How do you stop pop-up ads on an android phone?

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  wavejockglw Posts: 10,596

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  01/01/12 - 13:55 #2

  Adverts usually come up when you get an app for free. The way to stop them appearing is to visit the market and buy the paid for version of the app that has the annoying adverts.

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  Cassini Posts: 2,629

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  01/01/12 - 14:09 #3

  Ok thanks.

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  [Deleted User] Posts: 1,828

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  01/01/12 - 14:14 #4

  If you are rooted, you can try AdFree. If you don't know what root is, you probably don't have it.

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  wilt Posts: 978

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  01/01/12 - 14:16 #5

  I'm not sure if by 'pop-up ads' you mean ads that appear in the notification bar, but if so, these are usually provided by Airpush who provide an opt-out app here, alternatively you can do it manually here if you don't want to install the app.

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  Thine Wonk Posts: 17,190

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  01/01/12 - 14:35 #6

  Here's an airpush detector, I I think it tells you which apps are causing it.
  
  https://market.android.com/details?id=com.brosmike.airpushdetector&hl=en

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  Biffo the Bear Posts: 25,859

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  01/01/12 - 15:29 #7

  Turn off your internet connection, that sometimes works.

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  Cassini Posts: 2,629

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  01/01/12 - 20:34 #8

  Thanks for the replies. I'll check out them out. I have no idea if I am rooted!:o

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  Thine Wonk Posts: 17,190

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  01/01/12 - 21:07 #9

  Cassini wrote: »

  Thanks for the replies. I'll check out them out. I have no idea if I am rooted!:o

  
  Then you aren't;)

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  alanwarwic Posts: 28,396

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  01/01/12 - 23:01 #10

  Uninstall the app causing it.
  
  Android is a traditional computer so along with unrestricted/uncensored choice, a user can more easily install malware.

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