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We use VpnService to setup a VPN with custom DNS settings. We're just interested in changing the DNS settings for the device.

On current versions of Android (P and below) by not setting the route in the VPN, service traffic is routed directly to the app and DNS requests are sent to the addresses provided. We don't need a TUN interface as we're not providing and true VPN service.

On Android Q beta 3 the VPN is established but the DNS settings are ignored. What has changed ?

Here's how we start the service in the onStartCommand

                b.addAddress("10.0.2.15", 32);
                b.addDnsServer("8.8.8.8");
                b.addDnsServer("8.8.4.4");
                b.establish();
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  • Hi there! When you say change the dns of the device, you mean of the WiFi network it is connected right? Or do all these WiFi networks have like a central dns they connect to? – Casanova Apr 23 '20 at 07:54

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The DNS configuration does actually work.

My observation that it wasn't is actually being caused by Chrome. Chrome (not sure which versions) uses its own dns resolver, circumventing the DNS settings applied by the VPN.

Discussion here: https://www.xda-developers.com/fix-dns-ad-blocker-chrome/

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