Youtube Taking 2GB Storage

[FKSUPER]

Its not a problem but its that im curious why youtube is taking 2GB Space When I Don't hva anything downloaded on app and don't even have youtube premium 

App Size Is Just 172MB Then why it has 2GB Data When I Don't Have Anything On Download List

[Yogie09]

There must be any downloaded videos, plz check once again..otherwise use "Clear Data" once, it would help..!!
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[Wodehouse]

That's a great curiosity to have!

YouTube taking up 2GB of space on your device without any downloaded content or YouTube Premium subscription can be attributed to several factors:

Cache and Temporary Files
1. *Cache*: YouTube stores cache files on your device to improve video loading times and overall app performance. These files can accumulate and consume storage space.
2. *Temporary Files*: The app might create temporary files for various purposes, such as video processing or analytics.

Other Data Stored by YouTube
1. *App Data*: YouTube stores various data, like:
1. *Watch history*: Your viewing history is stored locally on your device.
2. *Search history*: Your search queries are stored to provide personalized recommendations.
3. *Settings and preferences*: Your app settings, like video quality preferences, are stored locally.
2. *Analytics and Diagnostic Data*: YouTube might collect analytics data, like app usage patterns and diagnostic information, to improve the app's performance and user experience.

How to Manage YouTube's Storage Usage
1. *Clear Cache and Data*: Go to your device's _Settings_ > _Apps_ > _YouTube_ > _Storage_ > _Clear Cache_ and _Clear Data_.
2. *Limit Cache Size*: Some devices allow you to limit the cache size for individual apps. Check your device's settings to see if this option is available.
3. *Regularly Clear App Data*: Periodically clear YouTube's app data to remove accumulated cache, watch history, and other data.

By understanding these factors and managing YouTube's storage usage, you can help reduce the app's storage footprint on your device.

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[TechieUS]

Simply clear the data by pressing the bottom left button.