DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET on Android

Getting the “DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET” error on your Android phone is incredibly frustrating. Your Wi-Fi shows full bars, but Chrome and other browsers refuse to load any websites. You’re not alone—this DNS error affects millions of Android users daily across all brands: Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and more.

The good news? You can fix it in less than 5 minutes without any technical expertise.

What Causes DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET on Android?

This error occurs when your Android device cannot communicate with DNS servers to translate website names (like google.com) into IP addresses. Unlike computers, Android devices have unique network stack configurations and app-level restrictions that can trigger this error.

Common triggers include:

• Cached DNS records from previous networks
• Google Play Services conflicts
• Custom ROM DNS misconfigurations
• VPN app interference
• Corrupted Chrome browser data

8 Solutions to Fix DNS Errors on Android

Method 1: Restart Your Android Device (The 30-Second Fix)

Before diving into complex solutions, always try a simple restart:

1. Press and hold the power button
2. Tap “Restart” or “Reboot”
3. Wait for your device to fully restart (30-60 seconds)
4. Reconnect to Wi-Fi
5. Open Chrome and test

Success rate: Fixes approximately 25% of DNS errors instantly by clearing temporary network glitches.

Method 2: Forget and Reconnect to Wi-Fi Network

Reset your Wi-Fi connection to get fresh DNS settings:

1. Open Settings app
2. Tap “Network & Internet” (or “Connections” on Samsung)
3. Tap “Wi-Fi”
4. Find your connected network and tap it
5. Select “Forget” or “Forget Network”
6. Wait 5 seconds
7. Tap the network name again to reconnect
8. Enter your Wi-Fi password
9. Test browsing

Why this works: Your Android device requests new DNS server addresses from the router, clearing corrupted configurations.

Method 3: Change DNS Settings to Google or Cloudflare

The most effective solution—manually set reliable DNS servers:

1. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi
2. Long-press your Wi-Fi network name
3. Tap “Modify Network” or “Manage network settings”
4. Tap “Advanced Options” (may need to scroll down)
5. Change “IP Settings” from DHCP to Static
6. Scroll down to DNS fields
7. In DNS 1 enter: 8.8.8.8
8. In DNS 2 enter: 8.8.4.4
9. Tap “Save”
10. Disconnect and reconnect to Wi-Fi

Alternative DNS (Cloudflare – Often Faster):

• DNS 1: 1.1.1.1
• DNS 2: 1.0.0.1

Important: Don’t change other fields like IP address or Gateway unless you know what you’re doing.

Method 4: Clear Chrome Browser Cache and Data

Corrupted Chrome cache causes many DNS resolution failures:

1. Open Settings app
2. Tap “Apps” or “Applications”
3. Find and tap “Chrome”
4. Tap “Storage” or “Storage & Cache”
5. Tap “Clear Cache” first
6. Then tap “Clear Data” (you’ll lose saved passwords temporarily)
7. Confirm and restart Chrome
8. Sign back into Chrome

For other browsers:

• Firefox: Settings > Apps > Firefox > Storage > Clear data
• Samsung Internet: Settings > Apps > Samsung Internet > Storage > Clear cache

Method 5: Reset Network Settings (Nuclear Option)

This resets all network configurations without deleting personal data:

For Stock Android (Pixel, Motorola):

1. Open Settings
2. Tap “System” > “Reset Options”
3. Select “Reset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth”
4. Tap “Reset Settings”
5. Confirm with your PIN/password
6. Reconnect to Wi-Fi

For Samsung Galaxy:

1. Settings > “General Management”
2. Tap “Reset”
3. Select “Reset network settings”
4. Tap “Reset settings” and confirm

For OnePlus/OPPO:

1. Settings > “Additional Settings”
2. Tap “Backup and Reset”
3. Select “Reset network settings”

Note: You’ll need to re-enter all Wi-Fi passwords after this reset.

Method 6: Disable Private DNS

Android 9+ has Private DNS that can sometimes cause conflicts:

1. Open Settings
2. Go to “Network & Internet”
3. Tap “Private DNS” (or “Advanced” then “Private DNS”)
4. Select “Off” temporarily
5. Tap “Save”
6. Try browsing

If this fixes it, you can re-enable Private DNS later using:

• dns.google for Google DNS
• 1dot1dot1dot1.cloudflare-dns.com for Cloudflare

Method 7: Verify Date and Time Settings

Incorrect time settings disrupt SSL/DNS verification:

1. Open Settings
2. Tap “System” > “Date & Time”
3. Enable “Use network-provided time”
4. Enable “Use network-provided time zone”
5. Restart your device
6. Test connection

Why this matters: DNS servers reject requests from devices with incorrect timestamps for security reasons.

Method 8: Update or Reinstall Chrome Browser

Outdated Chrome versions have known DNS bugs:

1. Open Google Play Store
2. Search for “Chrome”
3. If “Update” appears, tap it
4. Wait for installation
5. Test browsing

If updating doesn’t work:

1. Settings > Apps > Chrome
2. Tap “Uninstall Updates”
3. Then update Chrome again from Play Store

Device-Specific Solutions

Samsung Galaxy Devices (S21, S22, S23, S24, A-Series)

Samsung phones have additional settings that can cause DNS issues:

Disable Smart Network Switch:

1. Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi
2. Tap three dots > Advanced
3. Disable “Switch to mobile data”

Check Samsung Max:
If you have Samsung Max installed (data saver), disable it temporarily or uninstall it.

Google Pixel Phones

Clear Google Play Services Cache:

1. Settings > Apps > See all apps
2. Tap three dots > Show system
3. Find “Google Play Services”
4. Tap Storage > Clear cache

OnePlus, Xiaomi, Realme (Custom Android Skins)

Disable Battery Optimization for Chrome:

1. Settings > Battery > Battery Optimization
2. Find Chrome
3. Select “Don’t optimize”

Check Custom DNS Apps:
Some OxygenOS/MIUI versions have built-in DNS settings in proprietary apps—disable them.

When Mobile Data Works But Wi-Fi Doesn’t

If you get DNS errors only on Wi-Fi:

1. Router DNS Issue: Change DNS on router settings (login via 192.168.1.1)
2. Router Firmware: Update your router’s firmware
3. Channel Congestion: Switch Wi-Fi channel in router settings
4. MAC Address Filtering: Check if router is blocking your device

When to Contact Your Carrier or ISP

Contact support if:

✗ DNS error appears on mobile data only (not Wi-Fi)
✗ Multiple Android devices have the same issue
✗ Error started after carrier network update
✗ Other apps also show “No internet connection”
✗ All solutions above failed

Your carrier may have DNS server issues or have blocked certain DNS providers.

Preventing Future DNS Errors on Android

Best Practices:

✓ Keep Chrome and Android updated
✓ Use Google DNS (8.8.8.8) permanently
✓ Clear Chrome cache monthly
✓ Restart device weekly
✓ Avoid switching between many Wi-Fi networks
✓ Disable unused VPN apps
✓ Don’t install DNS changer apps from Play Store

Frequently Asked Questions

Read more: DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET: 10 Proven Fixes That Work

The bottom line

DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NO_INTERNET on Android is usually fixed by changing DNS servers to Google’s 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 using the Static IP method. If that doesn’t work, clearing Chrome cache and resetting network settings solves virtually all remaining cases.

Start with the quick fixes (restart, forget Wi-Fi) and work your way through the methods. Most Android users find their solution within the first 3 methods.

Which solution worked for your Android device? Drop a comment below to help others!

Related websites:

• Google Android DNS Configuration: Support Google
• Android Developer – Network Documentation
• Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 Android App