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How to Stop Pop-Up Ads on Android Phone (Step by step)

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Pop-up ads on Android phones can be incredibly annoying and disruptive to your browsing experience. They seem to appear at the most inconvenient times, interrupting your activities and slowing down your device. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to stop pop-up ads on your Android phone and regain control of your online experience. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you through the process of eliminating those pesky pop-ups.

How to Stop Pop Up Ads on Android Phone Step by step
How to Stop Pop Up Ads on Android Phone Step by step

How to Stop Pop-Up Ads on an Android Phone

Pop-up ads may be showing up for different reasons. Here’s an easy way to identify which app is responsible for the ads and get rid of them:

  • Open your phone’s Settings.
Settings
Settings
  • Navigate to ‘’Apps & Notifications,’’ then tap ‘’Advanced,’’ then ‘’Special App Access.’’
Apps Notifications
Apps Notifications
  • Tap ‘’Display’’ over other apps. You will see a list of all apps with permission to show pop-up ads.
Display
Display
  • Check the list for apps that you wouldn’t like to see pop-up notifications from or that seem suspicious. Tap the app name and shift the toggle button next to “Allow display over other apps” to the ‘’Off’’ position.
over aps
over aps

How to Stop Pop-Up Ads or Notifications on an Android Phone Lock Screen

If you want to restrict notifications on your lock screen, you can do so in your phone’s Settings. Similar to the instructions above, the options may vary depending on the AndroidOS version and manufacturer. If you have trouble finding the Lock Screen Notification Settings, use the search bar to go directly to the settings.

To disable pop-up notifications on your phone’s lock screen, follow the steps below:

  • Open your phone’s Settings.
Settings 3
Settings 3
  • Navigate to ‘’Apps & Notifications,’’ then tap ‘’Configure Notifications.’’

Note: Some versions have these options under the Lock Screen tab.

Apps Notifications2
Apps Notifications2
  • Scroll down to the Show Notifications section and tap ‘’Notifications on Lock Screen.’’
Notifications on Lock Screen
Notifications on the Lock Screen
  • Select “Don’t show notifications.” The changes will apply automatically.
Dont show notifications
Dont show notifications

How to Stop Pop-Up Ads By Specific App

Perhaps some of the ads you’re seeing are the result of an app. If you prefer to keep the app but disable its ability to promote ads, disable the screen overlay options.

The steps vary depending on the version of AndroidOS your phone is running and the manufacturer. To disable picture overlay for apps and, therefore, ads, follow the steps below:

  • Open Settings and tap on Apps.
Apps
Apps
  • Tap the three dots in the upper right corner.
three dots
three dots
  • Tap Special Access.
Special Access
Special Access
  • Tap Appear on top.
Appear on top
Appear on top
  • Toggle the switches next to each app you want to restrict, so they turn grey.
app linker
app linker

Now, these apps can’t send pop-up ads on your phone. If you notice any you no longer need, go back to the Apps page and uninstall them.

How to Stop YouTube Ads (Notifications) on Andriod

Good news! You can get rid of YouTube pop-up ads through your device’s Settings. To do that, follow the instructions below:

  • Open your device’s Settings.
Settings 4
Settings 4
  • Navigate to ‘’Apps & Notifications.’’
Apps Notifications 1
Apps Notifications 1
  • Tap ‘’See All Apps’’ and scroll down until you find YouTube.
See All Apps
See All Apps
  • Open YouTube settings and tap ‘’Notifications.’’
Notifications
Notifications
  • Shift the toggle buttons next to unwanted notifications to the ‘’Off’’ position. For example, you can turn off notifications for recommended videos but keep notifications for live streams.
off
off
  • If you’d like to get rid of all YouTube notifications, shift the toggle button beside “Show notifications” to the ‘’Off’’ position.
Show notifications off
Show notifications off

How to Stop Google Ads (Notifications) on Android Phones

To disable personalized Google ads on your Android device, follow the guide below:

  • Open your device’s Settings.
setings
settings
  • Scroll down and tap ‘’Google.’’
Google
Google
  • Under the ‘’Services’’ section, tap ‘’Ads.’’
Services
Services
  • Shift the toggle button next to “Opt out of Ads Personalization” to the ‘’Off’’ position.
Opt out of Ads Personalization
Opt out of Ads Personalization

How to Disable Pop-Ups in Google Chrome for Android

If you’d like to stop pop-up ads on Google Chrome, follow the steps below:

  • Launch the Google Chrome browser.
Launch the Google Chrome
Launch the Google Chrome
  • Tap the three-dot icon at the upper-right corner of your screen, then select ‘’Settings’’ from the dropdown menu.
Settings
Settings
  • Tap ‘’Site Settings.’’
Site Settings
Site Settings
  • Navigate to ‘’Pop-ups and Redirects.’’
Pop ups and Redirects
Pop-ups and Redirects
  • Select the ‘’Blocked’’ option at the top of your screen.
Blocked
Blocked

Conclusion

By following these step-by-step instructions, you can significantly reduce or eliminate pop-up ads on your Android phone. Keep your device’s software up to date, install an ad blocker, adjust browser settings, clear cache and cookies, check for malicious apps, and enable Google Play Protect for a more secure and enjoyable browsing experience. Take control of your Android phone and say goodbye to intrusive pop-ups once and for all.

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