To stop pop-up ads on Android, several key steps can be taken including disabling pop-ups and redirects in the browser, managing app permissions, and using ad-blocking DNS or apps:
- Disable Pop-ups and Redirects in Chrome:
- Open Chrome, go to Settings > Site Settings > Pop-ups and Redirects, and turn this off.
- Also, disable Intrusive Ads under Site Settings.
- Manage Display Over Other Apps Permission:
- Go to Settings > Apps & notifications > Special app access > Display over other apps.
- Disable this permission for suspicious or unknown apps which might be causing pop-up ads.
- Turn off Google Personalized Ads:
- In your phone's Settings > Google > Ads, turn off "Personalized ads" and reset your advertising ID.
- Use Private DNS to Block Ads:
- Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Advanced > Private DNS.
- Set it to "dns.adguard.com" or "dns.dog.com" to block many ads system-wide.
- Remove Notifications from Offending Websites:
- In Chrome, go to Settings > Site Settings > Notifications.
- Find and block any sites sending unwanted notifications.
- Clear Chrome Data & Keep Devices Updated:
- Clearing browser data and updating your Android system and apps can also help reduce pop-ups.
- Use Ad-Blocking Browsers or Apps:
- Install browsers like Brave or browsers with ad-blockers.
- Optionally, install ad-block apps from the Play Store after checking reviews.
Additional tips include checking for suspicious apps without icons or names and uninstalling them to stop persistent ads. These combined actions effectively stop most pop-up ads on Android devices by controlling browser settings, app permissions, and network-level ad blocking.
