diff --git a/core/java/android/webkit/WebView.java b/core/java/android/webkit/WebView.java
index 0f178e97a6833..2329e2194fe69 100644
--- a/core/java/android/webkit/WebView.java
+++ b/core/java/android/webkit/WebView.java
@@ -1394,6 +1394,7 @@ public class WebView extends AbsoluteLayout
      * Reload the current url.
      */
     public void reload() {
+        clearTextEntry();
         switchOutDrawHistory();
         mWebViewCore.sendMessage(EventHub.RELOAD);
     }