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DNS Server 3.3

762.4 KB / 50K+ Downloads / Rating 4.2 - 438 reviews


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DNS Server, developed and published by Ice Cold Apps, has released its latest version, 3.3, on 2013-05-02. This app falls under the Tools category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 50000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.2, based on 438 reviews.

DNS Server APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 2.1+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.icecoldapps.dnsserver

Updated: 12 years ago

Developer Name: Ice Cold Apps

Category: Tools

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing DNS Server on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.2
Total 438 reviews

Reviews

1 ★, on 2015-04-07
I had a problem with this app and another, similar app from this company. Was very hopeful that one app or the other would prove very useful to me. I sent them an email and also posted a query on their forum. Heard nothing for three weeks. Then, I saw that the forum I had posted to had zero replies -- from them or anyone else. I don't know if this app works or not. With the non-existent user support that I received, it really doesn't matter. It was just a big waste of time for me. Too bad. The app looked promising.

5 ★, on 2015-06-07
Very simple to use. Removed DNS lock and automagically works wherever I bring my tablet. Adds greater fluidity to all browsing especially in zones with terrible latency.

4 ★, on 2012-09-08
If you want to use this as the default DNS server on your phone, also install "DNS Forward" app, and set it to forward to 127.0.0.1 port 5353 (or whatever port you chose for the server). Then it works fine all the time without using a router.

4 ★, on 2015-02-09
I'm setting up Wi-Fi tethering on my device and need to test why DNS isn't working, so I installed this. Even though I have root by default, the app assumes that I don't and disables port 53. Please resolve? (No pun intended) Thanks. (Also, it's hard to find the save settings button, which doesn't exist - you have to go back for it to prompt you to save settings.)

3 ★, on 2015-04-28
I tried to start server & type nslookup on different PC on the same network . But PC did not receive return from the server . Is there any special setting ?

5 ★, on 2013-03-10
Always works and nothing ever works the first time never fails me

Previous Versions

DNS Server 3.3
2013-05-02 / 762.4 KB / Android 2.1+

About this app

Run your own DNS Server (Domain Name System Server) on your device! From now on you have control over all DNS requests. Set the app to automatically forward requests to another DNS Server, or set the app to use a web DNS server. You can even set rules so for the request for a specific host you can set the app to always reply with a specific IP!

Note 1. If you find a bug or have a problem please contact us by email since we cannot help you if you post it in the reviews.

Note 2. Normally DNS Servers run on port 53, but because of some limitations on Android that is not possible. So you will need to add port forwarding in your home network to access the server on port 53.

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In this version you can add one server (DNS, or Dynamic DNS Updaters), three rules and if allowed IP’s is set also only three of them. If you want to be able to add unlimited items please buy DNS Server Pro. If you buy the pro version you will support development, will be able to add unlimited items and see no advertisements!
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★★For more servers and features have a look at our app Servers Ultimate★★

But we haven’t mentioned all features yet; you can even set a dynamic DNS updater! So you can always access your device from everywhere, even if the IP changed!

It also has extensive logging functionality, and you can even set the app to email you the log automatically!

Features summary:
- Free!
- Start/Stop a DNS server automatically when connected/disconnected from a specified WIFI network, or on boot
- Set forward DNS Server or web DNS Server
- Optionally only allow access from certain IP’s
- Verbose log (filter, email, etc)
- Add rules to respond with a give IP for a host
- Add a Dynamic DNS Updater using the local or public IP of your device


All features:
- Add a DNS Server, and set the following: name, port, allow dns caching, use a dns server for request, use a web dns server for requests, only allow access from certain IP’s, enable logging, only log errors, start on boot, start/stop when connected/disconnected to a specified WIFI network

-Add rules for the DNS Server: give an IP for a set host or block certain hosts

- Add multiple dynamic DNS updaters (set a custom URL, or choose from ChangeIP, DNSdynamic, DNSexit, DNSMadeEasy, DNS-O-Matic, DNSPark, DtDNS, DynDNS, easyDNS, eNom, HE.net, Joker, Namecheap, No-IP, ZoneEdit)

- For every dynamic DNS updater set the name, timeout (in minutes), hostname, username, password and whether to update with the local or public IP address, start the Dynamic DNS Updater when connected to a specific WIFI network, update on connectivity change, start on boot

- On the settings page of the app you can set the maximum log items to keep, whether to keep a WIFI lock (prevent WIFI from disconnecting automatically), keep the device alive, keep the device alive full (keep the screen on, battery intensive), set to start the app on boot

- You can search/filter the log, or set it to be automatically sent when the log limit is reached.

For questions, comments or feature requests just contact us!

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App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to read from external storage.