Android DNS Server Configuration (Non-rooted)
Note: These instructions will prevent you from using a VPN service simultaneously. We are working on a solution. In the meantime, if you require the use of another VPN service you can change DNS settings manually in Settings, but it will only apply on WiFi connections, not 3G/4G.
- Download DNS Changer from the Google Play Store.
- Under Choose a DNS Provider, select Custom DNS (Enter manually).
- Choose two IP addresses from this list, or use the two at the bottom of this page.
- Enter the IP addresses you’ve chosen into the DNS 1 and DNS 2 fields in DNS Changer.
- Press Start. Allow the app to create a VPN network.
Closest Tier 2 servers to your location (ordered from nearest to farthest and sorted by reliability and unique administrators):
After completion: The app should now turn green, and you will be able to browse OpenNIC websites. Test it out by visiting any domain hosted on OpenNIC (such as grep.geek)!
