Here's how to get rid of annoying ads that appear on your smartphone. Learn step by step.
Excessive ads and pop-ups can affect the user experience when using certain websites, but some ads can also become viruses and pose a risk.
With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of tutorials that will teach you how to reduce or block ads on your Android phone. Keep reading for more details.
Disable app permissions
Many apps use their permissions to overlay ads on the screen. So, just disable the permissions for this app.
- Go to “Access Settings”: In the list of apps or shortcuts in your notifications, find the button with a gear icon and select it to open the Settings section.
- Choose the applications option: Among the device commands, find the “Applications” tab and select it.
- Find the right app: A list of all apps will appear. Scroll through until you find and select the app that is sending ads.
- Access the section you want: When the application information appears, scroll down the list until you find the “Check other applications” button.
- Disable Overlay: Click the slider to disable the overlay.
Block ads in Chrome
Sites with lots of ads can be risky as some of the ads may contain malicious codes. Therefore, disabling it via browser may be a good alternative. When enabled, this setting prevents pop-ups and blocks ads. Please follow the steps below:
- Sign in to the Google Chrome app on your phone.
- Access websites full of ads and pop-ups.
- Click on the three dots on the right side of your browser.
- Select the “Settings” option.
- Select the Site Settings button.
- Click on the “Ads” option. Now just block it.
Disable website notifications
The mobile version of Chrome allows users to block notifications from some websites, so we recommend opening the unwanted website in your browser and then running the setup. Please follow the steps below:
- Access Google Chrome on your phone.
- Go to a website that floods your phone with notifications.
- Click on the icon with three vertical dots and select the “Settings” option.
- Select the “Site Settings” button.
- Click on “Notifications”. Push the button to the “block” option.
Remove marketing information from your phone
There are many phone models that do this, but Samsung is especially known for placing ads on the phone itself, including on the lock screen. This setting is local to the device, but it can be disabled. Follow these steps step by step:
- Go to the device Settings tab.
- Select the “Privacy” option.
- Now, click on “Customization Services”.
- Then, disable this phone customization.
Your device should then stop tracking your internet usage to show you personalized ads. The name of this button may change depending on your phone and Android version, but it can be set on any smartphone that offers personalized advertising.
Download AdBlock
The famous AdBlocks or Adsense Blocks is an application that can be downloaded directly from the app store and once configured allows you to filter, hide or remove ads from the websites you visit. There are several applications of this type, some of them are AdBlock for Samsung and Wize AdBlock VPN.
