Where to find and delete cookies on a Samsung tablet

Cookies on your Samsung tablet live inside your web browser — usually Samsung Internet or Google Chrome — not in a separate system folder. To delete them, you open your browser's settings, find the option for browsing data or cache, and clear cookies from there. The exact steps depend on which browser you use, but both Samsung Internet and Chrome follow the same basic path: settings menu, privacy or security section, clear browsing data, then check the box for cookies.

The reason cookies matter is that they store login information, website preferences, and tracking data. Clearing them can speed up a slow browser, log you out of websites, or stop advertisers from following you across sites. You do not need to delete them regularly unless you want to — they do not harm your tablet the way old files might harm a computer.

Key Takeaways

  • Cookies are stored inside your browser app (Samsung Internet or Chrome), not in your tablet's main settings.
  • Deleting cookies will log you out of most websites and remove saved passwords unless you uncheck that option.
  • You can delete all cookies at once or set your browser to delete them automatically when you close it.
  • Clearing cookies takes less than a minute and does not harm your tablet or its performance.

How to delete cookies in Samsung Internet

Open the Samsung Internet app on your tablet. Tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the bottom right corner. Scroll down and tap Settings.

In Settings, tap Privacy. You will see an option called Delete browsing data — tap that. 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. Leave Passwords unchecked unless you want to delete saved passwords too. Tap Delete at the bottom. The cookies are now gone.

How to delete cookies in Google Chrome

Open the Chrome app. Tap the three vertical dots in the top right corner. Tap Settings.

Tap Privacy and security, then tap Clear browsing data. At the top of the popup, make sure the time range is set to All time if you want to delete all cookies, or choose a specific range like Last 7 days. Check the box next to Cookies and site data. Tap Clear data. Chrome will delete the cookies when ready.

What happens when you delete cookies

After you delete cookies, you will be logged out of most websites. The next time you visit a site that required a login — like email, social media, or banking — you will need to enter your username and password again. This is normal and expected.

Websites may also forget your preferences. For example, if a news site remembered that you prefer dark mode, it will go back to light mode until you visit again and it sets a new cookie. Your browsing speed may improve slightly because your browser no longer has to load old cookie data, though the difference is usually small on modern tablets.

Set your browser to delete cookies automatically

If you want cookies deleted every time you close your browser, you can turn on that setting instead of deleting them manually.

In Samsung Internet: Go to Settings > Privacy, and toggle on Delete browsing data on exit. Choose what data to delete — make sure Cookies and site data is checked. From now on, cookies will be cleared when you close the app.

In Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security, and toggle on Delete cookies and site data when you quit Chrome. Chrome will then clear cookies every time you fully close the app (not just minimize it).

The difference between clearing cookies and clearing cache

Cookies and cache are related but separate. Cookies are small text files that store login information and website preferences. Cache is a collection of images, scripts, and other files that websites read to your tablet so they load faster next time.

Clearing cache frees up storage space and can fix websites that load incorrectly. Clearing cookies logs you out of sites and removes tracking data. You can delete one without deleting the other — both browsers let you check or uncheck each option separately in the clear browsing data menu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will deleting cookies slow down my tablet?

No. Deleting cookies does not affect your tablet's speed or performance. It may slightly improve browsing speed because your browser has less data to load, but the difference is usually not noticeable.

Do I need to delete cookies regularly?

No. Cookies do not pile up or cause problems over time. Delete them only if you want to log out of sites, free up a small amount of storage, or stop websites from tracking you. There is no maintenance schedule you need to follow.

Will I lose my passwords if I delete cookies?

Not unless you specifically check the Passwords box when clearing browsing data. Passwords are stored separately from cookies. If you uncheck that box, your saved passwords will stay on your tablet.

What if a website is not working after I delete cookies?

Try logging in again. Some websites store important data in cookies, and deleting them can cause the site to behave oddly until you refresh your login. If the problem continues, try clearing the cache for that specific site or restarting your browser.

Can I delete cookies from just one website?

In Samsung Internet, you can tap the address bar, then tap the lock or info icon next to the website name and manage site permissions. In Chrome, go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings to control individual sites. However, most people find it easier to delete all cookies at once.