Why do ads suddenly appear on my Android phone?

Ads suddenly appearing on your Android phone might be because your browser ad-blocking or system notification settings have been changed. Otherwise, it might be a symptom of adware installed on your device. You should reactivate your pop-up blocker and scan for malware.

What are the different kinds of pop-up ads on Android?

Different kinds of pop-up ads on Android include home screen notifications, browser notifications, and browser pop-ups. You can block all of these from your phone’s system or browser settings.

Does Android have a pop-up blocker?

Android phones don’t have a system-wide pop-up blocker. However, the default Android browser, Chrome, includes a built-in pop-up blocker, and other pop-up notifications can be blocked on a per-app basis through the system settings.

How can I tell which app causes pop-ups?

You can tell which apps are sending pop-ups by visiting the recently used apps list under the Apps menu item in your system Settings app. Active apps that send pop-ups will appear as used. You can also see the number of notifications, some of which might be pop-up ads.

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