Android Tips: How to Use Google DNS or OpenDNS

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Surf on the Android smartphone is extremely fun but can turn annoying if you suddenly open a site feels slow. You probably often experienced when an internet connection is very smooth but very difficult to access a number of websites.

Things like that can happen because of slow DNS server of the internet service provider (ISP) you are using. Free DNS service as an alternative you can use, such as Open DNS or Google Local DNS. Both are guaranteed a faster and more reliable, as well as more secure than that used DNS server your ISP.

But unlike a desktop computer in your home, there are no Android devices that release with the option to change the DNS server when the device is on 3G or 4G networks. Yet you always have an alternative if using rooted Android. You can install applications that are sold SetDNS free on Google Play Store.

1. The first step you should do is download and install SetDNS of Play Store. When you open the application the first time, will appear an SuperSu / SuperUser asking rooting access. This application requires root access to be able to change the DNS servers used by Android device And when connected to a mobile network. Without root access, application SetDNS will only change the DNS servers for your Android device when connected to a WiFi network.

How to Use Google DNS or OpenDNS



2. Next you need to choose an alternative DNS service that you want to use. By default, SetDNS will take Google DNS address but it only happens when you press the Apply button. You could even use a custom DNS server by selecting 'custom options' from the action bar.




It should be noted that only applies SetDNS free for 24 hours. Afterwards you are asked to buy the paid version ($ 1.99). If you want to use another similar application to change the DNS server, you can try the DNS Changer is also available in the Google Play Store.


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