To stop ads on your phone, especially Android devices, you can take several effective steps:

1. Block Pop-Up Ads in Browsers

• In Google Chrome, open the app, tap the three-dot menu, go to Settings > Site settings > Pop-ups and redirects, and toggle it off. Also, toggle off Ads in the same menu to block intrusive ads

• For Samsung Internet browser, go to Settings > Sites and downloads and enable Block pop-ups. You can also install ad blocker extensions from the Samsung Internet menu

• Firefox for Android has a built-in pop-up blocker enabled by default; check under Settings > Notifications to ensure pop-ups are blocked

2. Identify and Remove Ad-Serving Apps

• Ads often come from third-party apps that show pop-ups or notifications. Identify these by checking recently used apps in the Play Store or by noticing which apps send notifications.
• Uninstall suspicious or rarely used apps that might be pushing ads

• Disable notifications from apps sending unwanted ads via Settings > Apps > [App name] > Notifications and toggle off notifications

3. Use Private DNS to Block Ads System-Wide

• Change your phone’s DNS settings to use an ad-blocking DNS provider like dns.adguard.com.
• On Android, go to Settings > Connections > More connection settings > Private DNS, select Private DNS provider hostname , and enter dns.adguard.com. This filters out ads across apps and browsers without installing additional apps

4. Use Ad Blocking Apps (Optional)

• Apps like AdGuard or Blokada can block ads across your device, including apps, browsers, and games. They offer advanced filtering and privacy protection but require installation and setup

5. Manage Samsung-Specific Ad Settings

• Samsung phones allow you to opt out of personalized ads via Settings > Samsung Account > Privacy > Customization service and toggle it off.
• You can also mute ad notifications and block pop-ups via Samsung Internet settings as described above

6. Additional Tips

• Regularly clear your browser data to reduce targeted ads.
• Unsubscribe from advertising emails to reduce promotional emails.
• Disable notifications from websites in your browser settings to stop ad notifications

By combining these methods—blocking pop-ups in browsers, uninstalling ad-heavy apps, using private DNS, and optionally installing ad blockers—you can significantly reduce or stop ads on your phone