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DNS Problem....

Guys, I'm very new to android since I got legend yesterday and I couldn't find a way to modify dns settings. Since, with shame, in my country, some websites are restricted due to taxing problems, (etc, youtube ) and I should modify my dns settings. I couldn't find and I'm slightly losing my temper...
There're some solutions on net but i really couldn't understand what they are talking about. I need an explaination as "android for dummies". Any help appreciated.

settings>setup>wireless&network>wifi-settings
push the bottom "menu" and choice "advanced"
here you can setup ip and dns
roberto
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Thank you rcravero but this only solves my problem when usin wlan connection. I want to change dns settings for my 3g connections. I have a good data plan and i want to use it. Thank u anyway...

Hack to make web browsing faster...

This hack has been around forever but I figured I would mention it because surprisingly few people know about it:
DO THIS:
Settings > Wireless > Wifi Settings > Menu (Button) > Advanced > Use Static IP (check this) > DNS1 Settings (set to 208.67.222.222) > DNS2 Settings (set to 208.67.220.220) > Reboot
Not all roms will allow you to access this, but if yours does, give it a try.
WHAT IT DOES:
When you enter a name like Amazon in your browser, before going to Amazon it needs to translate "Amazon" into an IP address. This can be SLOOOOW. By setting your DNS servers, you give it one single IP address to go to for all IP address translations - i.e., it's faster.
This is an old PC hack and I wasn't sure it would work on a phone but we tried it out over at another forum and everyone was getting MUCH faster page opens in their browsers. Many said their Market was working faster too.
Give it a shot and see what you think. Good luck
** Read more about it here: https://store.opendns.com/setup/
Oh yeah, it's free so no worries.

Wont you run into problems if you move off your home network. Some networks wont give you the static ip you want.
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Dunno. Seemed to have sped up my 3G as well. If it doesn't work you can just uncheck the static ip thing when away from home.

mitchellvii said:
Dunno. Seemed to have sped up my 3G as well. If it doesn't work you can just uncheck the static ip thing when away from home.
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Yea that's what I figured. Also I use google dns. 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 its easier to remember.
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eh most of the time you wont have to jump more than 1 or 2 DNS servers to sort your IP, than that IP is sent down those on the way back to you for future reference(until a hold down timer expires most likely)
gosh, hope that makes sense =P

Nrre said:
eh most of the time you wont have to jump more than 1 or 2 DNS servers to sort your IP, than that IP is sent down those on the way back to you for future reference(until a hold down timer expires most likely)
gosh, hope that makes sense =P
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Nevertheless, this is faster.

OP, your link leads to a website that appears to require a sign-up to continue, is there a link that doesn't?
Also, while I can see how this may help with a Wi-Fi signal, how is it you've experienced faster 3G? Just curious, thanks.

First, this isnt a hack
Second, you're changing dns for your wifi, not 3g.
Thanks for the reminder though, but does any know if you can change your 3g dns?

TorxT3D said:
First, this isnt a hack
Second, you're changing dns for your wifi, not 3g.
Thanks for the reminder though, but does any know if you can change your 3g dns?
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##data(3282)# / edit mode / there are plenty of settings to mess with here (and mess things up too, but here is where you can find what you are looking for)
btw... you will need your msl to enter edit mode

I wouldn't go around fooling with the sprint default dns it could cause problems.

Isn't that the opendns ip? Who cares... this is not a hack... at all. I use 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 anyway.

Android 17 said:
OP, your link leads to a website that appears to require a sign-up to continue, is there a link that doesn't?
Also, while I can see how this may help with a Wi-Fi signal, how is it you've experienced faster 3G? Just curious, thanks.
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You don't have to sign up, just use the DNS addresses given:
DNS1: 208.67.222.222
DNS2: 208.67.220.220
That's all you need.

LOL at people thinking hard setting dns servers = hacking.
Setting up DNS does not speed up browsing. It might speed up the initial resolving of the website if the current dhcp dns server is slow.
Thanks for the good laugh tho.

Now if somebody could post how to change WiMAX DNS servers, that would be much more interesting... for a variety of reasons...

WiFi not working!!

i rooted my phone using propc method....since then i am unable to use WiFi....everytime i connect i says unsuccessful......any solution...????
sorry for starting a new thread....

my wifi works properly. maybe you should try use fixed ip. at the advanced tab. use open dns address as the DNS1 and DNS2

propc said:
my wifi works properly. maybe you should try use fixed ip. at the advanced tab. use open dns address as the DNS1 and DNS2
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nothing working fr me!!

ICS 4.0.3 Wifi - Setting Static IP not possible?

I turned on wifi but was unable to access / change my IP to a static IP . I couldnt find the option under wifi - advanced as well. The new options allow me only to change my Signal Band (2.4gz/5gz) but not change my IP address or put a static IP.
Any thoughts?

It's right there
Press and hold your connected access point
Check Show advanced options
Click IP settings and change from DHCP to Static
Enter your IP/DNS

thanks i also had a problem but now i can enter my ip but the save button is unfortunately greyed out so stuck up in getting ip address can anyone help
ps: figured it out now working
thanks

saving of static IP is now per network instead of per wifi interface.

still not able to assign static ip
prophet_in said:
thanks i also had a problem but now i can enter my ip but the save button is unfortunately greyed out so stuck up in getting ip address can anyone help
ps: figured it out now working
thanks
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How come?

Flash05 said:
saving of static IP is now per network instead of per wifi interface.
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Is this also the case with proxy server? I have an Asus Transformer on ICS that allows me to save Proxy per access point, and I'm hoping the GNote will also do this on ICS.

prophet_in said:
thanks i also had a problem but now i can enter my ip but the save button is unfortunately greyed out so stuck up in getting ip address can anyone help
ps: figured it out now working
thanks
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I have the same problem with the greyed out options. How did you solve it?

sketch-UK said:
I have the same problem with the greyed out options. How did you solve it?
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Have you compiled all the fields?
If you have. .. You can save and you can connect
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sketch-UK said:
I have the same problem with the greyed out options. How did you solve it?
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Just checked myself, glad to see this!
Long press on the network you want to change, click 'Modify network config'
Then you need to change the 'IP settings' pull down box from DHCP to Static, otherwise the rest will remain greyed out.
Hope thats all clear.

I have had the same problem.

Wouldn't is be a better option to have your router reserve a specific IP address for the MAC address of your Note? That way you won't have to change the settings on your Note when you want to connect to a different network.

bioweb said:
Wouldn't is be a better option to have your router reserve a specific IP address for the MAC address of your Note? That way you won't have to change the settings on your Note when you want to connect to a different network.
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It would, but that's a bit too technical for most users, as it requires going into advanced settings of your router. Most people don't even know their routers IP address, let alone configure MAC-level access!
Also the default setting is for DHCP on all networks, so the user doesn't have to worry when connecting to any network.
In ICS, they have introduced the option of allowing different IP settings for each network. In previous android versions, you could only have 1 global setting that affected all networks.
I like to use a static IP on my home network, but every over network I connect to requires DHCP. So previously, I had to disable Static IP to access other networks (or use an app called Wifi static!).
It's no wonder I was confused 'Wifi static' was no longer working
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psnorth538 said:
I have had the same problem.
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did solve it? See post #9 if not

With the long press stuff --> modify network and add the static IP, it seems not work for me. My phone is a samsung galaxy s3.
Do u think the phone need to be rooted to gain superior access privilegde?
And my setup network @home is ad-hoc. So cant reserve any ip on a router.
Kind regards
Takeur

undertakeur said:
With the long press stuff --> modify network and add the static IP, it seems not work for me. My phone is a samsung galaxy s3.
Do u think the phone need to be rooted to gain superior access privilegde?
And my setup network @home is ad-hoc. So cant reserve any ip on a router.
Kind regards
Takeur
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if by "not work" you mean that you can't see an option to change from DHCP to static, it may simply be because the on-screen keyboard automatically appears at that setup page (so you can enter a password) and it obscures the options further down the page.
So, you need to:
1. long press on your connection to go into "modify network config"
2. press capacitive "back" key (or click "done") to reveal the bottom of the page
3. check the "show advanced" tick box
4. scroll down beyond the visible part of the page to get to DHCP setting.

gattari said:
Have you compiled all the fields?
If you have. .. You can save and you can connect
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You mean to fill all the other boxes because it still doesn't seem to work can anyone give me a step to step explanation of how to do it. I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks

ian1 said:
You mean to fill all the other boxes because it still doesn't seem to work can anyone give me a step to step explanation of how to do it. I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks
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here's my solution on my note ICS
1. long press wifi connection, enter your network password
2. change dhcp to static
3. fill ip address of your device
4. FILL NETWORK PREFIX OF YOUR STATIC WIFI NETWORK (NETWORK PREFIX is substitution of NETMASK ADDRESS (eg 255.255.255.255) see table here ttp://gabbtech.blogspot.com/2012/09/subnet-mask-address-dan-persamaannya.html
5. fill other requirement (gateway,dns,etc)
6. You should be able to click greyed out SAVE button now

Google Pay on Turkish Galaxy Watch 5

Hi all!
I've recently purchased my first smartwatch, a Galaxy Watch 5 44mm, while I've been in Turkey. I am native to the UK though so I've thought about changing the firmware to a UK version.
I have everything set up in English, downloaded the modded APKs for Samsung Health Monitor etc, however there's one thing bugging me.
Google pay/wallet doesn't want to work, I've tried changing the CSC code through the phone dialler app but annoyingly it doesn't work. Looks like Samsung have patched that method. I have the app installed and have my cards on there but it disappears every 3 hours or so, then I have to re-enable through the play store. I have my phone connected to a UK Nord VPN server so this helps with getting the app visible at least.
I'm not too interested in the permanent proxy method, since I already use a VPN server and it still disappears with that I can only assume that it's the same if I went the P.P. route.
Just wondering if there's any permanent fixes or workarounds that can get the app to stay? Or even if there's a method to flash the firmware to a UK version that'd be helpful too, but I have plenty of things installed already so installing another firmware is a last resort for me.
If it helps, the software version is: R910XXU1AWD6/SM-R910NZBATUR

Hello Mezdux,
Have you tried Permanent Proxy for WearOS, This creates a connection with a proxy network which allows Google Pay and Samsung Pay, I hope this Helps.
Permanent Proxy uses an old framework left from an old version of Android
Link to Permanent Proxy:
Release v4.0 · Jolanrensen/PermanentProxy-for-WearOS
v4.0: Updated dependencies Fixed scrolling with scroll wheel Added country to current IP Current IP can now show IPv6 Replaced Port/IP buttons with text fields Made setting the proxy clearer (this ...
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Flash the "wear-release.apk" to your watch using adb, and the the other apk to your phone.
Hope this helps,
Nathan Stanley

nathanstanley said:
Hello Mezdux, Have you tried Permanent Proxy for WearOS, This creates a connection with a proxy network which allows Google Pay and Samsung Pay, I hope this Helps. Permanent Proxy uses an old framework left from an old version of Android Link to Permanent Proxy:
Release v4.0 · Jolanrensen/PermanentProxy-for-WearOS
v4.0: Updated dependencies Fixed scrolling with scroll wheel Added country to current IP Current IP can now show IPv6 Replaced Port/IP buttons with text fields Made setting the proxy clearer (this ...
github.com
Flash the "wear-release.apk" to your watch using adb, and the the other apk to your phone. Hope this helps, Nathan Stanley
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Mezdux said:
I'm not too interested in the permanent proxy method, since I already use a VPN server and it still disappears with that I can only assume that it's the same if I went the P.P. route.
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Please read the post fully next time. But thanks.

nathanstanley said:
Hello Mezdux,
Have you tried Permanent Proxy for WearOS, This creates a connection with a proxy network which allows Google Pay and Samsung Pay, I hope this Helps.
Permanent Proxy uses an old framework left from an old version of Android
Link to Permanent Proxy:
Release v4.0 · Jolanrensen/PermanentProxy-for-WearOS
v4.0: Updated dependencies Fixed scrolling with scroll wheel Added country to current IP Current IP can now show IPv6 Replaced Port/IP buttons with text fields Made setting the proxy clearer (this ...
github.com
Flash the "wear-release.apk" to your watch using adb, and the the other apk to your phone.
Hope this helps,
Nathan Stanley
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This is a very good idea even though you don't like it.

akhilansathishkumar said:
This is a very good idea even though you don't like it.
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I already use NordVPN on my phone (which the watch goes through for wifi connection) and I've had it up and running like that. I've made a purchase so it doesn't disappear anymore and works without issues. Permanent Proxy is not the solution for everything when you're already running a constant VPN connection, which permanent proxy does anyway.
That's why I wish people read the post properly first.
If anybody can tell me a difference in practice, perhaps I will consider. However, it seems like a different method of doing the same thing. Google Pay now works without issues.

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