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Private DNS Quick Setting on Windows Pc

Developed By: Senxian Z

License: Free

Rating: 4,1/5 - 152 votes

Last Updated: March 10, 2025

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.20
Size 2.2 MB
Release Date February 17, 25
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an application to read or write the secure system settings. [see more (1)]

What's New:
1.20- Update dependencies1.19- Crash fix related to Android's automatic backup- Adjust fields' focus behavior1.18- Show updated dns hostname when... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Configure your preferred DNS modes to toggle in app and toggle your Private DNS mode from your quick settings panel.

In order to change the Private DNS setting, this app requires... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Private DNS Quick Setting and install on Windows PC. Private DNS Quick Setting is free Tools app, developed by Senxian Z. Latest version of Private DNS Quick Setting is 1.20, was released on 2025-02-17 (updated on 2025-03-10). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of Private DNS Quick Setting is 4,1. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 152 users, 25 users had rated it 5*, 109 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Private DNS Quick Setting on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Private DNS Quick Setting on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Private DNS Quick Setting on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Private DNS Quick Setting using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Private DNS Quick Setting" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Private DNS Quick Setting on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Private DNS Quick Setting" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

Discussion

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Configure your preferred DNS modes to toggle in app and toggle your Private DNS mode from your quick settings panel.

In order to change the Private DNS setting, this app requires the 'WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS' permission.

This permission can only be granted in an ADB shell with the command:
pm grant com.flashsphere.privatednsqs android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

Check out https://private-dns-qs.web.app/help on the steps to use adb to grant the permission.
1.20
- Update dependencies

1.19
- Crash fix related to Android's automatic backup
- Adjust fields' focus behavior

1.18
- Show updated dns hostname when returning back to screen
- UI adjustments
- Update dependencies

1.16
- Add revert icon to revert hostname to the prior saved value

1.15
- Add app shortcuts and toggle activities to support automation apps
You will most likely need to re-add the Quick Setting tile when you update.
Allows an application to read or write the secure system settings.