Get the Android Browser to Block Popups

To block pop-ups in the stock Android web browser, tap Browser or Internet → tap the Menu or More button → tap Settings → tap Advanced → ensure that "Block pop-ups" is enabled.

Steps

Using the Android Browser

  1. Open the Browser or Internet App. This will open the stock internet browser for your Android device.
    • If you use Chrome, you can Get-the-Android-Browser-to-Block-Popups.
  2. Tap the ⋮ or More button. You'll find this in the upper-right corner. You may need to scroll the open page to make it appear.
  3. Tap Settings.
  4. Tap Advanced.
  5. Slide the Block pop-ups button to the on position. When this is enabled, most pop-ups will be blocked automatically. Note that some pop-ups may still occur, even with this enabled.[1]

Using Chrome

  1. Open the Chrome app on your device.
  2. Tap the ⋮ button. You'll find this in the upper-right corner of the screen. You may have to scroll down on an open page to make it appear.
  3. Tap Settings.
  4. Scroll down and tap on Site settings. It is the third option in the Advanced section.
  5. Scroll down and tap on Pop-ups. Is will be listed below the JavaScript option.
  6. Slide the Pop-ups button to the off position. When this is disabled, pop-ups will be blocked. Toggling this slider on will allow all pop-ups.

Using Adblock Browser

  1. Open the Play Store app. If you are experiencing lots of pop-ups, the Adblock Browser may be able to help.
  2. Tap the Search bar. You'll find this at the top of the screen.
  3. Type adblock browser into the search field.
  4. Tap Adblock Browser from Eyeo GmbH.
  5. Tap Install.
  6. Tap Accept.
  7. Tap Open. This button appears after the app has been installed.
  8. Tap One More Step.
  9. Tap Finish.
  10. Browse to the site that gave you pop-ups. In most cases, the pop-up will now be blocked by the Adblock Browser.

Tips

  • The pop-ups you're getting are often dependent on the websites you are visiting or the apps you are using. Websites that host illegal content are typically plagued with pop-ups, and avoiding these sites will help reduce the amount of pop-ups you get.

Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/google-android/how-stop-pop-up-ads-on-android-3607776/

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