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In this quick guide, we\u2019ll show you the exact steps to configure custom DNS settings on your Android device \u2014 no technical skills required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Set Up Custom DNS for Android \u2013 Best Settings (Easy Guide)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these simple steps to configure a custom DNS on your Android device for faster and more secure browsing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Open Wi-Fi Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to:<br><strong>Settings \u2192 Network &amp; Internet \u2192 Wi-Fi \u2192 Select your Wi-Fi network \u2192 Tap Advanced.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Change IP Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scroll down to <strong>IP Settings<\/strong> and switch it from <strong>DHCP<\/strong> to <strong>Static.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Enter Custom DNS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Find the <strong>DNS 1<\/strong> and <strong>DNS 2<\/strong> fields and enter the following values:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DNS 1 (Primary IPv4):<\/strong> <code>45.82.67.59<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DNS 2 (Secondary IPv4):<\/strong> <code>185.164.138.20<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, <strong>save<\/strong> the settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Test Connectivity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Open your browser or any app to confirm that your internet connection is working properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. (Optional) Set DNS for Mobile Data<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Android doesn\u2019t natively allow custom DNS settings for mobile data without using an app.<br>You can use one of the following free apps to set custom DNS for both Wi-Fi and mobile data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1.1.1.1 by Cloudflare<\/strong> (Free &amp; Fast)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DNS Changer<\/strong> (Available on Google Play)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Connect with LobbyVPN<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the DNS setup is complete, restart your device and head over to:<br>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/lobbyvpn.com\/dashboard\">https:\/\/lobbyvpn.com\/dashboard<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select your desired location on the LobbyVPN dashboard.<br><strong>Important:<\/strong> Ensure your phone (the device accessing the dashboard) is connected to the <strong>same Wi-Fi network<\/strong> as your PlayStation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. 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