Constant Ads on Android Phone
Your Android phone constantly shows ads? Here’s how to fix it:
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A malicious app might be installed: Apps downloaded from outside Google Play may contain adware.
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Allowed notification ads: Some sites or apps may have received permission to send notifications.
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A browser redirecting site may be open.
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Home screen or lock screen ads: Some launcher apps may show such ads.
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Pop-up ads: These usually come from apps with “overlay” permission.
✅ Solution Steps
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Check recently installed apps
Go to Settings > Apps.
Look for suspicious or newly installed apps.
Pay attention to free tools like “Battery Saver”, “Cleaner”, “Flashlight”, or “Free VPN”.
Remove anything suspicious. -
Find the ad-serving app
Go to Play Store > Google Play Protect > Scan device.
Alternatively, use trusted apps like Ad Detector or Malwarebytes to scan. -
Clear your default browser
If using Chrome: Settings > Apps > Chrome > Storage > Clear Cache and Data.
Repeat for other browsers you use. -
Check notification permissions
Go to Settings > Notifications > All apps.
Disable notifications for unknown or unrelated apps. -
Check “Display over other apps” permission
Go to Settings > Apps > Special Access > Display over other apps.
Revoke unnecessary permissions.
🔐 Extra Step: Use an ad blocker
Try apps like AdGuard, Blokada, or browsers with built-in ad blocking (e.g., Brave Browser).
🔑 Keyword Sentence: Remove suspicious apps to stop Android ads.