Changing DNS settings of data network (3G) - HTC One Max

Hello,
Since Imgur.com is blocked in my country I'm trying to change the DNS settings of the data network (3G) and I've tried lots of apps already, but none of them worked.
1) Maybe a silly question but why is it so difficult to change the data network's DNS settings ? Aren't the DNS IP's written in some file ?
2) Is it possible to change the DNS to Google DNS without using an app and / or VPN ?
3) Which app would do the trick ? Any recommendations for the HTC One Max ?
I'm on Android 5.0.2 (NuSense6).
Thanks in advance.

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