How Can You Block Ads On Your Android Smartphone?

Advertisements have always been a part of the internet era, and the problem has only got worse with the advancements of smartphone technologies. Users cannot go even a step further without coming across advertisements. Nowadays, ads are on social media websites, web, utility apps, and even in gaming apps on smartphones.

The advertisements have quite a strong web that most of the Android users seem unable to escape it. Fortunately, we have solutions for you. To block the advertisements on the Android smartphone, follow these steps.

1. Through Google Chrome

People may have got used to seeing many ads while surfing the internet, reading articles or watching videos, in the Chrome browser on their smartphones. However, these advertisements are not shown by Chrome. So, here is a very simple procedure to block those ads.

1. In the Chrome browser, open settings.
2. Find and tap on Site Settings.
3. Open Pop ups, then toggle the switch.

2. Through the AdBlock Plus app

Similarly, AdBlocker app can also be used on the smartphone. It blocks the advertisements displayed on the screen while browsing the internet and the advertisements which are served during the use of games and applications. But you may need to change your device settings for installing the APK file of the ad blocker. For blocking all the advertisements on smartphones, AdBlock Plus can be used and here's how.

First, you have to configure your phone so you can download the Adblock Plus APK.

1. On your device, head to Settings > Security.
2. Find Unknown sources by scrolling down, then tap on the checkbox.
3. When you see the confirmation popping up, tap on OK.

Once you've done with the configuration, you can install the Adblock Plus APK.

1. Launch your mobile browser, search and download AdBlock Plus.
2. Now, go to File Manager to find the Adblock Plus APK, then select the install option.
3. After installing the app, open it.
4. To confirm, tap OK.

Similarly, AdGuard, AdAway, and AdLock applications can also be used to protect Android devices from advertisements.