Pop-up ads are a common issue with most mobile devices nowadays, regardless of the operating system. More often than not, the issue lies in apps installed on your device. If you’re wondering how to get rid of pop-up ads on your Android phone, we’re here to help.
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In this guide, we’ll provide instructions on disabling pop-up ads on Android phones – whether you’d like to stop specific ads or get rid of them completely. Additionally, we’ll answer some of the most common questions related to pop-up notifications on Android devices.
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:
There’s no way to disable pop-up ads on the home screen while leaving them on the lock screen – you’ll have to get rid of pop-up ads completely. To do that, follow the steps below:
Good news! You can get rid of YouTube pop-up ads through your device’s Settings. To do that, follow the instructions below:
To disable pop-up notifications on your phone’s lock screen, follow the steps below:
If you’re using the UC Browser and would like to stop pop-up ads on your phone, follow the instructions below:
Stopping pop-up ads on an LG phone isn’t much different from doing it on any other Android device. Follow the steps below:
Optionally, you can install an ad blocker app or a browser without ads. Here are some of the best apps for Android devices:
To disable personalized Google ads on your Android device, follow the guide below:
If you’d like to stop pop-up ads on Google Chrome, follow the steps below:
In this section, we’ll provide more information on removing pop-up ads on Android devices.
Unfortunately, there’s no universal button to disable pop-up ads on Android devices completely. Instead, you have to deal with pop-up ads from every app individually. Navigate to your phone’s Settings, then to “Apps & Notifications.’’ Tap ‘’Advanced,’’ then ‘’Special App Access.’’
When you tap ‘’Display’’ over other apps, you will see a list of apps that have permission to send pop-up ads. Block ads from specific apps by shifting the toggle button beside “Allow display over other apps.” Another option is to install an ad-blocking app that can be found in the Google Play store. The features and effectiveness of such apps vary, but some of them are able to stop the vast majority of pop-up ads on your phone.
You can block pop-up ads from specific apps through your device’s Settings. Navigate to the Apps & Notifications settings. Tap ‘’Advanced,’’ then ‘’Special App Access.’’
When you tap ‘’Display’’ over other apps, you will see a list of apps that have permission to send pop-up ads. Block ads from specific apps by shifting the toggle button beside “Allow display over other apps.”
Pop-up ads can be extremely annoying – even if you’ve disabled pop-up notifications from most of your apps, you may still be getting them. Sometimes, this may happen when you install a new app and forget to adjust the permissions.
Another common reason is visiting unfamiliar websites in your browser – in this case, try disabling pop-up ads directly through Google Chrome settings, rather than through your device’s settings. We strongly advise installing an ad blocker app or an antivirus to stop popup ads from appearing completely.
Constant pop-up ads are, perhaps, the most annoying and distracting app feature imaginable. Hopefully, with the help of our guide, you’ve got rid of unnecessary notifications on your Android device. Make sure to update notification permissions after you download a new app, and consider installing an ad blocker to make your life easier.
Do you know any great browsers that are free from ads? Share your experiences in the comments section below.