ssbet77 How to block phone ads on Android and iPhone

Are pop-ups ruining your mobile browsing experience? Block phone ads to make surfing the Web smoother than ever. 

You can eliminate phone ads by tweaking a few built-in settings on your Android and iPhone. No need to pay for third-party apps!

READ: How to disable pop-up blockers

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This article will show you how to block phone ads on Android and iOS. Note that these instructions may change over time as the technology improves. 

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Most use Google Chrome on Android, so this guide will focus on that browser. Block phone ads on Chrome with these instructions:

Open Google Chrome. Tap the three-dots menu. Then, choose Settings. Tap Site Settings. Open Pop-ups and redirects. Next, flip the toggle to the left to block pop-ups and redirects.

Cybersecurity company AVG (Anti-Virus Guard) says you can control Android pop-ups and notifications from specific websites with these steps:

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Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes recommends updating your iOS software to block phone ads. Your mobile device should update automatically, but you can do it manually.

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Go to Settings, open General, and then select Software Update to trigger the firmware update.

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You may also enable the pop-up blocker on Safari with these steps:

Open the Settings app. Next, scroll down and tap Safari. Toggle on the Block Pop-ups option.

Turn off personalized ads by opening Settings. Then, select Privacy & Security, tap Apple Advertising, and then toggle on Personalized Ads.

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Next, prevent apps from tracking your activity to further block phone ads. Go to Settings, tap Privacy & Security, and then hit Tracking. 

Prevent apps from following your activity and reduce the chances of seeing personalized ads. 

Some apps show ads depending on your location. These are called geo-targeted ads, and you can block them by opening the Settings.

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Head to Privacy & Security and then open Location Services. Nextssbet77, toggle off the switch for Location Services.

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