Advice Request Private DNS (Android 9+) OR a dedicated DNS app?

[Ink]

As the title suggests, is it recommended to the Private DNS setting, which is available in Android 9 Pie and higher, over a dedicated DNS app?

 

[amico81]

I'm using a private DNS with NextDNS

 

[Arequire]

I've always had issues with Private DNS stating it couldn't connect.
An app would likely be more reliable as it'd use a VPN connection, which you can set as always-on.

 

[Protomartyr]

I'm using the Private DNS function with AdGuard's DNS. I've experienced the issue where it couldn't connect but that is on AdGuard's end as their DNS service sometimes goes down.

I prefer using the Private DNS function over the AdGuard dedicated app as it is one less app that I have to install/is running in the background. I believe the only benefit that the AdGuard dedicated app provides is the ability to customize what is filtered.

 

[SeriousHoax]

Private DNS is the easier approach. Private DNS feature is DNS over TLS. If you want DNS over HTTPS function then you'll have to use a dedicated app.

 

[FireHammer]

Hi,I use Adguard DNS with filtering

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

Using internal Android feature is more secure and less faulty.

 

[deuce2112]

As the title suggests, is it recommended to the Private DNS setting, which is available in Android 9 Pie and higher, over a dedicated DNS app?

I'm not sure how do I check that out

 

[Ink]

I'm not sure how do I check that out

Use the search box in the Settings.

2018:

DNS over TLS support in Android P Developer Preview

The Android P Developer Preview includes built-in support for DNS over TLS. We added a Private DNS mode to the Network & internet settings.

android-developers.googleblog.com