsung phone delete my saved passwords?
No. Cookies and saved passwords are stored separately by your browser. Clearing cookies removes website data and preferences but does not affect passwords you have saved in your browser's password manager.
Will deleting cookies delete my saved passwords?
No, cookies and passwords are stored separately. Clearing cookies removes site data and preferences but leaves saved passwords untouched in your browser's password manager.
Will deleting cookies affect my browsing experience?
Yes. You will be signed out of most sites, site preferences may be removed, and you may need to re-enter information on your next visit.
Can I delete cookies on my Samsung phone without affecting other data?
Yes. Clearing cookies only affects your browser data. Your photos, contacts, and apps are not impacted.
Can I delete cookies from all browsers at once on my Samsung phone?
No. There is no system-wide setting to clear cookies from every browser at the same time. You must open each browser app individually and follow its specific cookie-clearing steps.
Does clearing cookies free up a lot of storage space?
Cookies are very small text files, so clearing them alone frees up minimal space. If you want to reclaim more storage, also clear your browser's cache, which stores larger files like images and page snapshots.
Will I lose my browsing history when I delete cookies?
Not necessarily. When you delete cookies, you are only removing the stored site data. Browsing history is a separate category. In both Samsung Internet and Chrome, you can choose to clear history, cookies, and cache independently.
Why do some websites still remember me after I delete cookies?
Some websites use other methods to remember you, such as local storage or server-side sessions. You may need to sign out manually or use the site's own privacy settings to fully reset your preferences.
