How to Clear Minecraft Bedrock Cache
Learn how to clear Minecraft Bedrock cache across Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and consoles. This educational guide covers safety backups, platform-specific steps, verification, and troubleshooting to resolve glitches.
Clearing the Minecraft Bedrock cache can fix lag, texture glitches, and startup slowdowns by removing temporary data. Follow platform-specific steps, back up your saves first, and verify the game reloads assets afterward for a clean restart. A successful clear may require re-downloading textures and shader data for new visuals.
What cache means in Bedrock and why it exists
Bedrock edition uses a cache to store temporary data such as textures, shaders, and metadata for quickly loading assets. Caches speed up startup and gameplay by avoiding repeated downloads, but they can become corrupted or bloated after updates, long play sessions, or improper shutdowns. In some cases a stale cache can cause texture glitches, missing textures, or longer than normal loading times. Understanding this helps you decide when to clear it.
Why clearing cache helps
Clearing the cache removes temporary files that games rely on to load textures and assets quickly. When the cache contains corrupted or outdated files, you may see blurry textures, see the wrong skin, or experience longer load times. Clearing cache forces the game to re-download clean assets from Mojang's servers, which can restore stability and visual fidelity. Craft Guide analysis suggests this approach works for many users encountering repeated glitches or unexpected behavior in Bedrock across devices.
Safety and backups are essential
Before you clear any cache, back up your saved worlds and important data. Clearing cache should not delete worlds in most cases, but you are altering temporary files, which makes a backup a prudent step. Keep your account credentials handy and sign out if you plan to perform operations on shared devices. By preparing a backup we reduce the risk of accidental data loss and give you a restore point if something goes wrong.
Platform overview: where the cache lives in Bedrock
The Bedrock edition stores cache data in different locations depending on the device and platform. In general terms, cache includes temporary textures, shaders, and metadata used during loading. Not every device offers a visible cache folder, and some platforms expose cache data only when the game is closed or when you manage app data through the system settings. The goal is to remove those transient files so the game can rebuild them on next startup.
Clearing cache on Windows (Bedrock on Windows 10/11)
To clear the cache on Windows, access the system settings for the Minecraft Bedrock app and look for a cache or data option. If you see Clear cache, select it; if not, you can reset the app or reinstall the game to trigger a cache rebuild. After clearing, launch the game, and you may see a brief re-download of textures and resources as the cache rebuilds.
Clearing cache on macOS
Bedrock on macOS is not a native release, so cache behavior depends on how you run Bedrock (via Windows on a VM, streaming, or other methods). If you clear cache through the hosting method, follow that environment's steps to clear temporary files. In most cases you will re-launch the service or VM and allow the assets to re-download when you start Bedrock.
Clearing cache on Android
On Android devices, you typically clear Bedrock cache via the system app settings. Open Settings, go to Apps or Apps & notifications, locate Minecraft Bedrock, choose Storage, then tap Clear cache. If you also opt to Clear data, be aware that this may reset settings and could impact local saves, so proceed with caution and back up first.
Clearing cache on iOS (iPhone/iPad)
iOS does not expose a traditional cache management per app outside of the offload option. To clear cache effectively on iPhone or iPad, offload the Minecraft app from Settings > General > iPhone Storage, then reinstall the app. This preserves your saved data if the game stores it server-side or in iCloud, but it forces a re-download of assets on next launch.
Clearing cache on consoles (Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo)
Console cache management is platform dependent. Often the recommended approach is to restart the console, sign out, and delete local saved data related to the game if you are addressing persistent issues. In some cases a full reinstall of Bedrock may be the simplest way to ensure a clean cache, though you will want to back up any local worlds first if possible.
Step-by-step unified procedure for most platforms
If you want a consistent approach, start by backing up saved data, then locate the cache option in the platform settings if available. Clear cache and relaunch Bedrock. If no explicit cache option exists, do a data reset or reinstall as a last resort. You will typically see textures re-download on the next launch.
Verifying that the cache was cleared
After performing the clear, reopen Bedrock and monitor the first few loading screens. A re-download of assets is a good sign that the cache rebuild is in progress. You should also check for texture improvements, smoother startup, and absence of previous glitches. If issues persist, proceed to troubleshooting steps in the next section.
Troubleshooting common issues after clearing cache
If problems persist after clearing cache, verify you have a stable internet connection and that the game is fully updated. Consider reinstalling the game or clearing additional data if allowed, and check for platform-specific server status. Craft Guide suggests keeping a status log of changes to identify what action resolves the issue.
Maintenance tips and best practices beyond cache clearing
Regularly updating Bedrock and managing storage helps prevent similar issues. Keep only the most recent backups and periodically clear cache after major updates or changes to texture packs. Consider enabling cloud saves if available so you can recover quickly from any unintended data loss.
Tools & Materials
- Platform access to settings(Windows Settings, Android App Info, or Console system menus.)
- Backup storage(Save a copy of your worlds and important data.)
- Stable internet connection(Needed for asset re-download after cache clear.)
- Optional reinstall media(Only if you need a full reinstallation to rebuild cache.)
Steps
Estimated time: 15-30 minutes
- 1
Open platform settings
Access the system or app settings for your device to reach the Minecraft Bedrock app options. This preps you to locate the cache or data controls.
Tip: Having the game closed helps ensure the settings reflect the latest state. - 2
Find Minecraft Bedrock in the app list
Navigate to the Minecraft Bedrock entry in your Apps or Applications list specifically for the platform you are using.
Tip: If you use a launcher, select the Bedrock profile from the launcher options. - 3
Clear cache (not data) if available
Tap Clear cache or equivalent option. If you see Clear data, do not select it unless you understand it will reset app data.
Tip: Clearing only cache keeps worlds intact in most cases. - 4
Restart the game and device
After clearing, restart the game and then the device to ensure all temporary files are rebuilt from scratch.
Tip: A full reboot can prevent background processes from reusing stale cache. - 5
Launch Bedrock and verify assets
Open Bedrock and watch the first load; you may see textures re-download and a fresh startup.
Tip: Give a few minutes for asset re-download to complete. - 6
If issues persist, consider reinstall
If glitches remain, perform a clean reinstall of Bedrock after backing up saves, which forces a complete cache rebuild.
Tip: Back up saves before reinstall to avoid data loss.
People Also Ask
What is the Minecraft Bedrock cache and why clear it?
The Bedrock cache stores temporary textures, shaders, and metadata to speed up loading. Clearing it can fix glitches caused by corrupted or outdated files.
Bedrock cache holds temporary data used during loading. Clearing it can fix glitches caused by bad files.
Will clearing the cache delete my worlds?
Clearing cache usually removes only temporary files and should not delete your saved worlds. Backups are still recommended before making changes.
Clearing cache typically doesn't delete worlds, but back up first.
Is there any risk to my progress when clearing the cache?
Clear cache generally does not affect your saved progress. If you choose to clear data instead of cache, you may lose settings or local saves.
Clearing cache should not affect progress, but clearing data can.
What is the difference between Clear Cache and Clear Data on Android?
Clear cache removes temporary files only. Clear data resets the app, which can erase local saves and settings, so use Clear cache first.
Cache clears temporary files, data resets the app.
What should I do if problems persist after clearing cache?
Ensure your game is updated and your internet connection is stable. If needed, reinstall Bedrock and restore backups. Check platform status for service outages.
If problems continue, update, reinstall, or contact support.
Does clearing cache affect texture packs or mods?
Clearing cache may require re-downloading texture packs or mods after relaunch. Verify compatibility and reinstall any essential add-ons if needed.
Textures and mods may re-download after a cache clear.
Can I clear cache on consoles without losing saved data?
On consoles you can usually clear temporary files or reinstall to rebuild the cache without touching saved worlds, but always back up if possible.
You can clear cache on consoles, but back up saves when you can.
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The Essentials
- Back up saves before clearing cache
- Clear cache on all devices used for Bedrock
- Expect re-download of textures after clearing
- If issues persist, reinstall as a last resort
- Verify game loads clean assets after restart
