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Android Private DNS Configuration Guide: Set {device}.{username}.adguardprivate.com to enable system-level encrypted DNS, reducing latency and enhancing privacy protection.
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Configuration Steps

Setup instructions for different phone brands:

Xiaomi/Redmi Phones

  1. Open Settings
  2. Select Connections & Sharing
  3. Tap Private DNS
  4. Choose Private DNS Provider Hostname
  5. Enter: xiaomi1.{xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx}.adguardprivate.com

Samsung Phones

  1. Open Settings
  2. Select Connections
  3. Tap More Connection Settings
  4. Choose Private DNS
  5. Enter: samsung1.{xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx}.adguardprivate.com

⚠️ Important Notes:

  • Must add device1. prefix, i.e. device1.{xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx}.adguardprivate.com
  • Directly using {xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx}.adguardprivate.com won’t work
  • Replace {xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx} with your exclusive DNS server address

Verification

After configuration:

  1. System will automatically verify DNS connection status
  2. “Connected” status indicates successful setup

Troubleshooting

If configuration fails, check:

  1. Correct DNS prefix: Must use device1.{xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx}.adguardprivate.com format
  2. Whether DNS server address is correct
  3. Network connection status
  4. Whether account is active

Setup Demo