To clear data on Telegram without losing your chats, you can follow these steps to clear the cache, which will free up space without affecting your stored messages:
1. Open the Telegram App: Launch Telegram on your Android device.
2. Access Settings: Tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the upper left corner, then select Settings.
3. Go to Data and Storage: In the Settings menu, tap on Data and Storage.
4. Navigate to Storage Usage: Select Storage Usage to view how much space Telegram is using.
5. Clear Cache: Tap on Clear Telegram Cache. This will remove temporary files like photos, videos, and documents that Telegram has stored locally, but your chats and media in the cloud will remain intact.
6. Optional - Manage Media: You can also set up automatic media deletion by adjusting the Keep Media settings to automatically clear unused files after a specified period (3 days, 1 week, or 1 month) to help manage storage in the future[1][3][4].
By following these steps, you can effectively clear data on Telegram while ensuring that your chats and important information remain safe.
Citations:[1] https://www.salesmartly.com/en/blog/docs/efficiently-clearing-telegram-cache
[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/Telegram/comments/14brjp9/cant_fully_clear_telegram_data/
[3] https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/how-to-clear-cache-in-telegram-step-by-step-1705977548.html
[4] https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/tech/clear-telegram-cache
[5] https://www.v-user.com/en/blog/how-to-clear-telegram-cache
[6] https://www.comparitech.com/blog/vpn-privacy/delete-telegram-account/
[7] https://telegram.org/blog/cache-and-stickers?setln=it
[8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz5s9BXtmsc