Clear cookies through your browser settings
The fastest way to clear cookies on a Samsung tablet is through your web browser's settings menu. The exact steps depend on which browser you use — Samsung Internet, Chrome, Firefox, or another app — but all of them store the option in a similar place. You will find it under a menu labeled "Privacy," "History," or "Clear browsing data."
Open your browser and look for the three vertical dots (called a menu button) in the top right corner of the screen. Tap it, then look for an option that says "Settings," "History," or "Clear browsing data." The wording varies by browser, but the function is the same: it removes stored cookies and other temporary files from your tablet's storage.
Key Takeaways
- Cookies are small files websites store on your tablet to remember your login information and browsing preferences.
- Samsung Internet, Chrome, and Firefox all let you clear cookies through their settings menu — usually found under the three-dot menu button.
- You can choose to clear cookies from just today, the last week, the last month, or all time.
- Clearing cookies will log you out of most websites and remove saved passwords unless you specifically protect them.
Clear cookies in Samsung Internet
Samsung Internet is the default browser on most Samsung tablets. To clear cookies, tap the three-dot menu button in the bottom right corner of the screen. Scroll down and tap "Settings."
In Settings, tap "Privacy." You will see an option called "Delete browsing data." Tap it. A window will appear with checkboxes for different types of data — make sure "Cookies and site data" is checked. You can also choose the time range: "All time," "Last 4 weeks," "Last week," or "Last day." Select your preference and tap "Delete."
Clear cookies in Google Chrome
If you use Chrome on your Samsung tablet, tap the three-dot menu button in the top right corner. Tap "Settings," then tap "Privacy and security." You will see "Clear browsing data" near the top of the screen.
Tap "Clear browsing data." A popup window will show several options. Make sure the checkbox next to "Cookies and other site data" is checked. At the top of the window, you can choose the time range — "All time," "Last 7 days," "Last 24 hours," or "Last 4 weeks." Select your time range and tap "Clear data."
Clear cookies in Firefox
Firefox stores the clear cookies option in a slightly different place. Tap the three-line menu button (called a hamburger menu) in the bottom right corner. Tap "Settings," then tap "Delete browsing data."
A window will open showing what data Firefox can delete. Make sure "Cookies" is checked. You can also choose whether to delete data from "All tabs" or just the current tab. Tap "Delete browsing data" to finish. Unlike Chrome and Samsung Internet, Firefox does not offer a time range option — it clears all cookies when you use this method.
What happens when you clear cookies
When you clear cookies, websites will no longer remember you the next time you visit them. You will be logged out of email accounts, social media, shopping sites, and any other service that uses cookies to keep you signed in. The next time you visit those sites, you will need to enter your username and password again.
Clearing cookies also removes stored preferences — websites will forget things like your language choice, your preferred layout, or items you left in a shopping cart. However, clearing cookies does not delete your saved passwords unless you specifically choose to delete those too. Most browsers give you the option to clear passwords separately from cookies, so you can keep one without the other.
Difference between clearing cookies and clearing cache
Cookies are small text files that websites use to store information about you — your login status, your preferences, items you have viewed. Cache is a collection of images, videos, and other files that websites store on your tablet to load faster the next time you visit.
When you clear browsing data, most browsers let you choose which type to delete. You can clear cookies without clearing cache, or vice versa. If your tablet is running slowly or a website is not loading correctly, clearing cache often helps more than clearing cookies. If you are concerned about privacy or want websites to forget you visited them, clearing cookies is the better choice.
When to clear cookies on your Samsung tablet
Clear cookies if you are selling or giving away your tablet and want to remove your login information from websites. Clear them if you notice a website is behaving strangely — sometimes old or corrupted cookie files cause login problems or display issues. Clear them if you share your tablet with other people and want to log out of your accounts.
You do not need to clear cookies regularly for your tablet to work well. Modern tablets have plenty of storage, and cookies take up very little space. However, some people clear cookies periodically for privacy reasons, especially if they use public Wi-Fi or share their device. If you clear cookies and then find you are constantly re-entering passwords, you can stop clearing them — it is entirely your choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will clearing cookies delete my saved passwords?
No, not unless you specifically check the box for "Passwords" or "Saved passwords" when you clear browsing data. Cookies and passwords are stored separately. Most browsers let you clear one without the other, so you can remove cookies while keeping your passwords saved.
What is the difference between clearing cookies and logging out?
Logging out removes your session from one website. Clearing cookies removes login information from all websites at once. If you log out of Gmail but do not clear cookies, Gmail still has a cookie file on your tablet. If you clear cookies, all your websites lose their cookies simultaneously.
Can I clear cookies from just one website instead of all of them?
Most Samsung tablet browsers do not offer an straightforward way to delete cookies from a single website. You can clear all cookies or none. Some browsers let you manage individual cookies through advanced settings, but this is not a standard feature. The simplest approach is to clear all cookies or to log out of the specific website you want to remove.
Do I need to restart my tablet after clearing cookies?
No. Clearing cookies takes effect when ready. You do not need to restart your tablet or close and reopen your browser. The next time you visit a website, it will not recognize you until you log in again.
Will clearing cookies speed up my Samsung tablet?
Slightly, but not noticeably in most cases. Cookies are very small files and take up minimal storage space. If your tablet is running slowly, clearing cache (which stores larger image and video files) usually makes more of a difference than clearing cookies. However, clearing both together will free up a bit more space.