Where Does the ZEIT App Store Data?
DIE ZEIT keeps edition downloads and login session in private storage on Android and iOS under one shared ID.
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Weekly DIE ZEIT runs one shared online package on both mobile systems. The same ID applies on Android and iOS without platform twins. Private storage holds the login session plus edition downloads for the active account. Long reads dominate disk use in that private area with text and media.
Editions live server side with the subscription and load on demand. Local data is session plus media from downloaded issues and cached images. Fresh login restores everything after reinstall on a new device. Audio versions can be downloaded again from the library after login.
Where DIE ZEIT stores this, by platform
/data/data/de.zeit.online
Private session and edition downloads for the shared ZEIT package. Editions re fetch from the archive.
/var/mobile/Containers/Data/Application/<guid>/Documents
GUID container for the same bundle (App Store ID 828889166). Re login restores editions.
Frequently asked questions
Do ZEIT editions transfer phones?
Log into the same ZEIT account on the new phone to restore access. Editions live server side with the subscription. Editions re download from the archive after login. Local data on the old device holds session and edition cache.
How do I clear ZEIT cache?
Clear cache from system settings for stale article images while keeping the login session. A full storage clear logs you out and drops downloads from private storage. Local data is session plus media. Editions return after login from the archive and library.
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