We tell you how to make the viber take up less space.
Viber is a convenient and popular messenger used by many Ukrainians. However, some complain that it greatly “clogs” the phone’s memory, which is why they have to delete photos and even chats. found out how to clear the cache in Viber and free up space.
How to free up device memory in Viber – general recommendations
In order for Viber to work correctly, do not forget to constantly update the application and delete unnecessary media files – this will allow you to maintain optimal speed for both Viber and the smartphone itself. It is likely that the new version of Viber already has built-in functions that will solve the problem with performance and memory, and you will not have to clear the cache manually.
How to clear the cache in Viber on iPhone and Android
Application cache is temporary files that Viber stores on the device to make the application itself work faster. However, they are the ones that can “slow down” the functionality of the phone, so it is important to know how to clear the cache in Viber.
Instructions for iPhone owners:
- go to the “Settings” section in the iPhone itself;
- scroll down until you see the Viber application;
- click on it;
- inside the application’s additional settings, select “Memory and data”;
- Click the “Clear cache” button and wait.
Instructions on how to clear the cache on an Android smartphone in Viber:
- open the Viber application;
- click on the menu icon in the upper left corner;
- go to “Settings”, click on “Data storage and cache”;
- remove everything you don’t need.
This action will help you get rid of unnecessary data, but will not affect your contacts and messages in any way – everything will remain on your smartphone. In order not to lose photos, it is advisable to download them to your phone before cleaning.
Another useful life hack on how to clear memory in Viber, but save correspondence – before you start clearing the cache, create a backup copy of your messages. Go to the settings menu, select “Messages and calls”, and then “Message backup”. Next you need to follow the instructions on the phone screen. As a result, you will receive all correspondence in the form of a file that can be saved on your computer.
