Where to find and delete cookies on Samsung tablets
Cookies are small files that websites store on your tablet to remember your login information, preferences, and browsing history. Deleting them is straightforward on Samsung tablets, but the exact steps depend on which browser you use. The most common browsers — Samsung Internet, Chrome, and Firefox — all have a settings menu where you can clear cookies in under a minute.
You do not need to restart your tablet or read anything. The process is built into every browser. After you delete cookies, you may need to log back into websites you visit regularly, because those sites will no longer remember you.
Key Takeaways
- Samsung Internet, Chrome, and Firefox all let you delete cookies through their settings menu without restarting your tablet.
- You can delete all cookies at once or choose a date range — for example, cookies from the last hour or the last week.
- After deleting cookies, websites will no longer remember your login information, so you may need to sign in again.
- Clearing cookies does not delete your saved passwords unless you specifically choose to clear those too.
- You can set your browser to delete cookies automatically every time you close it.
Delete cookies in Samsung Internet
Samsung Internet is the default browser on most Samsung tablets. Open the app and tap the three horizontal lines (called a 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 it. A window will appear with checkboxes for different types of data. Make sure Cookies and site data is checked. You can leave other boxes unchecked if you only want to delete cookies. At the top of the window, you will see a dropdown menu that says All time — this controls how far back the deletion goes. Leave it on All time to delete all cookies, or tap it to choose a shorter period like Last hour or Last week. Tap Delete at the bottom right.
Delete cookies in Chrome
Open Chrome and tap the three vertical dots in the top right corner. Tap Settings. Tap Privacy and security, then tap Delete browsing data.
A window will open. Make sure the checkbox next to Cookies and site data is checked. At the top, you will see a dropdown that says All time — you can change this to delete cookies from a specific time period instead. Tap Delete data to finish.
Delete cookies in Firefox
Open Firefox and tap the three horizontal lines in the bottom right corner. Tap Settings. Tap Delete browsing data.
A menu will appear with options for what to delete. Tap the checkbox next to Cookies to select it. You can also tap Cookies itself to see a dropdown that lets you choose a time range. Tap Delete browsing data at the bottom to complete the action.
Set your browser to delete cookies automatically
If you want cookies deleted every time you close your browser, you can turn on this setting instead of deleting them manually. In Samsung Internet, go to Settings, tap Privacy, and toggle on Delete browsing data on exit. In Chrome, go to Settings, tap Privacy and security, and toggle on Delete cookies and site data when you quit Chrome. In Firefox, go to Settings, tap Privacy, and under Cookies, select Delete cookies and site data when Firefox is closed.
With this setting on, your cookies will be removed automatically, but you will need to sign in to websites again each time you open the browser. This is useful if you share your tablet with others or want to keep your browsing private.
What happens after you delete cookies
Websites will no longer remember you after you delete their cookies. The next time you visit a site you normally log into — like email, social media, or online banking — you will need to enter your username and password again. Websites may also forget preferences you set, like your language choice or whether you prefer dark mode.
Deleting cookies does not affect your saved passwords. If you have saved your password in the browser, you can still use the autofill feature to log in quickly. If you want to delete saved passwords as well, look for a separate option in your browser's privacy settings — it is usually called Passwords or Saved passwords.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will deleting cookies slow down my tablet?
No. Deleting cookies will not make your tablet faster or slower. Cookies are very small files and do not take up meaningful storage space. Clearing them is mainly about privacy and removing login information, not about improving performance.
Can I delete cookies from just one website?
Yes, but it requires a few extra steps. In most browsers, you can tap the address bar, then tap the lock icon or information icon next to the website name. Look for an option like Cookies or Site settings and tap it to see cookies from that specific site. You can then delete them individually, though most people find it easier to delete all cookies at once.
What is the difference between deleting cookies and clearing browsing history?
Cookies are files websites store on your tablet. Browsing history is a list of websites you visited. Deleting cookies removes stored data from websites; deleting history removes the list of sites you went to. You can delete one without deleting the other — just make sure only the option you want is checked before you tap delete.
Do I need to delete cookies regularly?
No, but some people do it for privacy reasons. Cookies themselves are not harmful — they help websites remember you and load faster. If you share your tablet with others or want to keep your browsing private, deleting cookies regularly is a good habit. If you use your tablet alone, it is not necessary.
Will deleting cookies log me out of everything?
Yes. Deleting cookies will log you out of any website where you were signed in. The next time you visit those sites, you will need to sign in again. If you have saved your passwords in the browser, signing back in will be quick because the browser can autofill your username and password.