We can confirm a reported DNS leak issue on Android that impacts all VPN apps. There are no known solutions to prevent it, and requires a fix in a future Android version. Details in our blog post: https://www.ivpn.net/blog/dns-traffic-leak-outside-vpn-tunnel-on-android/
Depending on your threat model, consider avoiding the use of Android in situations where such leaks can impact your privacy.
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