DNS forwarder

Forward DNS query, change DNS Settings.

DNS Forwarder - Change DNS Settings on Android

"DNS Forwarder" is an Android app that enables users to change DNS settings on their devices by forwarding DNS queries to custom or popular DNS servers. Functioning as a workaround on rooted phones and supporting Android 2.2 and above, it bypasses local DNS settings, providing an easy solution for improving DNS functionality. Users can select from a wide array of pre-configured DNS servers and manage settings effortlessly, with features like auto forwarding on boot for enhanced convenience.

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By: Yotta Studio

Users: 171,797

Rating: 4.13

(1,158)

1 ratings

Version: 1.5.4 (Last updated: 2023-09-01)

Creation date: 2014-06-23

Email: in*****@evanhe.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Permissions

Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections

Other:

view network connections
full network access
run at startup
prevent device from sleeping

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"Change" DNS server on most of popular phones with Android versions (2.2+), including Kitkat, by one click.

On Kitkat (Android 4.4), changing dns server settings is not allowed by system. DNS Forwarder can work as a workaround. It does not modify system setting, just bypasses local dns server settings by forwarding dns queries to other configured server.

It works on rooted phones running Android 2.2 and above.

Supported dns servers:
8.8.8.8 (Google)
8.8.4.4 (Google)
208.67.222.222 (OpenDNS)
208.67.220.220 (OpenDNS)
209.244.0.3 (Level3)
209.244.0.4 (Level3)
195.46.39.39 (SafeDNS)
195.46.39.40 (SafeDNSs)
216.87.84.211 (OpenNIC)
23.90.4.6 (OpenNIC)
216.146.35.35 (Dyn)
216.146.36.36 (Dyn)
37.235.1.174 (FreeDNS)
37.235.1.177 (FreeDNS)
109.69.8.51 (puntCAT)
84.200.69.80 (DNS.WATCH)
84.200.70.40 (DNS.WATCH)
199.5.157.131 (Public-Root)
208.71.35.137 (Public-Root)
208.76.50.50 (SmartViper)
208.76.51.51 (SmartViper)
8.26.56.26 (Comodo SecureDNS)
8.20.247.20 (Comodo SecureDNS)
156.154.70.1 (DNS Advantage)
156.154.71.1 (DNS Advantage)
199.85.126.10 (Norton ConnectSafe)
199.85.127.10 (Norton ConnectSafe)
81.218.119.11 (GreenTeamDNS)
209.88.198.133 (GreenTeamDNS)
89.233.43.71 (censurfridns.dk)
89.104.194.142 (censurfridns.dk)
74.82.42.42 (Hurricane Electric)
Other customized dns servers

How to use:
1) choose a DNS server from list. Also you can set up customized dns server. By default Google dns server 8.8.8.8 is configured.

2) Check "Enable Forwarder" box

DNS forwarder will start a service to serve DNS queries (UDP). To stop it, just uncheck "Enable forwarder".

New feature added on 1.4:
* Auto forward on boot

I'd like to make it as simple/handy as possible. Maybe add auto forwarding and more dns servers later. If there is any questions or requests, please send me an email. Thanks.

And there is also a paid version.

User reviews

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Pros

Works well with root access.
Users appreciate the concept of the app for DNS forwarding.
Some users find it easy to use.

Cons

Does not work on unrooted devices.
Issues with functionality after reboot or when using mobile data.
Full screen pop up ads are intrusive.
Lack of multiple DNS options and custom server settings.

Most mentioned

Needs updates for newer Android versions.
Only works with root access.
Ad experience is problematic.

User reviews

DNS forwarder does work great it just needs to updated for unrooted Android devices and needs some new updates for Android Go, Android 12, Android 13, Android 14, Android 15 devices.

Keith White, 2024-07-12

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Tippy D, 2024-02-12

Has issues it sort of workd but got to clear dns or reconnect using airplane mode first and boot on don't work when reboot I check both are off yes I have root magisk