Device: Pixel 8a
OS: GrapheneOS (latest stable)
Region: China
Issue:
Wi-Fi connects successfully (IP assigned, gateway present), but no websites load.
Browser shows ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED.
Even bilibili.com and baidu.com fail to resolve.
What I tried:
- DHCP (not static IP)
- Proxy: none
- Private DNS: disabled
- VPN: none
- Different DNS servers (router / manual / none)
- Forget & reconnect Wi-Fi
- Reboot phone
- Reboot router
Network details:
- Wi-Fi connects normally
- IP address assigned (192.168.x.x)
- Gateway reachable
- Internet connectivity checks use GrapheneOS server
- Mobile hotspot from Windows PC also tested
Result:
No DNS resolution on Wi-Fi networks inside China.
Mobile data works normally.
Question:
Is this a known issue with GrapheneOS + Pixel 8a Wi-Fi firmware or DNS handling in China?
Any recommended workaround or diagnostic steps?