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DNSNet: an open-source system wide ad and tracker blocker for Android (no root) (f-droid.org)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/privacy@lemmy.ml
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[–] 18 points 1 year ago (5 children)

I've run the duckduckgo version of this for years but only recently found out you can get most of this functionality natively in android (android 13 for me) by setting a private DNS as shown in the below image. My duckduckgo app tracking protection does still catch attempts but it's basically just google now, instead of dozens of companies before.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (4 children)

    I found this was returning localised results from the other side of the planet, so I kept connecting to slow servers when more local ones were available. I ended up rolling my own from home. The only problem is there's to way to do access control so I just have to hope not too many find it.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 year ago* (1 child)

    Do. Not. Open. Port. 53. To. The. Internet.

    Just Don't.

    I suggest installing PiVPN (on your Pi) if you want PiHole awesomeness on the go.

    I followed this guide to help with what changes to make to the various config files for using the PiHole over VPN (e.g. you're off your local Wifi/LAN.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago* (1 child)

    Like you ended up doing a PiHole at home? I'm surprised there's no access control. I was on the verge of setting that or Adguard home up for myself but realized using Adguard's public servers is effectively the same thing, just without the extra privacy of hosting at home.

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