How to Block Porn on Tecno, Infinix and itel Phones in 2026 (HiOS and XOS)
On a Tecno, Infinix or itel phone, open Settings, tap the search bar and type Private DNS. Open it, choose Private DNS provider hostname, type family.cloudflare-dns.com and tap Save. Adult sites now fail to load in every browser and app on the phone. It is free and takes two minutes.
Tecno, Infinix and itel are made by the same company, Transsion, and they are some of the most used phones in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Egypt, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Tecno runs HiOS, Infinix runs XOS and itel runs itel OS. Underneath they are the same Android, but they share three things that matter for blocking porn: their own browser, their own app store, and battery tools that close apps in the background.
This guide covers the free setup, the settings that quietly switch blockers off on these phones, and how to get a block that holds when the person trying to undo it is you.
Transsion renames and moves menus between versions and even between models. That is why every step below starts with the Settings search bar. Search finds the setting on every version, from older HiOS and XOS releases to HiOS 15.
Step 1: Set Private DNS to a Family Filter
Private DNS sends every web address lookup through a filter. When the lookup is for an adult site, the filter refuses to answer, so the page doesn't load. It works in Chrome, Phoenix Browser and inside apps, on Wi-Fi and mobile data.
- Open Settings.
- Tap the search bar at the top and type Private DNS.
- Tap the result. If search finds nothing, open Connections or More connections and look for Private DNS there.
- Choose Private DNS provider hostname.
- Type
family.cloudflare-dns.comand tap Save.
Check it worked: open your browser and try an adult site you know. It should fail with a connection error. If it still loads, a VPN is running on the phone, or your browser uses its own DNS.
Cloudflare's family filter is free and blocks malware as well. family.adguard-dns.com works the same way.
Step 2: Turn On SafeSearch
Private DNS blocks adult websites, but image search can still show explicit pictures. Open the Google app, tap your profile picture, tap Settings, then SafeSearch, and choose Filter. It is tied to your Google account, so it follows you into Chrome when you are signed in.
Step 3: Keep One Browser
Most Tecno and Infinix phones come with Chrome and Transsion's own Phoenix Browser. Pick one. Uninstall or disable the other, and delete any extra browser you have added.
In Chrome, check Settings, Privacy and security, Use secure DNS. If it is set to a custom provider, Chrome can skip your filter. Leave it on the default.
Step 4: For a Child's Phone, Add Family Link
Google Family Link works on Tecno, Infinix and itel phones. Go to Settings, search for parental controls or Digital Wellbeing, and follow the steps from a parent's phone. It filters mature sites in Chrome, keeps SafeSearch on, and controls what the Play Store will install.
Two Transsion gaps to close in Family Link:
- Its web filter covers Chrome only. Block Phoenix Browser as an app.
- Its Play Store rules don't cover Transsion's own store, Palm Store. Block that app too, along with any games store that came on the phone.
Where the Free Setup Breaks
Everything above is set up by you, so it can be undone by you, usually in a few taps and with no passcode. Nobody is told when that happens.
Nobody is told when any of this happens. If you are protecting a young child who won't go looking, the free setup is enough. If you are protecting yourself, it lasts until the night you want it gone.
A Block That Holds on Tecno and Infinix: QuitPorn
With QuitPorn, you choose a lock from 1 day up to 365 days, and it can't be ended early. Our support team can't end it either. It installs from Google Play and runs on Tecno, Infinix and itel phones on a current version of Android.
During a lock:
- Nobody can switch it off. It can't be deleted until the lock ends.
- It ends on the date you chose, by itself.
- There is no passcode. On Android there is nothing to guess, write down or ask for.
- Every browser is covered. Chrome, Phoenix Browser and the rest.
You can also add your own triggers, such as Instagram or a site that isn't porn but leads there, and they stay blocked until the lock ends. One account covers up to 5 devices: Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows and Mac.
Set it up on your Tecno or Infinix:
- Sign up at quitporn.io and open the dashboard on your phone.
- Install QuitPorn from Google Play. The setup page links straight to it.
- Follow the guided setup, under 5 minutes with a video.
- Choose your lock length and confirm.
Plans are $15 a month, $78 for six months, or $120 a year. If you haven't started a lock yet, you can get a refund within 7 days. See the plans.
Free Setup vs QuitPorn on Tecno and Infinix
| Free setup |  QuitPorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Blocks every browser and app | Yes, through Private DNS | Yes |
| Stops a VPN getting around it | No | Yes |
| Can be switched off in Settings | Yes, in a few taps | No, until the lock ends |
| Can be deleted | Blocker apps can | No, until the lock ends |
| Covers your other devices | No | Up to 5 |
| Cost | Free | From $10 a month on the annual plan |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I block adult sites on a Tecno phone?
Open Settings, search for Private DNS, choose Private DNS provider hostname, type family.cloudflare-dns.com and tap Save. That blocks adult sites in every browser and app. For a block you can't switch off before a date you choose, use QuitPorn.
Where is Private DNS on Infinix XOS?
It moves between versions, so the fastest way is the Settings search bar: type Private DNS. If search finds nothing, look under Connections or More connections.
Does Phoenix Browser have a porn filter?
Not one you can rely on. Private DNS filters Phoenix Browser the same way it filters Chrome, so set that first. On a child's phone, block Phoenix Browser in Family Link, because Family Link's web filter only covers Chrome.
Does this work on itel phones?
Yes. itel is made by the same company as Tecno and Infinix, and Private DNS is part of Android, so the same steps work. QuitPorn runs on itel phones with a current version of Android from Google Play.
Does QuitPorn work on Tecno and Infinix?
Yes. It installs from Google Play and runs on Tecno, Infinix and itel phones on a current version of Android. During a lock nobody can switch it off or delete it.
Using another phone? See our full Android blocking guide, our Samsung guide, our Xiaomi guide, or the ranking of the best porn blockers for Android.
Choose your lock length and set up your phone in under 5 minutes.
This is general information, not medical advice. For help with your own situation, talk to a doctor or therapist.
