Clearing cookies from your Samsung tablet depends on which browser you use

The steps to remove cookies differ between Samsung Internet (the built-in browser) and Chrome, which many Samsung tablet owners also use. Both processes take less than a minute and happen in the Settings menu within each browser app. You do not need to restart your tablet or install anything — the browser handles it all internally.

Cookies are small files websites store on your device to remember your login information, preferences, and browsing history. Clearing them can solve slow performance, free up storage space, or remove tracking data before you sell or give away your tablet.

Key Takeaways

  • Samsung Internet and Chrome both store their cookie-clearing option in Settings, not in your tablet's main settings app.
  • You can delete all cookies at once or choose a specific date range — for example, cookies from the last week only.
  • Clearing cookies will log you out of most websites, so have your passwords ready or use a password manager before you start.
  • Clearing cookies does not delete your bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history unless you specifically select those options too.

How to clear cookies in Samsung Internet

Open the Samsung Internet app and tap the three-line menu icon in the bottom right corner. Scroll down and tap Settings, then tap Privacy. You will see an option called Delete browsing data — tap it.

A popup will appear with several checkboxes. Make sure Cookies and site data is checked. You can also check Cached images and files if you want to free up storage space. At the top of the popup, choose your time range: All time clears everything, or you can select Last hour, Last day, Last week, or Last month. Tap Delete to finish.

How to clear cookies in Chrome on your Samsung tablet

Open the Chrome app and tap the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner. Tap Settings, then tap Privacy and security. Select Clear browsing data.

A window will open showing what Chrome can delete. The Cookies and site data checkbox should already be checked. At the top, use the dropdown menu to choose your time range — All time removes all cookies, or pick a shorter window if you only want to clear recent ones. Tap Clear data when you are ready.

What happens after you clear cookies

You will be logged out of most websites automatically. The next time you visit a site that required a login, you will need to enter your username and password again. If you use a password manager like Google Password Manager or Samsung Pass, it can fill in your login details for you, so you do not have to type them manually.

Websites may also forget your preferences — for example, a news site might reset to its default layout instead of the custom view you had set up. This is normal and expected. Your bookmarks and saved passwords remain untouched unless you specifically checked those boxes before deleting.

The difference between clearing cookies and clearing all browsing data

Cookies are just one type of data your browser stores. When you clear browsing data, you can also remove your browsing history, cached images and files, saved passwords, and autofill information. If you only want to remove cookies and leave everything else alone, uncheck the other boxes before you tap Delete or Clear data.

Some people clear cookies regularly but keep their browsing history and saved passwords. Others clear everything at once. There is no right answer — it depends on what you want to keep and what you want to remove.

Clearing cookies on other browsers

If you use Firefox, Opera, or another browser on your Samsung tablet, the process is similar but the menu locations differ slightly. Open the browser's menu (usually three dots or three lines), look for Settings or Privacy, and search for an option to clear browsing data or cookies. Most browsers group this feature in the same place and use similar wording.

If you cannot find the option, try searching the browser's help documentation or settings for the word "clear" — most browsers will surface the right menu when you do.

Why you might want to clear cookies regularly

Websites use cookies to track your browsing across the internet and build a profile of your interests for advertising purposes. Clearing cookies periodically reduces the amount of tracking data stored on your device. It also frees up a small amount of storage space, though the impact is usually minimal unless you have been browsing for months without clearing.

If your tablet feels sluggish or a website is not loading correctly, clearing cookies and cached data can sometimes fix the problem. Corrupted cookie files occasionally cause login errors or page display issues, and a fresh start resolves them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will clearing cookies delete my saved passwords?

No, unless you specifically check the box for saved passwords before you clear. Cookies and passwords are stored separately. You can clear cookies alone and keep your passwords intact.

Can I clear cookies from just one website instead of all of them?

Samsung Internet and Chrome do not offer a built-in way to delete cookies from a single website. You can only clear all cookies or cookies from a specific time period. If you need to clear data from one site only, your best option is to clear all cookies and then log back into the sites you use regularly.

What is the difference between clearing cookies and clearing cache?

Cookies are small text files that store login information and preferences. Cache is a collection of images, videos, and other files that websites read to your tablet to load faster next time. Both can be cleared together or separately, depending on what you select in the delete menu.

Do I need to restart my tablet after clearing cookies?

No. The browser clears cookies when ready, and you can keep using it right away. You do not need to close and reopen the app or restart your tablet.

Will clearing cookies speed up my tablet?

Clearing cookies alone will not noticeably speed up your tablet unless corrupted cookie files were causing a specific problem. Clearing cached images and files may free up a small amount of storage space, which can help if your tablet is running very low on space.