description Google Public DNS for Mobile Devices Overview
Google Public DNS for Mobile Devices refers to the configuration of Google’s Domain Name System (DNS) resolution service on iOS and Android platforms. By changing the default DNS servers provided by cellular networks or internet service providers to Google's IPs (such as 8.8.8.8), users can potentially experience faster domain resolution and improved security features like DNS-over-HTTPS. The setup process involves modifying the Wi-Fi or cellular network settings on the mobile operating system. This service is intended for users who want an alternative DNS resolver to standard provider options.
help Google Public DNS for Mobile Devices FAQ
What Google Public DNS addresses should I use on a phone?
The standard IPv4 addresses are 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4. Google also provides IPv6 resolver addresses 2001:4860:4860::8888 and 2001:4860:4860::8844. [Google Public DNS setup guide](https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/docs/using)
How do I set Google Public DNS on Android?
On Android 9 and newer, open Private DNS and enter dns.google as the provider hostname to use DNS over TLS. A VPN or DNS-changing app can override this setting, so verify the active resolver after configuration. [Google Android DNS instructions](https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/docs/using)
Can I use Google Public DNS on iPhone cellular data?
The normal iPhone manual DNS setting applies to a specific Wi-Fi network, not cellular data. Google says applying custom DNS across Wi-Fi and cellular connections requires a VPN app that supports DNS configuration. [Google iOS DNS instructions](https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/docs/using)
Will Google Public DNS make mobile internet faster or act like a VPN?
Changing DNS can improve name-resolution reliability, but it does not increase your carrier's bandwidth or guarantee lower latency. It is a DNS resolver, not a VPN, and it does not provide the same traffic-routing or privacy features as a full VPN.
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