How does Android Private DNS offer any security if it can simply be downgraded to unencrypted port 53 DNS?

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As shown in the screenshot, my Amazon eero Pro 6E is downgrading Private DNS (DNS Over TLS) requests from my Android phone to unencrypted port 53 requests. This makes the “Private DNS” feature entirely pointless and not offer any security, does it not?

Asked by Patrick Dark (139 rep)

Jun 24, 2025, 09:55 PM
Last activity: Jun 25, 2025, 09:48 AM

How does Android Private DNS offer any security if it can simply be downgraded to unencrypted port 53 DNS?

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