{"id":9025,"date":"2018-08-24T07:31:30","date_gmt":"2018-08-24T06:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techblogng.net\/?p=9025"},"modified":"2022-06-01T20:57:13","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T19:57:13","slug":"block-ads-android-apps-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/block-ads-android-apps-games\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Block Ads in Android Apps and Games"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Debate rages on about the role of ads in smartphone apps. While some feel they\u2019re a necessary evil that helps keep Android users enjoying lots of apps and games for free, there\u2019s no doubt that a great deal of ads are intrusive, annoying, and end up harming the end user experience. Certainly, we\u2019re under no obligation to deal with them, if we don\u2019t have to. This guide will explain a variety of different means for blocking ads in Android, so choose whichever method best suits your needs. One of the issues around <\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AdBlock\">ad blocker<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"> usage is that a lot of them need root access to work, which effectively means your Android device needs to be jailbroken. If you\u2019re among the many phone users who doesn\u2019t want to compromise their device for fear of voiding the warranty or many other reasons, we\u2019ve got guides for blocking ads with root, without root, or by configuring your web browser to help you achieve a smoother browsing experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Check Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/connect-airpods-to-android-devices\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Connect Airpods to Android Smartphones<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">How to Block Ads Without Rooting Your Device<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9027\" src=\"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><span style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000;\">One of the most popular<\/span> ad blocking methods involves the use of the DNS66 app that helps block ads at the DNS level by using your Android device\u2019s in-built VPN service. Put simply, that means the app can quickly and efficiently build a database of blocked domain names the first time you use an app or launch a site. It\u2019s not constantly on in the background. Instead, it you visit a site or launch an app you\u2019ve opted to block ads on, it\u2019s stop the ads from loading at the first point of contact, then turn itself off. It cuts a nice balance between keeping your user experience ad-free whilst not running down the battery too aggressively. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Enable the hidden developer options menu by visiting <\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>Settings &gt; About Phone &gt; Build number <\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><i>(Tap the build number 7 times, you\u2019ll get a prompt as it gets close.)<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">In the developer options menu, allow the installation of apps from <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>Unknown Sources<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Download DNS66 (this can be easily acquired through F-Droid, a very secure and reliable community of open-source Android developers).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Open DNS66 and scroll down till you reach <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>Domain Filters <\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">near the bottom.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Turn on all the filters, apart from the fifth option.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Refresh the screen.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Allow a short time for the download of adblock filters.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Press the <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>Start\/Stop<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"> tab.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Give the large power icon a long press.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Press OK to enable the request for VPN connection.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">You\u2019ve now helped install a powerful ad blocking tool on your device without the need for rooting, thanks to the app\u2019s interaction with your phone\u2019s very own individual Android VPN function. The banner box where the ads display will still be present, but the ads themselves won\u2019t be running anymore. If you want to whitelist particular apps that\u2019s also possible. Just bear in mind that running DNS66 stops apps from updating from the Google Play Store, so you\u2019ll need to briefly deactivate the filter prior to updating any apps, after which you can simply reactivate DNS66 to resume ad blocking.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>MUST READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/best-android-offline-games\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Best Offline Games for Android Devices<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">How to Block Ads with Rooted Devices<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9028\" src=\"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/3-600x309-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"309\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">If you\u2019re one of the many Android users whose device is rooted, Adaway is among the most effective tools available for fulfilling all your adblocking needs. Google discontinued offering Adaway on the Google Play Store, most likely as it runs at cross-purposes to their ad-based revenue generation model. However, the app is still readily available from many of the big Android development sites such as XDA Developers. Simply download and enable the app, and it will instantly get to work uncluttering your user experience by killing ads dead at the source by blocking their distribution servers instead of individually blocking the ads themselves, leaving you with a near total ad-free experience in apps and games. However, if nothing less than a totally ad-free experience will suffice, there is a nuclear option: setting up a \u2018hosts\u2019 file in your rooted device\u2019s system files.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">On a computer, head to <\/span><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\"><u><a href=\"http:\/\/winhelp2002.mvps.org\/hosts.txt\"><span lang=\"zxx\">http:\/\/winhelp2002.mvps.org\/hosts.txt<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"> and save the page under the file name <\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>hosts.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Copy the file with a bluetooth or USB stick to your device whilst making note of the file path.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">On your device, start the file manager and copy <\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>hosts<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"> to <\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>\/system\/etc <\/b><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\">or <\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>\/etc.<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"> You may need \u2018allow super user permissions\u2019 activated to complete this step.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Rename the original <\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>hosts <\/b><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\">file to a .txt or .bak extension if it\u2019s present, and replace it with your previously saved <\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>hosts<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"> file. All that\u2019s left to do is restart your device to enjoy a completely ad-free experience across all web browsing, app and game usage. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">This is a straightforward way of making your Android device as app-free as possible, but just remember, as with any other process that requires alterations to system files, not to rush and take your time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">How to Block Ads Through an Android Web Browser<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9029\" src=\"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/4-451x400-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"451\" height=\"400\" \/>Out of the options previously listed, this is arguably the weaker method on offer for clearing ads from your games and apps. However, if you don\u2019t want to get your hands dirty with rooting or installing <\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/us.norton.com\/internetsecurity-mobile-the-risks-of-third-party-app-stores.html\">niche 3rd party apps<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"> on your smartphone, the switching up your web browser will provide a more light touch solution. Instead of altering the way your phone interfaces with ad content, ad blocking browsers offer an easy way to surf ad-free. Adblock Browser is one of the best, and can be easily downloaded in the Google store. It replaces your current browser and blocks a great deal of advertising content, allowing for a faster browsing experience that saves on data usage and battery life simultaneously. It\u2019s also great at keeping malware at bay, and can be easily customised if there are sites you want to whitelist. As we say, it\u2019s not as ruthlessly effective as some of the alternatives, but it\u2019s hassle-free and completely straightforward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/what-you-need-to-do-before-uninstalling-android-apps\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">What to do Before Uninstalling Android Apps<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Access Denied<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9030\" src=\"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/5-600x400-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Each of these methods comes with their own strengths and weaknesses. The web browser is convenient, but won\u2019t help block ads in apps and games. DNS66 is very thorough but must be turned off at appropriate times to allow for downloads and app updates from the Google Play Store. Adaway is thorough, but requires root access. Figure out which of these methods best suits your user needs and proceed from there.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Debate rages on about the role of ads in smartphone apps. While some feel they\u2019re a necessary evil that helps keep Android users enjoying lots of apps and games for free, there\u2019s no doubt that a great deal of ads are intrusive, annoying, and end up harming the end user experience. 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While some feel they\u2019re a necessary evil that helps keep Android users enjoying lots of apps and games for free, there\u2019s no doubt that a great deal of ads are intrusive, annoying, and end up harming the end user experience. Certainly, we\u2019re under no obligation to deal with them, if we don\u2019t have to. This guide will explain a variety of different means for blocking ads in Android, so choose whichever method best suits your needs. One of the issues around <\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AdBlock\">ad blocker<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"> usage is that a lot of them need root access to work, which effectively means your Android device needs to be jailbroken. If you\u2019re among the many phone users who doesn\u2019t want to compromise their device for fear of voiding the warranty or many other reasons, we\u2019ve got guides for blocking ads with root, without root, or by configuring your web browser to help you achieve a smoother browsing experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<strong>Check Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/connect-airpods-to-android-devices\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Connect Airpods to Android Smartphones<\/a><\/strong>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">How to Block Ads Without Rooting Your Device<\/span><\/h2>\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9027\" src=\"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"400\" \/>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><span style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000;\">One of the most popular<\/span> ad blocking methods involves the use of the DNS66 app that helps block ads at the DNS level by using your Android device\u2019s in-built VPN service. Put simply, that means the app can quickly and efficiently build a database of blocked domain names the first time you use an app or launch a site. It\u2019s not constantly on in the background. Instead, it you visit a site or launch an app you\u2019ve opted to block ads on, it\u2019s stop the ads from loading at the first point of contact, then turn itself off. It cuts a nice balance between keeping your user experience ad-free whilst not running down the battery too aggressively. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Enable the hidden developer options menu by visiting <\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>Settings &gt; About Phone &gt; Build number <\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><i>(Tap the build number 7 times, you\u2019ll get a prompt as it gets close.)<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">In the developer options menu, allow the installation of apps from <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>Unknown Sources<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Download DNS66 (this can be easily acquired through F-Droid, a very secure and reliable community of open-source Android developers).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Open DNS66 and scroll down till you reach <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>Domain Filters <\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">near the bottom.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Turn on all the filters, apart from the fifth option.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Refresh the screen.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Allow a short time for the download of adblock filters.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Press the <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>Start\/Stop<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"> tab.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Give the large power icon a long press.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Press OK to enable the request for VPN connection.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">You\u2019ve now helped install a powerful ad blocking tool on your device without the need for rooting, thanks to the app\u2019s interaction with your phone\u2019s very own individual Android VPN function. The banner box where the ads display will still be present, but the ads themselves won\u2019t be running anymore. If you want to whitelist particular apps that\u2019s also possible. Just bear in mind that running DNS66 stops apps from updating from the Google Play Store, so you\u2019ll need to briefly deactivate the filter prior to updating any apps, after which you can simply reactivate DNS66 to resume ad blocking.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<strong>MUST READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/best-android-offline-games\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Best Offline Games for Android Devices<\/a><\/strong>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">How to Block Ads with Rooted Devices<\/span><\/h3>\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9028\" src=\"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/3-600x309-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"309\" \/>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">If you\u2019re one of the many Android users whose device is rooted, Adaway is among the most effective tools available for fulfilling all your adblocking needs. Google discontinued offering Adaway on the Google Play Store, most likely as it runs at cross-purposes to their ad-based revenue generation model. However, the app is still readily available from many of the big Android development sites such as XDA Developers. Simply download and enable the app, and it will instantly get to work uncluttering your user experience by killing ads dead at the source by blocking their distribution servers instead of individually blocking the ads themselves, leaving you with a near total ad-free experience in apps and games. However, if nothing less than a totally ad-free experience will suffice, there is a nuclear option: setting up a \u2018hosts\u2019 file in your rooted device\u2019s system files.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">On a computer, head to <\/span><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\"><u><a href=\"http:\/\/winhelp2002.mvps.org\/hosts.txt\"><span lang=\"zxx\">http:\/\/winhelp2002.mvps.org\/hosts.txt<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"> and save the page under the file name <\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>hosts.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Copy the file with a bluetooth or USB stick to your device whilst making note of the file path.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">On your device, start the file manager and copy <\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>hosts<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"> to <\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>\/system\/etc <\/b><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\">or <\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>\/etc.<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"> You may need \u2018allow super user permissions\u2019 activated to complete this step.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Rename the original <\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>hosts <\/b><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\">file to a .txt or .bak extension if it\u2019s present, and replace it with your previously saved <\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>hosts<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"> file. All that\u2019s left to do is restart your device to enjoy a completely ad-free experience across all web browsing, app and game usage. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">This is a straightforward way of making your Android device as app-free as possible, but just remember, as with any other process that requires alterations to system files, not to rush and take your time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">How to Block Ads Through an Android Web Browser<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9029\" src=\"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/4-451x400-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"451\" height=\"400\" \/>Out of the options previously listed, this is arguably the weaker method on offer for clearing ads from your games and apps. However, if you don\u2019t want to get your hands dirty with rooting or installing <\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/us.norton.com\/internetsecurity-mobile-the-risks-of-third-party-app-stores.html\">niche 3rd party apps<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"> on your smartphone, the switching up your web browser will provide a more light touch solution. Instead of altering the way your phone interfaces with ad content, ad blocking browsers offer an easy way to surf ad-free. Adblock Browser is one of the best, and can be easily downloaded in the Google store. It replaces your current browser and blocks a great deal of advertising content, allowing for a faster browsing experience that saves on data usage and battery life simultaneously. It\u2019s also great at keeping malware at bay, and can be easily customised if there are sites you want to whitelist. As we say, it\u2019s not as ruthlessly effective as some of the alternatives, but it\u2019s hassle-free and completely straightforward.<\/span><\/p>\n<b>Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/what-you-need-to-do-before-uninstalling-android-apps\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">What to do Before Uninstalling Android Apps<\/a><\/b>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Access Denied<\/span><\/h3>\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9030\" src=\"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/5-600x400-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Each of these methods comes with their own strengths and weaknesses. The web browser is convenient, but won\u2019t help block ads in apps and games. DNS66 is very thorough but must be turned off at appropriate times to allow for downloads and app updates from the Google Play Store. Adaway is thorough, but requires root access. Figure out which of these methods best suits your user needs and proceed from there.<\/span><\/p>","innerContent":["<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Debate rages on about the role of ads in smartphone apps. While some feel they\u2019re a necessary evil that helps keep Android users enjoying lots of apps and games for free, there\u2019s no doubt that a great deal of ads are intrusive, annoying, and end up harming the end user experience. Certainly, we\u2019re under no obligation to deal with them, if we don\u2019t have to. This guide will explain a variety of different means for blocking ads in Android, so choose whichever method best suits your needs. One of the issues around <\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/AdBlock\">ad blocker<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"> usage is that a lot of them need root access to work, which effectively means your Android device needs to be jailbroken. If you\u2019re among the many phone users who doesn\u2019t want to compromise their device for fear of voiding the warranty or many other reasons, we\u2019ve got guides for blocking ads with root, without root, or by configuring your web browser to help you achieve a smoother browsing experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<strong>Check Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/connect-airpods-to-android-devices\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Connect Airpods to Android Smartphones<\/a><\/strong>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">How to Block Ads Without Rooting Your Device<\/span><\/h2>\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9027\" src=\"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"400\" \/>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><span style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000;\">One of the most popular<\/span> ad blocking methods involves the use of the DNS66 app that helps block ads at the DNS level by using your Android device\u2019s in-built VPN service. Put simply, that means the app can quickly and efficiently build a database of blocked domain names the first time you use an app or launch a site. It\u2019s not constantly on in the background. Instead, it you visit a site or launch an app you\u2019ve opted to block ads on, it\u2019s stop the ads from loading at the first point of contact, then turn itself off. It cuts a nice balance between keeping your user experience ad-free whilst not running down the battery too aggressively. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Enable the hidden developer options menu by visiting <\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>Settings &gt; About Phone &gt; Build number <\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><i>(Tap the build number 7 times, you\u2019ll get a prompt as it gets close.)<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">In the developer options menu, allow the installation of apps from <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>Unknown Sources<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Download DNS66 (this can be easily acquired through F-Droid, a very secure and reliable community of open-source Android developers).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Open DNS66 and scroll down till you reach <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>Domain Filters <\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">near the bottom.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Turn on all the filters, apart from the fifth option.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Refresh the screen.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Allow a short time for the download of adblock filters.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Press the <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>Start\/Stop<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"> tab.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Give the large power icon a long press.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Press OK to enable the request for VPN connection.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><span lang=\"zxx\">You\u2019ve now helped install a powerful ad blocking tool on your device without the need for rooting, thanks to the app\u2019s interaction with your phone\u2019s very own individual Android VPN function. The banner box where the ads display will still be present, but the ads themselves won\u2019t be running anymore. If you want to whitelist particular apps that\u2019s also possible. Just bear in mind that running DNS66 stops apps from updating from the Google Play Store, so you\u2019ll need to briefly deactivate the filter prior to updating any apps, after which you can simply reactivate DNS66 to resume ad blocking.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<strong>MUST READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/best-android-offline-games\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Best Offline Games for Android Devices<\/a><\/strong>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">How to Block Ads with Rooted Devices<\/span><\/h3>\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9028\" src=\"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/3-600x309-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"309\" \/>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">If you\u2019re one of the many Android users whose device is rooted, Adaway is among the most effective tools available for fulfilling all your adblocking needs. Google discontinued offering Adaway on the Google Play Store, most likely as it runs at cross-purposes to their ad-based revenue generation model. However, the app is still readily available from many of the big Android development sites such as XDA Developers. Simply download and enable the app, and it will instantly get to work uncluttering your user experience by killing ads dead at the source by blocking their distribution servers instead of individually blocking the ads themselves, leaving you with a near total ad-free experience in apps and games. However, if nothing less than a totally ad-free experience will suffice, there is a nuclear option: setting up a \u2018hosts\u2019 file in your rooted device\u2019s system files.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">On a computer, head to <\/span><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\"><u><a href=\"http:\/\/winhelp2002.mvps.org\/hosts.txt\"><span lang=\"zxx\">http:\/\/winhelp2002.mvps.org\/hosts.txt<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"> and save the page under the file name <\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>hosts.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Copy the file with a bluetooth or USB stick to your device whilst making note of the file path.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">On your device, start the file manager and copy <\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>hosts<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"> to <\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>\/system\/etc <\/b><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\">or <\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>\/etc.<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"> You may need \u2018allow super user permissions\u2019 activated to complete this step.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Rename the original <\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>hosts <\/b><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\">file to a .txt or .bak extension if it\u2019s present, and replace it with your previously saved <\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"><b>hosts<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"> file. All that\u2019s left to do is restart your device to enjoy a completely ad-free experience across all web browsing, app and game usage. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">This is a straightforward way of making your Android device as app-free as possible, but just remember, as with any other process that requires alterations to system files, not to rush and take your time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">How to Block Ads Through an Android Web Browser<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9029\" src=\"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/4-451x400-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"451\" height=\"400\" \/>Out of the options previously listed, this is arguably the weaker method on offer for clearing ads from your games and apps. However, if you don\u2019t want to get your hands dirty with rooting or installing <\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/us.norton.com\/internetsecurity-mobile-the-risks-of-third-party-app-stores.html\">niche 3rd party apps<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/span><span lang=\"zxx\"> on your smartphone, the switching up your web browser will provide a more light touch solution. Instead of altering the way your phone interfaces with ad content, ad blocking browsers offer an easy way to surf ad-free. Adblock Browser is one of the best, and can be easily downloaded in the Google store. It replaces your current browser and blocks a great deal of advertising content, allowing for a faster browsing experience that saves on data usage and battery life simultaneously. It\u2019s also great at keeping malware at bay, and can be easily customised if there are sites you want to whitelist. As we say, it\u2019s not as ruthlessly effective as some of the alternatives, but it\u2019s hassle-free and completely straightforward.<\/span><\/p>\n<b>Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/what-you-need-to-do-before-uninstalling-android-apps\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">What to do Before Uninstalling Android Apps<\/a><\/b>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Access Denied<\/span><\/h3>\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-9030\" src=\"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/5-600x400-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/>\n<p class=\"western\"><span lang=\"zxx\">Each of these methods comes with their own strengths and weaknesses. The web browser is convenient, but won\u2019t help block ads in apps and games. DNS66 is very thorough but must be turned off at appropriate times to allow for downloads and app updates from the Google Play Store. Adaway is thorough, but requires root access. Figure out which of these methods best suits your user needs and proceed from there.<\/span><\/p>"]}],"post_categories":[{"id":87,"count":235,"description":"","name":"Android","slug":"android","parent":67}],"post_tags":[],"post_author":"Nika_Goddard","post_author_avatar_urls":{"24":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/08d5594c4a288c4595427d1d47c0bfcf?s=24&d=mm&r=g","48":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/08d5594c4a288c4595427d1d47c0bfcf?s=48&d=mm&r=g","96":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/08d5594c4a288c4595427d1d47c0bfcf?s=96&d=mm&r=g"},"post_comment_count":1,"image":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1.png","thumb":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1-small.png","thumb_medium":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1-medium.png","images":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1-small.png","medium":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1-medium.png","medium_large":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1.png","large":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1-large.png","1536x1536":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1.png","2048x2048":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1.png","td_150x0":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1.png","td_218x150":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1-218x150.png","td_300x0":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1.png","td_324x400":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1-324x400.png","td_485x360":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1-450x360.png","td_696x0":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1.png","td_1068x0":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1.png","td_1920x0":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1.png","td_100x70":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1-100x70.png","td_265x198":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1-265x198.png","td_324x160":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1-324x160.png","td_534x462":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1.png","td_741x486":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1.png","woocommerce_thumbnail":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1-300x300.png","woocommerce_single":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1.png","woocommerce_gallery_thumbnail":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/2-450x400-1-100x100.png"},"post_title":"How to Block Ads in Android Apps and Games","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9025","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/162"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9025"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9025\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10515"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9025"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9025"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hiideemedia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9025"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}