Setting up a DNS server on Android
Manual on how to change the DNS server on an Android device
Public DNS from Google Public DNS and OpenDNS, for example, if you have:
- Some sites stop loading.
- Access to content is blocked for geographical reasons.
- Your Internet Service Provider is restricting access to sites.
Google Public DNS will provide stable loading of sites. OpenDNS OpenDNS can offer advanced functionality: a built-in filter, phishing protection and a parental control function. This requires registration.
Go to the Wi-Fi settings on the phone Choose the desired connection and click on it until the menu appears, click "Change network"
Then click "Advanced" and under "IP Settings" choose "Static".
Let's enter the addresses in the DNS1 and DNS2 fields
For Google Public DNS it is 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4. For OpenDNS these are 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220.