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Own a Samsung smartwatch? This 30-second routine will keep your device running like new


Clearing the cache on your Galaxy Watch can fix battery drain, software glitches, and general sluggishness. Here's how to do it.

Kerry Wan/ZDNETAccording to a Samsung spokesperson, the Galaxy Watch's memory management operates automatically through system-driven optimization. If your watch is buggy, laggy, or draining battery faster than normal, clearing the cache can remove corrupted or outdated files, . The Reddit user also explains that there are certain circumstances when you should avoid cache-clearing, like right after a software update, when the smartwatch is already using extra compute power to rebuild the cache.

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