DNS cache (also known as DNS resolver cache) is a device-stored temporary database that contains records of recent DNS lookups. It allows a device to quickly and efficiently resolve domain names to IP addresses without repeatedly querying a DNS server whenever a domain name is accessed. In this guide, we are about to share “How to Clear DNS Cache on Android Devices.”
When a domain name has been resolved to an IP address, the results are stored in the device’s DNS cache. This is so that subsequent requests for the same domain can be resolved faster. If the cache contains outdated information, clearing the cache will force the device to retrieve updated information from the DNS server.
Clearing the DNS cache on Android devices
To clear the DNS cache on an Android device:
- Navigate to “Settings.”
- Tap “Apps” or “Application Manager.”
- Find and tap on “Google Chrome.”
- Tap on “Storage”
- Tap “Clear Cache” and “Clear Data.”
- Restart the device.
Clear Google Chrome’s DNS cache.
To clear the DNS cache in Google Chrome:
- Type “chrome://net-internals/#dns” in the address bar.
- Click on the “Clear host cache” button.
Empty the cache from Chrome’s settings page.
To clear the cache from Chrome’s settings page:
- Click the three dots in the upper-right corner of the Chrome window.
- Select “Settings.”
- Scroll down and click on “Advanced.”
- Under the “Privacy and Security” section, click “Clear browsing data.”
- Select “Cache images and files.”
- Click on “Clear data.”
Hopefully, you have successfully cleared the DNS cache on your Android device. Thanks for being with us.