DNS Control v0.3

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DNS Control - Release Notes

Version 0.3
Released: 2026-02-04

NEW FEATURES:

• Saved Server Profiles

  • Save multiple server configurations with custom names
  • Quickly switch between saved servers via dropdown
  • Each profile stores both server URL and API token
  • Delete profiles with a single tap and confirmation
  • Profiles persist across app restarts

• Custom Date Range for Statistics

  • New "Custom" option in stats time period dropdown
  • Date picker to select start and end dates
  • Time picker to select start and end times
  • Fetch statistics for any specific time range
  • Great for analyzing specific events or periods

• Flexible Stats Time Periods

  • Choose from: Last Hour, Last Day, Last Week, Last Month, Last Year, Custom
  • Stats automatically refresh when changing time period
  • Custom range card shows selected dates with easy modification

• GitHub Repository Link

  • Quick access link to project repository in Settings
  • Located under build info section
  • Opens main branch on GitHub

• Backup & Restore

  • Export all saved server profiles to a JSON file
  • Import server profiles from a previously exported backup
  • Automatic backup to Google Drive (when enabled on device)
  • Date-stamped export filenames (dns-control-servers-YYYY-MM-DD.json)
  • Smart import skips servers that already exist (by URL)

CHANGES:

• Settings UI improved with saved servers section
• Stats screen shows time period selector in header
• Date/time pickers use Material 3 design

REMOVED:

• GitHub Actions CI/CD workflow

DNS Control v0.2

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DNS Control - Release Notes

Version 0.2
Released: 2025-02-03

NEW FEATURES:

• Dashboard Stats Tab

  • View real-time query statistics from your Technitium DNS Server
  • Displays data for the last hour including:
    • Query summary: total queries, no error, server failures, NX domain, refused
    • Resolution types: authoritative, recursive, cached
    • Blocking stats: blocked and dropped query counts
    • Server info: total clients, zones, cached entries
    • Zone lists: allowed/blocked zones, allow/block list zone counts
  • Refresh button to update stats on demand

• Bottom Navigation

  • New tabbed interface with Control, Stats, and Settings tabs
  • Quick switching between app sections
  • Cleaner navigation experience

• Build Info Display

  • Version and build timestamp shown at bottom of Settings tab
  • Helps identify which build is installed

• Debug Window Toggle

  • New setting to show/hide the raw JSON debug window on Control tab
  • Located in Settings under "Debug" section
  • Disabled by default for a cleaner interface
  • When enabled, displays the raw API response with copy-to-clipboard

CHANGES: ...

DNS Control v0.1

DNS Control v0.1 - Release Notes

Initial Release - February 2026

Overview

DNS Control is a modern Android application for controlling DNS blocking on
Technitium DNS Server. Temporarily disable ad-blocking and tracker protection
with a single tap when you need unrestricted access.

Features

• One-Tap Disable

  • Temporarily disable DNS blocking for a configurable duration (1-120 minutes)
  • Blocking automatically resumes after the configured time

• Real-Time Status Display

  • View current blocking status (Enabled/Disabled)
  • See when blocking will automatically resume
  • Human-readable relative time display ("in 5 min", "in 1h 30m")

• Auto-Connect

  • Automatically checks server connectivity on app launch
  • Fetches current blocking status immediately

• Settings Management

  • Configure server URL and API token
  • Adjustable disable duration (1-120 minutes)
  • Persistent settings storage using DataStore

• Modern UI

  • Beautiful Material 3 dark theme
  • Smooth animations and transitions
  • Clean, intuitive interface built with Jetpack Compose

• Debug Mode

  • View raw JSON response from server for troubleshooting

Technical Details

• Language: Kotlin
• UI Framework: Jetpack Compose with Material 3
• Architecture: MVVM with StateFlow
• HTTP Client: OkHttp
• Storage: DataStore Preferences
• Minimum SDK: 26 (Android 8.0)
• Target SDK: 34 (Android 14)

Requirements

• Android 8.0 (API 26) or higher
• Technitium DNS Server with API access enabled
• Network access to your DNS server

Permissions

• INTERNET - Communicate with DNS server API
• ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE - Check network connectivity

No location, camera, storage, or other sensitive permissions required.

API Endpoints Used

• /api/settings/get - Retrieve current server settings
• /api/settings/temporaryDisableBlocking - Temporarily disable DNS blocking

Installation

1. Download the APK from the Releases page
2. Install on your Android device
3. Open the app and tap the Settings icon
4. Configure your Technitium server URL and API token
5. Set your preferred disable duration

Known Issues

None at this time.

License

MIT License - See LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Technitium DNS Server - https://technitium.com/dns/
• Jetpack Compose - Modern Android UI toolkit
• Material Design 3 - Design system