Annoying advertising can drive even the most patient owner of a smartphone or tablet on Android crazy. Fortunately, there are tools for this OS that get rid of banners. You can learn more about them from our article.
AdBlock Plus App Features
Since most Android device owners use the Google Chrome browser, we have to disappoint you – you won’t be able to install the famous AdBlock as an extension. But the manufacturer of the popular ad blocker took into account the limitations and released a separate application.
Key Features:
- Simple and intuitive interface that even an inexperienced user can understand;
- Advanced functionality, from blocking ads and viruses to accelerating page loading and protecting against data tracking;
- Ability to turn advertising on and off on individual sites;
- Constant support from developers.
How to install AdBlock Plus app
You won’t be able to download this ad blocker directly from Google Play. To install AdBlock Plus on your smartphone, you need to do the following:
- Open the official AdBlock website or third-party resources with a downloader in your browser ;
- Download the installation file for Android to your smartphone;
- Install the application.
After this, all that remains is to launch the program and configure it to suit your own needs. \
- Open your browser and click on the icon with three stripes;
- In Settings, select the Content Blocking tab and open Content Blocking Extensions;
- From the list of utilities that appears, select Adblock.
- To turn off the blocker, you need to open the list of extensions and click on the “Disabled” option. Also, when you remove Adblock Plus from your smartphone, the application will automatically turn off.
Browser with built-in ad blocker – AdBlock Browser
If you do not want to install a separate application, you can download the proprietary browser AdBlock Browser. The program is very simple, does not require additional configuration, but blocks unwanted content only when surfing the web.
AdBlock Browser handles various types of ads with ease, and can also remove anything that threatens your phone’s security, privacy, and speed. And thanks to the “Allowed List” feature, some sites will load without verification.
You can download and install AdBlock Browser directly from Google Play .