To stop pop-up ads on an Android phone, several effective steps can be followed:
- Disable pop-ups in the Chrome browser by opening Chrome, tapping the three-dot menu, going to Settings > Site settings > Pop-ups and redirects, and turning this option off. This blocks pop-ups when browsing on Chrome.
- For ads appearing from apps, go to Settings > Apps, find the app sending ads, and disable its notifications or uninstall the app if unnecessary.
- Use built-in ad blockers or extensions if using browsers like Firefox or Brave, as they have settings to block pop-ups.
- For network-level ad blocking, set up a Private DNS with an ad-blocking service in the Android Settings under Network or Connections > Private DNS and enter a hostname like "dns.adguard.com" or "dns.dog.com."
- Run an antivirus scan to identify and remove any malicious adware apps that cause pop-ups.
- On Samsung devices, control ads from specific apps in Settings > Notifications > App notifications and disable notification reminders.
- Clear browser data and update the Android system and apps to patch any vulnerabilities that may allow pop-ups.
If pop-ups persist despite these steps, a factory reset may be necessary as a last resort after backing up data. These steps collectively help to stop pop- up ads appearing on the Android phone's browser, apps, and home screen notifications, improving the user experience and device security.
