Here's how to clear USB cache settings on your Android device:
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Navigate to Settings: Open the Settings app on your Android device.
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Access Apps: Go to "Apps" (or "Applications," depending on your device).
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Show System Apps:
- Tap the three lines (often with a downward-facing arrow) usually located to the right of "Your apps." This may be under an options menu (three dots).
- Select "Show system apps" (or a similar option). Toggle it on if necessary, and confirm with "OK."
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Find USBSettings: Scroll down the list of apps and tap on "USBSettings." Note that the exact naming might vary slightly depending on the Android version.
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Clear Cache and Data:
- Tap "Storage."
- Tap "Clear cache."
- Tap "Clear data" (or "Clear storage").
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Restart: Restart your device.
Important Considerations:
- Data Loss: Clearing data will reset the USBSettings to their default state. This should not delete any files stored on your USB drive or internal storage, but it will reset any preferences related to USB connections.
- Alternative: If the above steps don't work, the steps may differ slightly depending on your specific Android version and device manufacturer. You can try searching online for instructions specific to your device model.
- Factory Reset (Last Resort): If you are still having issues and you've exhausted all other troubleshooting steps, backing up your data and performing a factory reset of your device can be considered. This will erase all data on your device, so be sure to back up anything important first. You can do this by going to Settings > General management > Reset > Factory data reset (location and wording may vary).
