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How to turn on Android's Private DNS mode - and why it makes such a big difference


Unencrypted DNS requests can expose your browsing activity, but Android's Private DNS Mode adds a layer of privacy. Here's how to enable it.

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Private DNS encrypts your web traffic to prevent ISP tracking. I'm using a Pixel 9 Pro (which means I now have to use the new method), but pretty much every modern Android phone is capable of enabling Private DNS. For those who aren't so quick to trust Google for such a feature, I recommend selecting Private DNS and then typing the address for your provider of choice.

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