How can I force a hard reload in Chrome for Android

Question

I'm using window.location.reload(true) according to MDN (and this similar question) it forces page to reload from server.

You can execute this code in the browser by typing javascript:location.reload(true) in the address bar.

Viewing the page in incognito mode will disable the cache. It was the only way I could force a refresh on a stylesheet without manually clearing the cache through the settings.

Also an option:

1. Menu
2. Settings
3. Privacy
4. Clear Browsing Data
5. Check "Cache" and press "CLEAR"

and then reload the page.

You can use the Request Desktop Site option from the app menu (to the right of the address bar) which will force the page to reload.

Simply tap it, wait for the refresh, then deselect it.

Mentioning this because you mentioned "when developing".

You can control the mobile device via your Chrome Desktop Browser.

Visit chrome://inspect/#devices on your desktop. And Inspect the device that's connected to your desktop. Agree when asked for permission.

You should now see a full fledged Devtool window for the current page on mobile device.

Now, Use the hard reload shortcut (Cmd+Shift+R) on desktop to do hard reload on mobile device!

How to reset all data for a given URL / Website on Chrome Mobile for android:

1 - Open the Chrome menu, and tap on the "i (info)" icon

2 - tap "Site settings"

3 - Tap the trashcan icon

That's it, even the most deeply ensconsed service worker for that URL will now die.