{"id":13618,"date":"2026-10-01T11:38:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T09:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/?post_type=manual_kb&#038;p=13618"},"modified":"2026-10-01T11:38:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T09:38:06","slug":"cum-se-sterg-cookie-urile-din-browserele-android-fara-a-sterge-datele-necesare","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-to-clear-cookies-in-android-browsers-without-deleting-necessary-data\/","title":{"rendered":"Cum s\u0103 \u0219tergi cookie-urile din browserele Android f\u0103r\u0103 a \u0219terge datele necesare"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To clear cookies on Android without losing your passwords, history, and cache, delete the data for only the problematic website, if your browser offers this option. This applies to Chrome, Firefox, Samsung Internet, and Edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article helps when a website on your phone is stuck in the wrong session, displays the wrong account, gets stuck in a login loop, or behaves differently than usual. The steps may vary slightly depending on your version of Android and browser, but the names of the settings are usually similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-to-clear-cookies-in-android-browsers-without-deleting-necessary-data\/#What_Do_Cookies_Do_in_an_Android_Browser\" >What Do Cookies Do in an Android Browser?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-to-clear-cookies-in-android-browsers-without-deleting-necessary-data\/#Cookies_site_data_cache_and_passwords%E2%80%94how_do_they_differ\" >Cookies, site data, cache, and passwords\u2014how do they differ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-to-clear-cookies-in-android-browsers-without-deleting-necessary-data\/#How_to_limit_deletion_to_only_whats_necessary\" >How to limit deletion to only what\u2019s necessary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-to-clear-cookies-in-android-browsers-without-deleting-necessary-data\/#How_to_clear_cookies_in_Chrome_on_Android\" >How to clear cookies in Chrome on Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-to-clear-cookies-in-android-browsers-without-deleting-necessary-data\/#How_to_clear_cookies_in_Firefox_on_Android\" >How to clear cookies in Firefox on Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-to-clear-cookies-in-android-browsers-without-deleting-necessary-data\/#How_to_Clear_Cookies_in_Samsung_Internet\" >How to Clear Cookies in Samsung Internet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-to-clear-cookies-in-android-browsers-without-deleting-necessary-data\/#How_to_clear_cookies_in_Microsoft_Edge_on_Android\" >How to clear cookies in Microsoft Edge on Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-to-clear-cookies-in-android-browsers-without-deleting-necessary-data\/#What_to_Expect_After_Deleting_Cookies\" >What to Expect After Deleting Cookies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-to-clear-cookies-in-android-browsers-without-deleting-necessary-data\/#When_to_Clear_the_Cache_as_Well\" >When to Clear the Cache as Well<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/how-to-clear-cookies-in-android-browsers-without-deleting-necessary-data\/#Related_information\" >Related information<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_Cookies_Do_in_an_Android_Browser\"><\/span>What Do Cookies Do in an Android Browser?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"mybox-3565711437\" class=\"mybox-content mybox-entity-placement\"><div class=\"early-access-banner-inpost\">\r\n  <div class=\"banner-left-inpost\">\r\n    <div class=\"icon-box-inpost\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/square-info-icon.svg\" alt=\"Info\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"text-box-inpost\">\r\n      <span class=\"label-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Acces timpuriu<\/span><\/span>\r\n      <h4><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Mai ave\u021bi nevoie de ajutor?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n      <p><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Contacta\u021bi echipa noastr\u0103 de servicii pentru clien\u021bi.<\/span><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"banner-right-inpost\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.mybox.com\/helpdesk2\/v\/list\/\" class=\"banner-button-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Trimite mesaj<\/span><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cookies are small files stored by websites in your browser. They can store information about your login, selected language, consent settings, shopping cart, or other website preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deleting cookies can help if a website remembers an outdated state. After deleting cookies, the website treats your browser as if it were a new visit. This often resolves issues with logging in, incorrect sessions, or outdated settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cookies_site_data_cache_and_passwords%E2%80%94how_do_they_differ\"><\/span>Cookies, site data, cache, and passwords\u2014how do they differ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Data type<\/th>\n<th>What it contains<\/th>\n<th>What happens after deletion<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Cookies<\/td>\n<td>Login sessions, consents, website settings.<\/td>\n<td>Websites may ask you to log in again and re-grant consent.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Site data<\/td>\n<td>Cookies and additional data stored by the website, such as local data.<\/td>\n<td>The impact is broader than with cookies alone. The site may lose more settings.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cache<\/td>\n<td>Copies of images, scripts, and website files stored to speed up loading.<\/td>\n<td>The website may load more slowly on the first visit. This usually does not delete passwords.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Saved passwords<\/td>\n<td>Passwords saved in the browser or a password manager.<\/td>\n<td>Once deleted, the browser may stop suggesting passwords.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>History<\/td>\n<td>A list of visited pages.<\/td>\n<td>Addresses from your history will no longer be visible in this browser.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_limit_deletion_to_only_whats_necessary\"><\/span>How to limit deletion to only what\u2019s necessary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, delete the data for the specific problematic website, if your browser offers this option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you need to delete cookies globally, do so only in the browser where the problem occurs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Before deleting cookies, make sure you know the passwords for your important accounts or have access to a password manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not check the <strong>\u201cSaved Passwords<\/strong>,\u201d <strong>\u201cAutofill<\/strong>,\u201d or <strong>\u201cBrowsing History\u201d<\/strong> options if you do not want to delete them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Third-party apps, such as CCleaner, can delete cookies with a single click, but your browser settings give you more control over what gets deleted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_clear_cookies_in_Chrome_on_Android\"><\/span>How to clear cookies in Chrome on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Chrome on your Android phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the three-dot icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Privacy and security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap <strong>Clear browsing data<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a time range. For website issues, you usually select the time period when the problem started, or &#8220;<strong>From the beginning<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the box next to <strong>Cookies and site data<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncheck <strong>Browsing history<\/strong>, <strong>Cached images and files<\/strong>, <strong>Saved passwords<\/strong>, and any other data you don\u2019t want to delete.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap <strong>Clear data<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Chrome shows an option to manage data for a specific site, select only the problematic domain. This prevents you from being logged out of other sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_clear_cookies_in_Firefox_on_Android\"><\/span>How to clear cookies in Firefox on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Firefox on Android.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the menu icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Clear Browsing Data<\/strong> or a similar privacy option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the box next to <strong>Cookies and site data<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncheck any data you don\u2019t want to delete, such as history, downloads, cache, or saved logins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm the deletion of data.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you only want to clear data for a single website, check whether your version of Firefox allows you to delete site data from the page information or privacy settings. If this option isn\u2019t available, deleting cookies may affect multiple websites in this browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Clear_Cookies_in_Samsung_Internet\"><\/span>How to Clear Cookies in Samsung Internet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Samsung Internet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the menu icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the section for browsing data or privacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap <strong>Clear Browsing Data<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the box next to &#8220;<strong>Cookies and site data<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncheck Cache, History, Passwords, and Autofill if you want to keep them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm the deletion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_clear_cookies_in_Microsoft_Edge_on_Android\"><\/span>How to clear cookies in Microsoft Edge on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Microsoft Edge on Android.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the menu icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the <strong>Privacy and Security<\/strong> section or a similar section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Clear browsing data<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the box next to &#8220;<strong>Cookies and site data<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncheck History, Cache, Saved Passwords, and Form Data if you want to keep them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm the deletion of data.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Expect_After_Deleting_Cookies\"><\/span>What to Expect After Deleting Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Websites may ask you to log in again. This is expected behavior.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cookie consent banners may reappear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your shopping cart, language, or other website settings may revert to their default values.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you do not clear your cache, the website\u2019s appearance may remain unchanged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you don\u2019t clear your saved passwords, your browser should still autocomplete them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Clear_the_Cache_as_Well\"><\/span>When to Clear the Cache as Well<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should only clear the cache if the issue involves the site\u2019s appearance, old images, outdated scripts, or elements that do not refresh after a change. The cache is not the same as cookies, so you do not need to clear it every time you encounter a login problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you clear the cache, your first visit to the site may take a little longer because the browser will download the files again. This is expected behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_information\"><\/span>Related information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For general information on deleting cookies, see the article <a href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/baza-de-cunostinte\/cum-sa-stergeti-modulele-cookie\/\">\u201cHow to Delete Cookies?<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","manualknowledgebasecat":[10698],"manual_kb_tag":[208,209,4522,10704,10898,10900,10901,10907,10908],"class_list":["post-13618","manual_kb","type-manual_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","manualknowledgebasecat-other","manual_kb_tag-chrome","manual_kb_tag-firefox","manual_kb_tag-cookies","manual_kb_tag-cache","manual_kb_tag-browser","manual_kb_tag-samsung-internet","manual_kb_tag-android","manual_kb_tag-microsoft-edge","manual_kb_tag-website-data"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/13618","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/manual_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/13618\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13724,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/13618\/revisions\/13724"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13618"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manualknowledgebasecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manualknowledgebasecat?post=13618"},{"taxonomy":"manual_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb_tag?post=13618"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}