OpenDNS Updater

OpenDNS Updater

OpenDNS Updater is an extremely easy to use android app to perform IP updates.

Guillaume Villena DNS & Hosts Internet Security

Download (3.3 MB)

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Description

* Quick presentation

OpenDNS Updater is an extremely easy to use android app to perform dynamic IP updates on OpenDNS services.

* Presentation

OpenDns is a very famous DNS service used by a lot of people, but not everybody knows that they also provide some filtering product for individuals.

This type of service is free and can be very useful to filter websites such as porn, phishing, malware, and many other category.

The service rely on your external IP to perform filter actions.
Why an android application for a DNS service ?

As I said on the previous line, the service rely on your external IP address, so when you change access point or start using mobile data, you request will not be filtered.

Updater exist for almost Windows, Mac and Linux, but not for Android or IOS. ( https://support.opendns.com/hc/en-us/articles/227988607-OpenDNS-Compatible-Dynamic-DNS-DDNS-Clients )

* Other informations

This is an open source project; For more information on the app and the source code, please go to android.guillaumevillena.fr.

What’s new (2.2.4)

- VPNService fix for device with API > 31 (Android S+)

Anti-features

Properties of this app that are worth knowing about before installing.

  • NonFreeNet

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
2.2.4 current
87351c9015a7f749…
 2023-11-15 3.3 MB API 21
2.2.3
1705e5aab7fabe53…
 2023-11-07 3.3 MB API 21
2.2.2
c8bdf87ecb3ffa43…
 2020-08-29 6.0 MB API 16

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
  • EXPAND_STATUS_BAR
  • Wi-Fi stateRead information about the Wi-Fi connection.
  • Approximate locationDetermine the location via the network.
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
Show 2 more permissions
  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • opendnsupdater.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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