Override DNS (a DNS changer) 5.5.1-0
Paid Version
Publisher Description
Override DNS (a DNS changer) - Finally a DNS changer which works.
Just to be clear: NEEDS ROOT .
First of all some considerations before going on:
• the app needs a rooted device
• support of DNS on non standard ports is OK
• if you find something which seems broken, please contact us (overridedns@mx17.net) before posting a negative feedback. We can fix things, really we do!
The app is a DNS changer for mobile and Wi-Fi networks which works from Android version 4.3 (Jelly Bean).
With this software you can
• Bypass internet censorship when based upon DNS blocking.
• Overcome an Android limitation : there's no system setting to change mobile DNS.
• Speed up internet connection . You can find many articles on the web which show various benchmarks of Domain Name Servers performances and how they affect your navigation (your mileage may vary).
• Keep in sync mobile and Wi-Fi DNS in fact from v1.2.0 the app can handle Wi-Fi connections, too.
Features
• Automatic DNS change when a mobile connection gets activated (can be disabled).
• Automatic DNS change when a Wi-Fi connection gets activated (can be disabled).
• Automatic DNS change when an ethernet connection gets activated (can be disabled).
• Wi-Fi filter based on SSID, so you can automatically apply DNS only to certain connections (can be disabled).
• Custom DNS values.
• Almost zero memory and CPU usage, because it's not a service.
• Notifications let you know that the app is working (can be disabled).
• Automatic DNS flush without need to restart the device.
• DashClock integration, to keep an eye on the DNS in use.
• It comes prepacked with the most common DNS services.
• Simple and clean interface.
• Ad free.
Known issues
• does not fully support multiple active connections (i.e. tethering or Wi-Fi AP or VPN): you can exclude one network device from the advanced settings
• horizontal layout is still awful.
Some references
• http://blog.mx17.net/tag/overridedns/
• inspired by setDNS
About Override DNS (a DNS changer)
Override DNS (a DNS changer) is a paid app for Android published in the System Maintenance list of apps, part of System Utilities.
The company that develops Override DNS (a DNS changer) is Massimiliano Chinni. The latest version released by its developer is 5.5.1-0.
To install Override DNS (a DNS changer) on your Android device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2019-08-12 and was downloaded 2 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the Override DNS (a DNS changer) as malware as malware if the download link to net.mx17.overridedns is broken.
How to install Override DNS (a DNS changer) on your Android device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to Google Play.
- Once the Override DNS (a DNS changer) is shown in the Google Play listing of your Android device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the Install button located below the search bar and to the right of the app icon.
- A pop-up window with the permissions required by Override DNS (a DNS changer) will be shown. Click on Accept to continue the process.
- Override DNS (a DNS changer) will be downloaded onto your device, displaying a progress. Once the download completes, the installation will start and you'll get a notification after the installation is finished.
