Question: How to Stop Ads on Android Home Screen?
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Tap More (the three vertical dots) at the top-right of the screen.

  • Touch Settings.
  • Scroll down to Site settings.
  • Touch Pop-Ups to get to the slider that turns off pop-ups.
  • Touch the slider button again to disable the feature.
  • Touch the Settings cog.

Why do I get ads on my Android home screen?

When you download certain Android apps from the Google Play app store, they sometimes push annoying ads to your smartphone. The first way to detect the issue is to download free app called AirPush Detector. AirPush Detector scans your phone to see which apps appear to use notification ad frameworks.

How do I get rid of ads on my lock screen?

To turn them off head to Settings > Personalization > Lock Screen. Make sure your Background is set to Picture or Slideshow. If you have it set to Spotlight, the option to turn off ads won’t show up. Then scroll down and turn off Get fun facts, tips, tricks, and more on your lock screen.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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