Limit Network time, DNS and captive-portal queries on /e/OS 2.x
Network checks
Sensitivity 2/5
Default: On
Phones / /e/OS 2.x / Network time, DNS and captive-portal queries
Privacy-focused custom distributions redirect or minimise default Android network verification calls. While essential network checks still occur to maintain time and internet connectivity, users can often modify the target endpoints.
- Goes to
- Default
- On
- Control
- Can be limited
- Effort
- a few seconds
How to do it
Open Settings and search for Private DNS to configure a trusted third-party DNS provider instead of the default network lookup.
Menu names may differ by device and version.
What you lose
Using strict Private DNS can cause issues connecting to certain local or captive networks.
What is collected
Ip address, network query timestamps, server response codes.
These standard network queries exist to synchronise internal clocks and determine whether an internet route is functional.
Retention is not stated here. The sensitivity rating is this site's own estimate.