How to Clear the Cache on Xbox One Consoles

Have you ever noticed that your game loading, downloading, and uploading becomes slow, even when your internet connection works fine? The cached data may be slowing down your system. This blog will explain how to clear your cache on Xbox One without any technical expertise.

Why do you need to clean the Cache on Xbox One?

Let’s talk about Xbox One and the need to clear its cache. Xbox One is the third console in the Xbox series. 

Here is why you need to clean the cache on Xbox One.

Improved performance

As mentioned above, data accumulates in the cache over time, slowing your system. Cleaning the cache will help eliminate this extra data and improve your Xbox function. 

For example, when you play games on your Xbox, different temporary files from each round are stored in your cache. It also includes your character information, last saved game information, and profile settings. 

Most of this data may need to be updated, and you no longer use it. All of this piles up and creates a heap of unnecessary data. 

By cleaning the cache, you can restore your system’s performance, as it will not process and execute all the previously stored data in the cache. 

Freeing disk space

The data in your games is typically massive, so the cache is also significant. It takes up a lot of space on your system. 

You need to clear the cache to free up disk space. For example, you can clear the cache when your Xbox receives a new software update but has low storage. 

Similarly, clear it if you want to install a new game but cannot because the system needs more space. 

Protects personal information

Clearing the cache on your Xbox One will wipe away the stored traces of your login credentials and other sensitive data. 

When you initially log in, your console often caches or stores this information for convenience because it wants to automatically fill in details the next time you access the system. 

However, this convenience comes with a security price. If someone gains unauthorized access to your console, they can retrieve your login information to harm you.

Inconsistent data retrieval 

Inconsistent copies of the same data can be present in different caches of different processors in your system. 

If one processor makes a change that is not replicated in the other caches, the result is inconsistent data. 

Your system will experience game crashes, poor performance, and glitches in such conditions. 

When you clear the Xbox cache, all the inconsistent copies of the data will also be deleted, and you will have improved gaming performance.

Less data usage

Due to fluctuating internet speeds, we sometimes play games by connecting the Xbox to a Hotspot. In this scenario, the Xbox may consume more data if the system has cached data. 

More data will be consumed because it will be used to process and load temporary files, images, or information from websites and apps. 

With a cleared cache, the system only retrieves essential data rather than storing excessive temporary files. 

To use updated features

Despite performing a software update, you may not experience the updated features on your Xbox. The cache still has files you need to clear from the old version. 

Clean the cache before or after updating your system to avoid any glitches. 

Improved battery

Clearing the cache can indirectly help sustain your system’s battery life. Clearing large-size data from the cache reduces the load on the operating system. 

When you clear the cache, the system stops retrieving unnecessary data and prevents battery consumption. 

Lastly, when apps load faster due to a cleared cache, the system responds more quickly. This decreases the loading process and allows your system’s battery to last longer. 

Clearing the cache does not delete data!

You may be concerned that clearing the cache will cause you to lose all your data, but that’s false. 

It certainly does not delete your uploaded content, but the temporary copies of data it has stored for smooth performance. 

How to clear the cache on your Xbox One

There are three different methods for clearing the cache on your Xbox One. Let’s examine them one by one.

First method

This method is suggested for people who use Wifi. 

1. Click on the Home button of your Xbox One and go to settings.
2. Next, go to General and then Network settings.
3. In the Network settings, go to advanced stages.
4. Click on Alternate Mac Address. 
5. Tap on Clear.
6. You will be prompted to restart your Xbox.

After restarting, your system will be cleared out of the cache.

Second Method

1. Click on the Home button and go to settings.
2. Next, go to General and then Devices and Streaming. 
3. Click on “Blu-ray.” (This option may not appear on every device. If you are not getting this option, try the third method). 
4. Next, click on Persistent Storage.
5. Now click on Clear Persistent Storage. 

That’s it! Your cache is cleared.

Third Method

This is also called the Dirt Method. 

1. Take your physical console.
2. Press the power button until it turns off.
3. Once the light turns off, go to the back of your console and unplug the power cord.
4. Unplug the power cord also. 
5. Wait for one minute and plug it back in. 
6. Restart your Console. 
7. If you see a green screen when you turn it on, your cache is cleared.

Precautions

There are no severe consequences of clearing catch, but be mindful of the following possibilities.

Reconfiguration

As mentioned above, the cache stores your settings details and login credentials. When you clear it, all the related data is deleted. 

It can be troublesome if you need a backup of your login credentials and Xbox settings. Clear the cache if the data is unimportant and you remember your login details. 

Content Redownloading

The cached data contains your game-related information. All of it gets erased when you clear the cache. 

This includes the new characters you purchase or download online, their costumes, and advanced weapon designs. 

If you don’t want to lose them, reconsider your decision to clean the cache.