Pop-up ads can be so annoying that you punch your phone or websites and apps throw them in your face. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. Today, you will learn how to free yourself from the monsters that are robbing you of that joy.
Pop-up ads are different from ads that appear at the bottom or top of a mobile app or website. Anyone would be in trouble if ads took up the entire screen and disrupted the experience. Sure, you can just press the close button or the x button to make them go away, but that won’t stop them permanently.
So what to do? You need to identify the app that is causing these ads and then you will have to uninstall it.
Here are some simple ways to detect apps that cause pop-up ads. Before we dive into that, though, let’s briefly understand why it happens.
Why do you see pop-up ads?
Developers often keep ads in their apps because it helps to make money. However, those ads are in your face, and no one likes such pop-up ads. Some developers don’t understand that, and since it’s a good way to get clicks (needed to generate revenue), they continue to serve pop-up ads in their apps.
So don’t worry. Your phone has not been hacked or hijacked. Ads are served through an app or some apps have adware installed that is showing ads. Sometimes the problem occurs immediately when you install a new app. However, other times, ads may appear unexpectedly.
Whatever the situation, here’s how to identify the application.
1. Check Recent Apps
The easiest way to find annoying apps is to use the recent apps key. Basically, since the ad is generated from an app, it will show up in recent apps. So when you get the pop-up, tap the recent apps key. The recent apps screen opens. Note the name and icon of the first or second app. That’s your culprit app.
If it’s hard to identify the name, touch and hold the app and then press the App Info button, you’ll see the name of the app.
2. Find apps that don’t have an icon
Sometimes apps throw pop-ups that don’t show up on the home screen or in the app drawer. So even if it’s a recently installed app, you might not find it easily. However, that does not mean that there is no way to find such mischievous applications.
All you need to do is navigate differently. That is, go to Settings > Application Manager/Applications. In the Installed apps section, look for the app that doesn’t have an icon. Sometimes the icon is there but it has no name. Congratulations! You have found a scam app.
3. With the help of Play Store
Another way to find the bad guys is to use the Play Store. We’ll check the list of most recently used apps to find the app that is throwing pop-up ads. Since you won’t be launching the same app, it’s easy to identify the culprit.
To do so, follow these steps:
Step 1: When you get a pop-up, press the home button.
Step 2: Open the Play Store on your Android phone and tap the three-bar icon.
Step 3: Select My Apps & Games.
Step 4: Go to the Installed tab. Here, tap the sort mode icon and select Last Used. Apps showing ads will be among the first few results.
4. Check Device Administration App
Sometimes, rogue apps are so powerful that they take over your phone in a mischievous way. You need to be careful when granting permissions to apps. To find out if an app has taken over your phone, go to Settings > Security. Then, tap on Device Administration App. Here, turn off the switch next to the suspicious app.
5. Use a pop-up ad detection app
If the above solutions don’t help you find the nefarious app, then it’s time to call the police. Well, not literally. I’m talking about ad detection apps. You can try apps like AppBrain Ad Detector and AppWatch. Install these apps and they will tell you about apps that annoy you with ads.
Stop pop-up ads
Once you’ve discovered the culprit app, you should uninstall or disable its notifications. To uninstall, go to the Play Store, find the app and press the Uninstall button.
To disable its notifications, go to Settings > Apps/Installed Apps/Application Manager. Here, find the app and tap Notifications. Turn off the toggle next to Show notifications.
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Which app is the culprit?
We hope the above methods helped you find the app that’s showing pop-ups. Usually it’s a flashlight app, browser, game, or ringtone or music related app. Always check them out before you’re in detective mode.
Next up: Are you looking for an ad-free launcher that rushes? Check out our list of ad-free hand-picked launcher apps.
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