DNS forwarder APK
App information
Version 1.5.4 (#13)
Updated 2023-11-27
APK Size 5.1 MB
Requires Android Android 4.4+ (KitKat)
Offered by Evan He.
Category Free Tools App
App id com.evanhe.dnsforward
Developer's notes Forward DNS query, change DNS Settings.
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What's new in DNS forwarder 1.5.4
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Download the latest DNS forwarder application, version 1.5.4, compatible with Windows 10/11 (using emulators such as Bluestacks), Android devices. This free Tools app is developed by Evan He. and is easy to download and install.
Previous versions, including 1.5.4, 1.5.3, are also available. If you need help or have any problems, please let us know.
Description
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.
App permissions
DNS forwarder 1.5.4 APK requires following permissions:
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Ratings and Reviews
Rating: 4.1/5 based on 1K+ reviews
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5 ★ عالی
5 ★ lovely app
5 ★ Full screen pop up ads shows up every time I opened the app. I feel that this is a bit too much. You can place a smaller sized ad at the empty space below the About section of the app. That would make it much more manageable. As for the UI, it would be great if you can update the app in accordance to the Material Design guidelines.
4 ★ Only 1 dns active is risky. If the dns down, most user don't know why can't access the net. Better to allow multiple dns as backup. Majority of the dns providers give minimum 2 addresses. I prefer 3 if possible.
5 ★ I'm on lolipop, and most dns changing apps are broken (small price to pay), but this one works.
4 ★ Needs a secondary DNS as well. Also an option to remove the taskbar icon and add custom servers would be nice. I would happily pay for this if a paid version were available with both primary and secondary DNS options.
5 ★ Is the developer still working on this app? Cause I hope so as it work great I'm able to access blocked site, thanks!
5 ★ It helped me solve my dns problems. Many thanks!!
1 ★ Might work for ipv4, but since ipv6 appears to be the default these days, this seems mostly or entirely useless.
5 ★ Perfect for enabling/disabling alternate DNS servers to get around geoblocking.
5 ★ Amazing app to deal with the stupid DNS issues on android phones.
5 ★ It works. A suggestion from me would be allowing the app notification to be set to be invisible.
5 ★ It's fast and helpful app , it teaches the types of dns
1 ★ Nope, doesn't work on 5.1
1 ★ ☆Ten stars I'll give to show me to work it dose ,but,I Don't think so...
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