# \#slim

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## [What's the difference between Blokada and Blokada Slim?](https://community.blokada.org/t/whats-the-difference-between-blokada-and-blokada-slim/38)

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**Author:** [@Karol](https://community.blokada.org/u/Karol)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 10:42am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/whats-the-difference-between-blokada-and-blokada-slim/38 "2021-12-12T10:42:43Z")

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What is Blokada Slim for Android? Blokada is the original, full version of the app. You install it by downloading an apk file from our official sources. Blokada Slim is a lightweight version of the app, available on Goo…

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## [How does a DNS server block ads?](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-does-a-dns-server-block-ads/443)

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**Author:** [@c\_C](https://community.blokada.org/u/c_C)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/how-does-a-dns-server-block-ads/443 "2020-07-01T14:45:25Z")

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In Blokada, you can select a third-party DNS provider, that is used by your device instead of the default setting. To understand how DNS works, please check this article. Which content can be blocked? Some DNS servic…