Autofill can be a useful feature on Android devices, allowing you to quickly fill out forms and login to apps and websites.
However, over time your autofill suggestions and cached passwords can become outdated or unsecure.
Clearing the autofill data will give you a fresh start.
In this guide, you’ll learn multiple methods to clear autofill on Android.
We’ll cover clearing autofill for the entire device as well as for individual apps.
You can pick the approach that best suits your needs.
Pros of Clearing Autofill Data
- Removes outdated login credentials and form info
- Fixes issues caused by too many cached suggestions
- Enhances privacy by deleting sensitive autofill data
- Allows you to start fresh with up-to-date info
Cons of Clearing Autofill Data
- Need to re-enter login details and info for forms
- Lose convenience of having credentials auto-populated
- Does not back up existing data prior to deletion
Clear All Autofill Data System-Wide
The easiest way to wipe autofill on Android is to clear the data across the entire system:
- Open the Settings app on your Android device
- Scroll down and select System > Languages & input
- Tap on Autofill service
- Click the overflow menu (3 vertical dots) and choose Reset app preferences
- Confirm that you want to reset when prompted
This will clear all cached autofill data including login details, addresses, payment info, form texts, and more.
You’ll have to re-enter credentials whenever asked by apps.
Alternative Method
Alternatively, you can clear autofill data by:
- Go to Settings > Accounts
- Tap on each account such as Google, Samsung, Outlook etc.
- Choose Remove Account and confirm
This removes synced accounts and their associated autofill data one-by-one instead of all at once.
Clear Autofill for Specific Apps
If you only want to reset autofill for certain apps rather than globally, you can do so within the app’s settings or permissions.
- Open the app for which you want to clear autofill
- Go to its App Info screen (either in Settings or via app manager)
- Select Clear Cache and/or Clear Data options
- Toggle off Autofill permission for the app (in App Info > Permissions)
This will wipe any stored credentials or form data for just that application instead of device-wide.
Chrome Browser Example
- Launch Chrome and tap the 3-dot menu
- Go to Settings > Autofill > Saved Passwords
- Tap the overflow menu and select Delete all passwords
FAQs About Clearing Autofill Data
Is clearing autofill data permanent?
Yes, when you reset autofill via the methods above, all cached data is permanently deleted. You’ll have to re-save your info.
Does clearing autofill also delete my Google account?
No, your actual Google or other accounts are unaffected. Only the locally cached autofill data associated with them is cleared.
Will I need to re-log into all my apps?
Yes, if you cleared autofill system-wide, your locally saved login credentials for apps have been wiped. You’ll need to log in again when launching apps.
Conclusion
In summary, autofill in Android can easily be reset both device-wide or for specific apps, giving you a fresh start.
Just dive into the Settings, App Info screens, or individual app settings to access the appropriate delete options.
Clearing this data can fix issues, enhance privacy, and help keep your credentials up-to-date.