Where to Find the Clear Browsing Data Option

On a Samsung tablet, clearing cookies depends on which browser you use. Most Samsung tablets come with either Samsung Internet or Google Chrome pre-installed. Both browsers store cookies the same way — as small files that websites use to remember your login information, preferences, and browsing history — but the steps to clear them differ slightly.

The fastest route is to open your browser's settings menu and look for an option called "Clear browsing data" or "Delete data". This single menu handles cookies along with cached images, browsing history, and saved passwords, so you can clear everything at once or select only cookies if you prefer.

Key Takeaways

  • Samsung Internet and Google Chrome both clear cookies through a "Clear browsing data" menu in settings, accessible from the three-dot menu icon.
  • You can choose to clear only cookies or delete cookies along with browsing history, cached images, and saved passwords in one action.
  • The process takes less than one minute and does not require restarting your tablet.
  • Clearing cookies will log you out of most websites, so you will need to sign back in the next time you visit them.

Clearing Cookies in Samsung Internet

Open Samsung Internet and tap the three-dot menu icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. Scroll down and tap "Settings". Then tap "Privacy" or "Delete browsing data" — the exact wording varies depending on your tablet's software version.

A menu will appear with checkboxes for different types of data. Make sure the box next to "Cookies and site data" is checked. You can also check "Browsing history" and "Cached images and files" if you want to clear those at the same time. Tap "Delete" or "Clear" at the bottom of the screen. The process usually finishes in a few seconds.

Clearing Cookies in Google Chrome

Open Google Chrome and tap the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner. Tap "Settings". Then tap "Privacy and security" and select "Clear browsing data".

A popup window will appear with a time range selector at the top. The default is usually "All time", which clears cookies from your entire browsing history. If you only want to clear cookies from the last day or week, tap the dropdown and choose a shorter timeframe. Check the box next to "Cookies and site data" and tap "Clear data". Chrome will finish within a few seconds.

What Happens After You Clear Cookies

Once cookies are cleared, websites will no longer remember you. The next time you visit a site where you were logged in — like email, social media, or online banking — you will need to enter your username and password again. This is normal and expected.

Websites may also forget your preferences, such as language settings or whether you had items in a shopping cart. Some sites may load slightly slower the first time you visit after clearing cookies because they have to read preference data again. None of this causes any damage to your tablet or the websites themselves.

Clearing Cookies Without Clearing Other Data

If you want to clear only cookies and leave your browsing history and cached images intact, pay close attention to the checkboxes in the clear data menu. In Samsung Internet, uncheck "Browsing history" and "Cached images and files" and leave only "Cookies and site data" checked. In Chrome, do the same — uncheck everything except "Cookies and site data".

This approach is useful if you want to log out of websites for privacy reasons but do not want to lose your browsing history or slow down your tablet by forcing it to re-read images you have already seen.

Automatic Cookie Clearing on Exit

Both Samsung Internet and Chrome allow you to set cookies to clear automatically every time you close the browser. In Samsung Internet, go to Settings, tap "Privacy", and toggle on "Delete cookies and site data". In Chrome, go to Settings, tap "Privacy and security", and toggle on "Clear cookies and site data" under the "Clear browsing data" section.

With this setting enabled, you do not have to manually clear cookies — they disappear on their own when you close the browser completely. This is a good option if you use your tablet on a shared device or want maximum privacy without extra steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will clearing cookies delete my saved passwords?

No, not unless you specifically check the box for "Passwords" or "Saved passwords" in the clear data menu. Cookies and passwords are stored separately. You can clear cookies alone and keep your passwords intact, or clear both if you prefer.

Can I clear cookies from just one website?

Samsung Internet and Chrome do not have a built-in option to clear cookies from a single website at once. You can only clear all cookies or none. If you need to log out of one specific site, the easiest method is to manually log out through the website itself.

What if I clear cookies by accident?

There is no undo button for cleared cookies. However, you can straightforward log back into the websites you use regularly. Your tablet and the websites are not damaged, and you can restore access by signing in again with your username and password.

Do I need to restart my tablet after clearing cookies?

No. Clearing cookies takes effect when ready and does not require a restart. You can continue using your browser right away.