stock android - Is it possible to assign a static IP address without a DNS?

Is it possible to assign a static IP address without a DNS in Android 5.1? Is there anyway to achieve it? I can do this in iOS so I'm wondering.

Answer

First, without DNS the network connection won't be much helpful to you: you will need DNS to resolve host names to IPs – or entering something like www.google.com into the browser's address bar will just give you an error.

Which does not mean you cannot use a DNS server other than Google's.

From your homescreen:

1. Press the Menu key, select Settings


2. Go to your WiFi settings, where your list of known/available networks is displayed


3. Long-Tap (tap-and-hold) the entry for your AP



4. Select Edit


5. Tap Advanced

Now you will see a form allowing you to override things: you can disable DHCP, then specify a fixed IP plus the related network settings – mask, default route, and – Tada! – DNS servers.