How to flush the DNS resolver on an iPad or iPhone?

To flush the DNS resolver on your iPhone or iPad so it loads a fresh copy of a website instead of reusing an old one, follow these steps:

  1. Open Settings and turn on Airplane Mode.

  2. Press and hold the Power button until the “Slide to power off” screen appears.

  3. Swipe right to turn off your device.

  4. Wait a few seconds to ensure the device has completely shut down.

  5. Press and hold the Power button again to turn the device back on.

  6. Once your device has restarted, enter your passcode if prompted.

  7. Go back to Settings and turn off Airplane Mode by toggling the switch to the left.

Congratulations! You have successfully flushed your DNS. Your device will now pull a fresh copy when accessing websites.

Article Details

Article ID:
11
Category:
Rating :