The IP addressed 8.8.8.8 (in addition to 8.8.4.4) is now used for Google's DNS server. How did they obtain this IP? Specifically, what has to happen for an IP to be routed to a different location.

Jul 30, 2019 DNSet – Aplicações no Google Play DNSet sets Google's public DNS servers (8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4) on your device. In order to do this it creates a local VPN so you have to authorise the app once. The app quits after the VPN has been initialised, this saves space on your device's precious RAM memory. Avoiding the ISP's DNS may help in: * Bypassing restrictions on certain websites 8.8.8.8 | Google LLC | AbuseIPDB IP Abuse Reports for 8.8.8.8: . This IP address has been reported a total of 4 times from 4 distinct sources. 8.8.8.8 was first reported on July 9th 2020, and the most recent report was 2 days ago.. Recent Reports: We have received reports of abusive activity from this IP address within the last week. It is potentially still actively engaged in abusive activities. [SOLVED] Can ping 8.8.8.8 but no google.com - DNS - Spiceworks

DNSet sets Google's public DNS servers (8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4) on your device. In order to do this it creates a local VPN so you have to authorise the app once. The app quits after the VPN has been initialised, this saves space on your device's precious RAM memory. Avoiding the ISP's DNS may help in: * Bypassing restrictions on certain websites

Jul 30, 2019 DNSet – Aplicações no Google Play

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Android auto adds 8.8.8.8 to DNS list : pihole You have two ways to solve this. By firewall or giving 3 DNS to your network clients thru your DHCP server. By firewall you can block 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 to all your network, excepting the pihole (or use other servers in you pihole), or you can block all everything on 53 excepting your pihole (like @diabillic said). Stop Using 8.8.8.8 for Your Production Network | Mirazon