Rethink DNS + Firewall is the easiest way to monitor app activity, circumvent Internet censorship, block ads and trackers on your Android device.
Install RethinkDNS via F-Droid - https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.celzero.bravedns/.
These are just a few tips.
You will probably have to adjust other settings for your environment anyway.
You can choose between many options.
Either use our DNScrypt server or any other DNScrypt server you like. DoH, DoT, ODoH and Rethinks-DNS-Server itself are also available. Even tor and SOCKS5 are included.
Also possible your own Wireguard server in combination with your AdGuard Home server.
Enable at least Block newly installed apps by default under Configure → Firewall → Universall firewall rules.
After the first start, it is important to set RethinkDNS as the main and only VPN connection in your Android system.
For that, got to Settings → Network & Internet → VPN → Rethinks “Settings Symbol” → and enable both Always-on VPN and Block connections without VPN.
Just a simple overview (based on a Moto g34) of how many connections happen before and after setting up RethinkDNS + Firewall.
If you want to check it with your device, just use our "Device Inspections" tutorial.