Users relate differently to advertising, but most of the most thought that the most annoying is to remove at least the most annoying. Today we want to tell about how to do it in browsers on Android devices.
Method 1: Blocking Applications
On the market of applications for the "green robot", there are already quite a long time for solutions that allow you to remove advertising not only in the browser, but also in other programs. As an example, use Adguard.
- Since 2019, Google has forbids the placement of system blockers in its store, so you need to download APK file from the official resource of developers.
Download adguard from the official site
- Install the alert on the device and run to configure. At the very beginning, you need to accept the terms of use, and the decision about sending data is left to your choice.
- Now use the "Full Setup" item.
- Decide, block or not search advertising.
- Many users interfere with social networking widgets - for example, closed site elements or applications. Such can be boldly hide.
- Some web resources displays pop-up communication windows with resource support (most often a bot) - if they interfere with you, click "Block".
- Next, the protection levels are set. Point "Comfortable" enough to most users - select it and tap "Continue".
- Adguard can warn about the transition to a malicious or suspicious site. The option is available when buying a premium subscription, which can be enabled for free.
After pressing the corresponding item, the window opens as on the screenshot further, click on it "Get a trial free version".
Enter the desired email, which will continue to be used as a login.
- The program under consideration supports both HTTPS-traffic filtering. If you need this option, click "Set Now", if not, tap "Set later" and go to the next step.
Read the certificate data, then use the "OK" button.
- Advertising blocking in Adguard is achieved due to the VPN connection, so the last step will be the creation of an appropriate network.
In the connection request, click "OK".
- Next, you will receive a notice that protection is active. Tap anywhere on the screen to continue the tutorial or use the link "Disable Tips" if the training is not needed.
- In case of problems with applications or sites, simply disconnect the block driver using the main switch.
Adguard is not the only program that can solve the task. If it is not suitable for you, you can familiarize yourself with the alternatives that we examined in a separate material.
Read more: Advertising blockers for Android
Method 2: Block Supplements
Some web browsers, such as Firefox, Samsung Browser and Yandex.Browser for Android support the installation of additions, among which there are also means for blocking advertising elements. Consider the solution options for each of the applications mentioned.Option 1: Firefox
The Firefox version for Android supports most of the adduches of the desktop editorial board, including the popular Ublock Origin, which we will use in the example below.
- Run the firefox, then press three points to open the menu.
- Select "Add-ons".
- Use the link "View Recommended Extensions for Firefox".
- The list of recommended will be position from the downturn, tap it.
- Click "Add to Firefox".
In the pop-up window, tap "Add" again.
After a short installation process, you will see the "Delete" button - this means that the supplement is installed and actively.
Ready - Now advertising will be filtered.
Option 2: SAMSUNG BROWSER
Samsung not so long ago made its system browser available for installation on other Android devices. The application enjoys considerable popularity, including due to supporting supplements, among which there are blockers.
Download Samsung Browser from Google Play Market
- Run the program, then click on the Main Menu Call button.
- Next, tap "Lock advertising".
- A list of available additions for this purpose opens. Each of them is good in its own way, you can install any. As an example, choose "AdBlock Plus" - use the button with the download icon.
- Additions for samsung browser are implemented as individual applications, so Google Play Market will open, click on it to "install".
- After installing the adblock, repeat steps 1-3. Now the selected addition will be highlighted, use the switch to activate it.
As you can see, everything is simple enough.
Option 3: Yandex.Browser
The Yandex company browser also supports advertising blocking, but with one nuance. The fact is that it is compatible with the corresponding addons from the already mentioned Samsung Browser, but in the case of the solution under consideration they will need to be downloaded separately.
Download Yandex.Browser from Google Play Market
- Open the playing market and use the search string.
- Start typing ADBLOCK and out of the proposed options, tap Adblock Plus.
- In the search results, select "Adblock Plus for Internet Samsung".
- Install this application.
- Now go to Yandex.Baurizer. On the main screen of the program there is a targeted string, press the button with three dots.
- In the next window, use the "Settings" element.
- Next, locate the "Lock Content" block and tap "Add-on for Lock".
- To activate addon, mark it.
Now advertising in Yandex.Browser will be blocked.
Method 3: Editing Hosts File
The most difficult, but very effective option to achieve our today's goal is to edit the Hosts file - the system element that is responsible for accessing the device to one or another network resources. Alas, but this opportunity is available only to the owners of rutted devices - if this requirement is complied with the details of the procedure, you can learn on the link below, while the list of advertising sites is very easy to find on the Internet.
Read more: Editing Hosts File in Android
Now you know exactly how you can block advertising in the browser device running Android. As you can see, each option has its advantages and disadvantages.