Adblocking through private DNS on Android

2020-11-02

Adblocking on Androids requires either a rooted phone or going through VPNs, which kills your battery. Configuring a Private DNS through adguard enables a somewhat acceptable adblocking system wide.

This information is taken from Androidsage

Configuring Private DNS

  • On your Android 9+, go to Settings -> Wi-Fi & Internet
  • Go to Private DNS
  • Select Private DNS provider hostname
  • Type in: dns.adguardcom
  • Save

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