Are you tired of being bombarded with annoying pop-up ads on your Android phone? You’re not alone. Pop-up ads can be a nuisance, interrupting your browsing experience and sometimes even leading to malicious websites. Fortunately, there are several ways to combat these intrusive ads and reclaim control of your smartphone experience. In this blog post, we’ll explore five effective methods to stop pop-up ads on your Android phone.
Stop pop-up ads on Your Home Screen
You can block pop-up ads from showing up on your Android home screen by following these steps:
- Open Settings and tap Apps.
- Tap Special app access. This may be under an Advanced settings menu.
- Tap Display over other apps. You should see a list of apps installed on your device, as well as whether they are allowed to display pop-up ads.
- Tap the app you would like to disallow from showing pop-up ads and slide the toggle to the left.
Stop pop-up ads on Chrome for Android
Here’s how to prevent pop-ups on Chrome:
- Open your Chrome browser, tap the three dots in the upper-right corner, and select Settings.
- Navigate to Site Settings, then Pop-ups and redirects.
- Ensure the toggle is set to the left. This blocks sites from showing pop-ups and redirects.
Stop pop-up ads on Firefox for Android
The main Firefox for Android app does not yet have built-in pop-up blocking capabilities. If you want a browser with this feature, use Avast Secure Browser. It’s free to install and automatically blocks online ads so that you can enjoy secure, uninterrupted, lightning-fast browsing.
Otherwise, keep in mind that Firefox pop-up blocking capabilities on mobile differ depending on which version of the app you’re using. Those using the Firefox Beta for Testers app can follow these instructions to disable pop-up ads:
- Open Firefox Beta for Testers.
- Type about:config into the Firefox address bar, located either at the top or the bottom of the screen.
- There will be a second search bar in the top-right of your screen. Type dom.disable_open_during_load here.
- Ensure this is set to false. If not, tap Toggle to change the setting from true to false.
How to stop pop-up ads on your Samsung
Do ads keep popping up on your Samsung? If one of your apps is a repeat offender, you can uninstall it from the notifications panel. Here’s how:
- Swipe down when you receive an unwanted notification.
- Then long press the notification to bring up App Info.
- Choose the option of uninstalling the app.
If you don’t want to uninstall the app, you can also block pop-ups on a Samsung:
- Open Settings and tap Notifications, then select App Notifications.
- You can filter the list by Most recent and toggle off notifications for apps that are annoying you.
Conclusion:
Dealing with pop-up ads on your Android phone doesn’t have to be a constant battle. By following these five effective methods, you can significantly reduce or eliminate intrusive ads, allowing you to enjoy a smoother and more enjoyable smartphone experience. Take control of your device today and say goodbye to pesky pop-up ads for good!