How to Block Ads on Android Phones Efficiently

How to block ads on an Android phone for a more comfortable mobile experience

Ads that appear suddenly on the screen of an Android phone are often a source of distraction for users. In addition to disturbing the display, ads can also slow down the performance of the device and even become a sign of a malicious application. The emergence of these ads can occur in various places, such as browsers, main screens, to third-party applications. The causes also vary, ranging from system settings that allow ads to hidden malware in certain applications.

Here is a complete guide to blocking ads on an Android phone so that the mobile phone experience is comfortable and hassle-free again:

1. Turn off pop-up ads in Google Chrome

• Open Google Chrome App.
• Click the three-dot icon in the upper right corner, then select Suit.
• Go to Site Settings → Pop-ups and redirects, then disable the option.
• back to Site Settings → Annoying Ads, and disable the “Ads Annoying” option.

2. Disable Ad Notifications in Chrome

• Open Google Chrome → Site Settings → Notifications.
• Turn off the notification permission so that ads no longer appear in the notification bar.

3. Delete malicious applications via safe mode

• Go to Safe Mode To make sure there are no malicious applications.
• Press the power button until the cellphone turns off, then turn it on while pressing Volume down.
• While in Safe Mode, check if the ad still appears. Otherwise, delete the suspicious app.

4. Activate the Play Protect feature

• Open Google Play Store → Settings → Play Protect.
• Enable the option “Scan Apps with Play Protect” To detect potentially dangerous applications.

5. Stop Ads on Samsung Phones

• Open Settings → Samsung Account → Privacy → Customization Service.
• Disable Options “Customization This Phone” So that the system does not display personalized ad content.

6. Disable Advertising Services on Xiaomi Phones

• Go to Settings → Password & Security → Privacy → Advertising Service.
• Turn off “personalized ad recommendation”.

7. Remove MIUI System Ads on Xiaomi

• Open Settings → Password & Security → Authorization & Revocation.
• Disable MIUI System Ads to reduce ad impressions.

8. Disable Ads in Xiaomi Theme Apps

• Open Theme app → profile → settings.
• Turn off the option “Show Ads”.

9. Use Ad Blocker DNS

• Open Settings → Network → Private DNS.
• Elect “Choose the Private DNS Provider Hostname” and enter:
  
  dns.adguard-dns.com

10. Block Ads on Home Screen

• Press and hold the app that is suspected of displaying ads.
• Elect Application Info → Display Over Other Apps, then disable permissions to appear above other applications.

With the steps above, users can minimize the appearance of ads on Android phones. Besides being more comfortable to use, this step also helps maintain the security of personal data from potential malware attacks.