How to stop pop-up ads on a Samsung phone

Pop-up ads on your Samsung phone can be an annoying interruption. They get in the way of what you’re trying to do on your phone. No one needs those annoying ads from the early 200s on their smartphone!

Want to get rid of it permanently? Here’s how to say goodbye to those pesky intruders on a Samsung smartphone.

Why do I see pop-up ads on my Samsung phone?

Often, pop-up ads are caused by third-party applications. They run these ads to make money, but that’s not what you want to see. If the ads started showing recently, check your latest app installations:

1. Open the Google Play Store: And tap your profile picture in the upper right corner
2. Go to Manage apps and devices: Choose installedthen sort by Last use
3. Uninstall suspicious apps: Delete any apps you don’t remember using until the ads stop

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Connor Jewiss/Foundry

Connor Jewiss/Foundry

If you still see pop-up ads, it may be due to something you saw on the web.

How to Block Pop-Up Ads on Your Samsung Phone

If removing suspicious apps doesn’t remove pop-up ads on your Samsung phone, you may find that the culprit is a website you recently visited.

Fortunately, you can block pop-up ads in your browser. Here’s how.

How to Block Pop-Up Ads on Google Chrome

1. Open Chrome, then tap the three dots and go to Settings
2. Head toward Site SettingsSO Pop-ups and redirects and place the rocker in the off position
3. Go back and select Adsby also deactivating this option

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Connor Jewiss/Foundry

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How to block pop-up ads on Samsung Internet

1. Open the app, then tap the three lines in the bottom right corner and select Settings
2. Choose Sites and downloadthen activate Block pop-ups
3. You may also want to add an ad blocker from the suggested list under Ad blockers

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Other ways to block pop-up ads on your phone

If this still does not solve the problem, you can consider these methods to stop pop-up ads. Here’s what else to try:

1. Turn off notifications on your web browser: Go to your browser settings and manage notifications to prevent sites from showing pop-ups
2. Check app permissions: Sometimes apps requiring unnecessary permissions may generate ads. Check and change app permissions to limit this
3. Return to factory settings: As a last resort, if your device is heavily affected by ads, consider backing up your data and performing a factory reset.