Clear cookies through the Samsung Internet app settings
The fastest way to clear cookies on a Samsung tablet is through the Samsung Internet browser, which comes pre-installed on most Samsung devices. Open Samsung Internet, tap the three-line menu icon in the bottom right corner, then select Settings. Scroll down and tap Privacy, then choose Delete browsing data. A popup will appear with several options — make sure Cookies and site data is checked, then tap Delete.
This method removes cookies stored by websites you have visited. The process takes less than a minute and does not affect your saved passwords or bookmarks unless you specifically check those boxes before deleting.
Key Takeaways
- Samsung Internet's delete browsing data option removes cookies in three taps and is the most direct method on Samsung tablets.
- Chrome, Firefox, and other third-party browsers have their own cookie-clearing menus — each one requires a slightly different path through settings.
- Clearing cookies does not delete your passwords or bookmarks unless you check those boxes before confirming the deletion.
- If a website is not loading correctly or showing outdated information, clearing cookies for that site often fixes the problem.
Clear cookies in Google Chrome on your Samsung tablet
If you use Chrome instead of Samsung Internet, the process is similar but the menu location differs. Open Chrome and tap the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner. Select Settings, then tap Privacy and security. Choose Clear browsing data. Make sure the time range is set to All time if you want to remove all cookies, then check that Cookies and site data is selected. Tap Clear data to finish.
Chrome stores cookies separately from Samsung Internet, so clearing cookies in one browser does not affect the other. If you use both browsers regularly, you may need to clear cookies in each one.
Clear cookies in Firefox on your Samsung tablet
Firefox uses a different menu structure. Open Firefox and tap the three-line menu icon at the bottom right of the screen. Scroll down and select Settings. Tap Delete browsing data. Check that Cookies is selected, then tap the Delete browsing data button at the bottom of the screen.
Firefox also allows you to clear data for a specific website without clearing all cookies. In the main menu, select Settings, then Privacy, and look for Manage data to see a list of sites that have stored cookies on your device.
Clear cookies for a single website without clearing all cookies
If you only want to remove cookies from one website, Samsung Internet lets you do this without clearing everything. Open Samsung Internet and tap the three-line menu, then select Settings and Privacy. Tap Manage website permissions or Site permissions (the exact name varies by tablet model). Find the website in the list and tap it, then select Clear or Reset to remove only that site's cookies.
This approach is useful when one website is malfunctioning but you want to keep cookies from other sites intact. It is also faster than clearing all cookies when you only need to troubleshoot a specific page.
What happens when you clear cookies
Clearing cookies removes small files that websites use to remember your preferences, login information, and browsing history on that site. After clearing cookies, you may notice that websites no longer remember your language preference, font size, or other customizations you had set. You will likely need to log back into accounts on sites that required a login.
Clearing cookies does not delete your browsing history, bookmarks, or saved passwords unless you specifically check those boxes in the deletion menu. It also does not remove files you have downloaded or affect any apps installed on your tablet — only data stored by the web browser itself.
When to clear cookies on your Samsung tablet
Clear cookies when a website is not loading correctly, showing outdated information, or behaving strangely. Many login problems, shopping cart errors, and page display issues resolve after clearing cookies. You should also clear cookies if you are selling or giving away your tablet, as cookies can contain personal information about the sites you have visited.
Some people clear cookies regularly for privacy reasons, though this is a personal choice. Clearing cookies does not prevent websites from tracking you in the future — it only removes the tracking data already stored on your device. If privacy is your main concern, consider using your browser's private or incognito mode instead, which does not store cookies at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will clearing cookies delete my passwords?
No, unless you specifically check the Passwords box before deleting. Cookies and saved passwords are stored separately. You can clear cookies while keeping passwords intact by unchecking the password option in the deletion menu.
Do I need to clear cookies regularly?
Not unless you experience problems with websites or have privacy concerns. Cookies do not slow down your tablet or take up much storage space. Clear them only when a site is not working properly or before you hand off your device to someone else.
What is the difference between clearing cookies and clearing browsing history?
Browsing history is a list of websites you have visited; cookies are small files websites store on your device. Clearing history removes the list of sites, while clearing cookies removes the data those sites stored. You can clear one without clearing the other by unchecking the relevant boxes.
Why does a website ask me to log in again after I clear cookies?
Websites use cookies to keep you logged in. When you clear cookies, that login information is deleted, so the website no longer recognizes you. You will need to enter your username and password again the next time you visit.
Can I clear cookies from just one website without clearing all cookies?
Yes. In Samsung Internet, go to Settings > Privacy > Manage website permissions, find the site, and tap Clear. This removes only that site's cookies while leaving others intact.