This article shows you how to block pop-up windows when using an internet browser installed on an Android device. You can block most of the advertisements that you receive in the form of pop-ups using the Brave Browser application or by changing the configuration settings of the Internet browsers Google Chrome, Firefox, the native browser of Android and the Internet (the native browser produced by Samsung for its Android devices). Although activating the integrated pop-up blocker in all the browsers indicated will significantly reduce the number of ads you will receive, unfortunately it will not be possible to block them at 100%. If the pop-up windows appear directly on the device Home instead of within the browser app, it means that the cause of the problem is to be found in one of the most recently installed programs - or that the smartphone is infected with a virus.
Steps
Method 1 of 5: Using Brave Browser
Step 1. Install the Brave Browser app on your device
It is an internet browser derived from Google Chrome that integrates a pop-up blocking system. To install it on your device you need to log in to Play Store Google by clicking the icon
and follow these instructions:
- Tap the search bar;
- Type in the keywords good browser;
- Select the application Brave Browser: Fast AdBlocker;
- Push the button Install;
- Push the button Accept.
Step 2. Launch the Brave Browser app
Push the button You open present on the Google Play Store page relating to the Brave Browser application, which appeared at the end of the installation, or touch the stylized lion-shaped icon of the Brave Browser app in the "Applications" panel of the device.
Step 3. When prompted, press the ACCEPT & CONTINUE button
In this way you will accept the terms and conditions of use of the program and will be able to access the main screen of its interface.
Step 4. Use the Brave Browser app to block pop-up windows
Brave Browser will block most of the pop-up windows you receive while browsing the web without negatively impacting the speed of the web. In this case, you won't have to change any program settings - everything has already been pre-configured for you by the developers.
Method 2 of 5: Using Google Chrome
Step 1. Launch Google Chrome by clicking the icon
It is characterized by a red, yellow and green circle with a blue sphere in the center.
Step 2. Press the ⋮ button
It is located in the upper right corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear.
To make the indicated button visible, you may need to scroll down the displayed page
Step 3. Select the Settings item
It's located at the bottom of Chrome's main menu.
Step 4. Scroll through the newly appeared menu to locate and select the Site Settings option
It is placed in the center of the page.
Step 5. Locate and select the Popup item
It is visible at the bottom of the newly appeared menu.
Step 6. Tap the blue slider on the right of the "Popup" item
In this way it will take on a gray color
indicating that pop-up blocking is active.
Remember that some pop-up windows will still be able to evade the block and be displayed in the browser
Method 3 of 5: Using Firefox
Step 1. Launch Firefox
It features a blue globe icon wrapped in an orange fox.
Step 2. Tap the Firefox address bar located at the top of the device screen
Step 3. Access the Firefox configuration page
Type the following string about: config into the browser address bar and press the button Search for o Send the virtual keyboard.
If there is already text inside the address bar, delete it before typing the character string about: config
Step 4. Tap the "Search" text field
It's located below the search bar at the top of the screen.
Step 5. Look for the parameter to enable pop-up blocking
Type the search string dom.disable_open_during_load then wait for the parameter dom.disable_open_during_load appears in the results list.
Step 6. Select the configuration parameter to modify
Tap the section dom.disable_open_during_load to expand it and be able to view the content. On the left side of the screen you should see the current state of the indicated option which should be "true".
If the status is "false", it means that Firefox is already configured to block pop-up windows
Step 7. Press the Set button
It is located in the lower right corner of the configuration parameter section dom.disable_open_during_load. This will change its status from "true" to "false", indicating that pop-up blocking is active.
Remember that some pop-up windows will still be able to bypass the security block and be displayed in the browser
Method 4 of 5: Using Android's Native Internet Browser
Step 1. Launch your browser
It features a white globe icon on a blue background.
The Android native browser icon may vary depending on the make and model of your device
Step 2. Press the ⋮ button
It is located in the upper right corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear.
Step 3. Select the Settings item
It is one of the options contained in the drop-down menu that appeared.
Step 4. Tap the Advanced option
You may need to scroll down the page in order to locate and select it.
Step 5. Select the "Pop-up Blocker" checkbox or activate the gray slider by moving it to the right
In the latter case it will take on a blue color
. While pop-up blocking is on, most windows will be blocked automatically. It should be noted that unfortunately some pop-up windows will still be able to circumvent the security block and be displayed in the browser.
Method 5 of 5: Using the Samsung Internet Browser
Step 1. Launch the Internet app
It features a purple icon with the stylized outline of a planet drawn in white inside. It is usually located inside the "Samsung" folder located in the "Applications" panel.
Step 2. Press the More button
It is located in the upper right corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear.
Step 3. Choose the Settings item
It is one of the options in the menu that appeared.
Step 4. Select the Advanced option
It is placed in the center of the page.
In order to locate the item indicated, you may need to scroll down the list
Step 5. Activate the gray "Pop-up Blocker" slider by moving it to the right
It will turn purple, indicating that the browser's pop-up blocker has been successfully activated.
