Most owners of personal computers, laptops and mobile gadgets believe that advertising is an evil that needs to be exterminated. Some ten years ago, she was not so aggressive and did not climb from every site and application. But someone decided that annoying blocks that popped up on the whole screen were the very "trading engine" that the consumer was missing.
In this regard, many users are wondering: "How to disable ads in the phone on Android?" For iPhone and iPad owners, this problem is fortunately minimized, because Apple carefully filters aggressive spam and does not allow it in iTunes.
There are not so many ways to disable ads on an android device, but almost all of them imply knowledge of the platform, that is, they are intended for advanced users. Here we are talking about a thorough study of OS files for the presence of virus code and its subsequent extermination.
Well, for beginners and those who do not want to mess with system files and pick out viruses from the registry,there is a special software that allows you to remove ads on your Android phone. Such programs start working immediately after activation and protect your mobile gadget from pop-up blocks, windows and other spam.
In our article, we will just analyze the programs that allow you to disable ads on your Android phone. Consider the most popular, and most importantly, effective applications that have a large number of positive reviews from users.
It is immediately worth noting that such software allows you to disable and block, but not remove an adware virus from Android. For this, you need to turn to complex products like Kaspersky, Doctor Web and similar ones. The solutions described below are exactly blockers for windows, banners and other spam, and not a full-fledged antivirus that allows you to remove adware viruses from your Android phone.
Adblock Plus (ABP)
This is one of the most effective, and at the same time popular products with a lot of positive reviews. It helps to completely disable ads on the Android phone. The application is widely known as an extension for desktop browsers, but since 2012 the full version of the utility has appeared on mobile gadgets.
The application includes many filters, and very flexible. So if you do not need full ad protection, then you will need to set AdBlock Plus to "Android". This part is mainly about fine-tuning the proxy server. Some users, mainly those who are in the "enemy camp" andis engaged in the layout of banners, it will be very useful. In addition, not all advertising can be called aggressive, a small part of it is really useful.
Starting the utility
The application interface is simple, clear and well localized into Russian. Therefore, there should be no problems with installation and activation. In order to remove ads on your Android phone, just launch the application and move the slider to the ON position. The utility will do the rest. If you want to see ads approved by Google and Yandex search engines, you can put a beacon on the line "Acceptable Ads".
After closing the main window, the application starts running in the background. The utility is not gluttonous to RAM and processor, but still the owners of old and low-power devices experience some problems with the interface. So if you have less than 1 GB of RAM, then you should look at the utility easier.
It's also worth noting that if you don't need a full-blown app blocker, you can use Adblock Plus as a browser plugin. This will significantly ease the load on the system resources of the mobile gadget. In addition, the developer offers its own Adblock Browser. It is less functional than the same Firefox or Chrome, but it is quite suitable for unpretentious users.
Adguard
This is no less popular than the previous utility, an application that allows you to completely block ads on your Android phone. Adguard can be called complexdecision. It includes not only a spam blocker, but also a firewall with an anti-phishing module.
One of the main advantages of the utility is its flexibility. The abundance of settings allows you to fine-tune each protection module, as well as apply individual rules to specific applications. Here you can filter any HTTPS connections and, if necessary, whitelist or blacklist sites.
Features of the application
The program works both as a proxy server and as a local VPN. The user himself chooses which algorithm is preferable for him, achieving the highest quality and optimal traffic filtering for himself. The utility allows you to disable ads on your Android phone completely. That is, not only in applications, but in browsers and other OS management tools. You will never again see the ubiquitous full-screen windows with "Aliexpress" on budget gadgets and other aggressive ads.
Starting the utility
Installation and activation of the program will not take much time. After launching, the utility will offer you its presets, where you will need to choose: block everything, check content on web pages, or protect your gadget only from aggressive ads. This is very handy if you don't want to mess around with settings and prefer one-click apps.
But it is worth clarifying that such complex products simply cannot be free, so you will have to pay a certain amount of money to use Adguard. But buyingthe license is worth it. Get rid of ads and other annoying spam forever on your mobile gadget.
NetGuard
The developer positions his utility as a firewall for mobile devices running on the Android platform. The application allows you to flexibly configure rules for both incoming and outgoing traffic.
With the latest updates, the product has an ad blocking feature. The utility protects your mobile gadget from pop-ups, malicious links and prevents accidental clicks on aggressive banners.
Starting the utility
To activate protection, just launch the application and move the slider in the "Traffic filter" section. For more advanced users, it is possible to create your own hosts file and set up some individual rules.
It is also worth noting that the application consumes system resources to a minimum. The utility works correctly even on ultra-budget devices with a small amount of RAM and low-power processors.
The fly in the ointment here is the final layout of web pages after turning on the firewall. Unlike the utilities described above, NetGuard simply removes ads, leaving an empty space on the page instead. But a completely free distribution license allows you to close your eyes to the shortcomings.
DNS66
This small utility also acts as a firewall, using your local VPN to disable ads. The application works withDNS protocols and filters traffic only when a connection is established. This approach has both pros and cons.
A clear advantage of running the program through DNS is a significant battery savings. That is, the application is activated and uses system resources, and with them the battery, only when your gadget is connected to the Web.
The disadvantage is the fact that the utility has to be reactivated each time after the gadget goes into sleep mode. Also, the lack of Russian-language localization can be attributed to the minuses. The latter can be found on specialized forums, but after installing the crack, the program may crash and lag.
Starting the utility
There is nothing super complicated in the utility's interface. After starting the program, you will see a start window with three sections. The main tool for blocking ads is the Domain Filters tab. Here you can see the list of available filters, where each contains the address of the ad server. The color next to each filter indicates its activity: green - in use, red - not, gray - ignored.
By default, only a part of the servers are banned, but you can enable a widespread blocking by activating all the options presented. For more advanced users, it is possible to add your own addresses and rules.
To activate the program, you must press and hold the power button on the first tab for a while. After which the system services utilitiesget to work and start blocking ads in your mobile gadget.
The program is distributed completely free of charge, but periodically "begging" for money for the development of the project. The donation window pops up extremely rarely, so this approach cannot be called aggressive. In all other respects, this is a very good ad blocker and firewall.
