You can clear the Google Drive in case if you face any issue with the app or if you wish to clear up space. Clearing the cache is absolutely safe, it will just not affect your phone or app. Next time when you open the app, it will take a little time and again starts collecting the cache.
Types of Cache Build-up in Google Drive Android
There are two types of cache that Google Drive collects, one is Document cache that is collected within the app and the second is app cache that the android system collects. The Document Cache helps in loading the Google Docs or other content files stored in the drive quickly, it also helps the app to work offline to open some specific doc files. The Android System also stores the cache, but it is generally the application cache and has nothing to do with the content.
How to Clear the Cache of Google Drive on Android?
As there are two types of cache collection done by Google drive and Android; one is document cache and the second is app cache. You need to delete both the cache files separately if you wish to completely clean up the cache.
Clear Document Cache
If you have documents stored offline in the google drive app, then it is recommended to not clear the document cache. To clear the document cache;
Open Google Drive AppHere click on the 3 horizontal line hamburger menu icon
Now click on Settings
Here look for Clear Cache under the Document Cache option.
Confirm the Deletion and Cache will be cleared.
Clear the Google Drive Cache
To clear the Google Drive App Cache from the Android system;
Go to Android SettingsHere look for option Apps and Notification (All Apps for some devices)
Here Scroll down and look for Google Drive or directly search for the app.
Open the app and click on Storage and Cache option
Here click on Clear Cache
Restart the phone if you wish to and Done!
Frequently Asked Question (F.A.Q)
Conclusion
With the simple guide above you can delete all the cache from your Google Drive App for Android mobile to fix any app issues or clear up space on mobile.
