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How to Clear Cache Partition — Fairphone 5
How to Clear Cache Partition — Fairphone 5
The Fairphone 5 is a 2023 Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades smartphone powered by the Qualcomm QCM6490 (6 nm) with 6GB | 8GB and 128GB | 256GB internal storage. It features a 6.5", OLED, 90Hz, 880 nits (peak), 1224.0x2700.0 display and is available in Matte Black, Sky Blue, Transparent.
The 5 is equipped with a Li-Ion 4200 mAh, removable, a 50 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps, gyro-EIS main camera, a 50 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + eSIM configuration. It weighs 212 g.
Clearing the cache partition on your Fairphone 5 removes temporary system files that accumulate over time and can cause slowdowns, crashes or boot issues. Unlike a factory reset this process does not delete any personal data, photos, apps or settings, making it a safe first step when troubleshooting performance problems.
Clears temporary system files without deleting personal data.
On your Fairphone 5: power off device
Hold Volume Down + Power until Recovery appears
Navigate to 'Wipe cache partition'
Press Power to confirm
Select 'Reboot system now'
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