topic Cache partition menu missing in Galaxy S23

S23 Ultra latest software update removed the "Wipe Cache Partition" option

Cosmo — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:09:47 GMT

After installing the latest March 2026 Software Security update. I noticed you cannot Wipe Cache Partition anymore. Its not an option. Samsung please fix.

Re: S23 Ultra/Latest Software Issue

Oxford — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:04:41 GMT

It's been removed and probably will not be replaced because it's part of the seamless update program Samsung is starting to roll out.

Re: S23 Ultra/Latest Software Issue

CEParsons — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:29:13 GMT

As @Oxford stated, WCP is no longer available because the feature is now deprecated.

Wiping device cache no longer needs to be done manually. It now occurs automatically after updates, reboots, and in the background during idle periods such as overnight charging.

You can still clear individual app caches, clear memory in device care, and re-optimize your device in Good Guardians.

Re: S23 Ultra/Latest Software Issue

meself — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:27:52 GMT

February update removed it

Re: Re: S23 Ultra/Latest Software Issue

Cosmo — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:43:30 GMT

Ok, Ill definitely keep an eye out & see how things turn out. Other than that. Everything is looking good. Thanks 👍

Re: Re: S23 Ultra/Latest Software Issue

Cosmo — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:48:19 GMT

If it will automatically happen moving forward then I have no qualms about the latest update change. I still like the option to do it manually. I hope they just add it back in future updates. Thank you.

Re: Re: Re: S23 Ultra/Latest Software Issue

CEParsons — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:19:28 GMT

It will not be added back. Because the system cache now dumps on reboot, restarting your device effectively functions as a manual cache wipe.

Re: Re: Re: Re: S23 Ultra/Latest Software Issue

Cosmo — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:54:42 GMT

Ok, thank you.

Re: S23 Ultra/Latest Software Issue

userajz5hk20GC — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:57:09 GMT

My husband and I have a Samsung S25 and an S23, respectively. I have noticed that several apps on my phone are slow to respond, including the Play Store. I now have to clean each app individually. This is ridiculous, I have hundreds of apps!

Cache partition menu missing

Cyberwasp — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:09:01 GMT

Since learning all this ins & outs of my S23 ultra i clear the cache partition when my phone slowed down.

I held the up volume while holding power and releasing them at which point the green and blue menu appeared. Chose wipe cache and rebooted.

Now those options no longer appear. Any ideas?

Re: Cache partition menu missing

Mujibar — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:22:28 GMT

The wipe cache partition (WCP) option was removed with the February security patch. This is in line with other Android OEMs who have also removed that option from recovery. Seamless updates with A/B partitions make manually clearing device cache after a system update moot.

WCP has apparently also been removed for devices older than the S25 and A55 series, that have traditional cache partition structures. I've heard some speculation that this is because virtual A/B partitions have been enabled for those devices. Samsung, of course, has not confirmed anything, but this approach would make sense.

Re: Re: Cache partition menu missing

Cyberwasp — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:15:10 GMT

Figures they remove the good stuff. Thank you for the update!

Re: Re: Re: Cache partition menu missing

Mujibar — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:18:37 GMT

You're welcome. If you experience device slowdown, you always have the option of optimizing under settings > device care. You can also install the Good Guardians app from the Galaxy Store and the Galaxy App Booster module from within the app itself.

Re: Re: S23 Ultra/Latest Software Issue

KathyL07 — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:45:15 GMT

It's no surprise that Samsung took this away. They've taken advanced functions and hid them from the beginning. The reality is that the wipe cache partition function was a problem solver for many when nothing else worked. If you notice, the download and diagnostic functions are also gone. Prior to this, the wired jack for headphones, the SD Card Option, and the first to go was removable battery. Samsung wants to lock you out of your data and choices while they and their "affiliates" help themselves to it. What an advertisement for an Up Phone!