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DNSNet: an open-source system wide ad and tracker blocker for Android (no root) (f-droid.org)

submitted 1 month ago by CodenameDarlen@lemmy.world to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/36657058

I'm just sharing here this app I use always on my phone, and I don't see many people talking about it.

It's similar to DuckDuckGo app feature that block trackers across all the device, but this one is focused only on that, it also allows you to add your custom tracker URLs to block and monitor every request being made.

It's open source and available on F-Droid: https://f-droid.org/packages/dev.clombardo.dnsnet/
GitHub: https://github.com/t895/DNSNet

It enables a VPN to intercept requests, so it can block URLs of trackers across all your apps. The app provides a list of URLs as you open it for the first time, you can choose a few options between less or more aggressive.

Obs.: The app don't tell, but when you add a custom URL you need to disable and enable it again.

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[–] pHr34kY@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 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 no way to do access control so I just have to hope not too many find it.

[–] AtariDump@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

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.

[–] pHr34kY@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

I didn't open port 53. It's DoT.

Even then, it took some extra effort to ensure it didn't return internal network addresses from the outside.

[–] mierdabird@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

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.

[–] pHr34kY@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Not quite pihole. I just slapped Lowe's adlist on BIND9.