“DNS Address Could Not Be Found”

What is a DNS Error?

Try a Different Browser

Check on Another Device

Restart Your Device

Try Safe Mode

Disable Antivirus or Firewall

Turn Off VPN

Clear DNS Cache

Change Default DNS

Update Network Adapter

Final Thoughts

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“DNS Address Could Not Be Found”

The “DNS Address Could Not Be Found” error prevents Android users from accessing the internet. This guide will show you how to fix this issue.

What is a DNS Error?

This error occurs when the browser fails to convert a website's domain name into an IP address. The cause can be network issues or DNS server problems.

Try a Different Browser

Check the website in another browser. If it opens, the issue is with your current browser.

Check on Another Device

If the website works on another device, the problem is specific to your Android device.

Restart Your Device

Restarting your device or router is the easiest way to fix network issues.

Try Safe Mode

If the website opens in Safe Mode, a third-party app or settings might be causing the issue.

Disable Antivirus or Firewall

Some security tools can block DNS access. Temporarily disable them and check again.

Turn Off VPN

A VPN can interfere with DNS resolution. Disable it and see if the issue is resolved.

Clear DNS Cache

In Chrome, clear the host cache by visiting: chrome://net-internals/#dns

Change Default DNS

Set Google DNS to 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4. Alternatively, use Cloudflare DNS: 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1.

Update Network Adapter

SIf the issue occurs on Windows or Mac, update your network drivers.

Final Thoughts

Fixing the “DNS Address Could Not Be Found” error is easy with basic troubleshooting.