How to Stop Ads on My Samsung Phone (2025 Guide)
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| How to Stop Ads on My Samsung Phone (2025 Guide) |
If you’re using a Samsung Galaxy phone and you keep seeing annoying ads on your lock screen, notifications, or apps, you’re not alone. Samsung phones sometimes display ads through pre-installed apps and settings. Thankfully, you can turn them off!
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to stop ads on your Samsung phone in 2025.
Why Am I Seeing Ads on My Samsung Phone?
- Some Samsung system apps (like Samsung Pay or Samsung Push Service) send promotional notifications.
- “Glance” or “Lockscreen Stories” shows ads on your lock screen.
- Third-party apps installed on your phone may display pop-up ads.
How to Stop Ads on Samsung Phone
1 Turn Off Personalized Ads
Samsung uses your info to show targeted ads. You can opt out:
- Go to Settings → Privacy → Customization Service
- Turn off Customized ads and marketing
This will stop Samsung from sending targeted ads.
2 Disable Ads in Samsung Apps
Apps like Samsung Pay, Samsung Push Service, and Galaxy Store send ad notifications.
- Open Settings → Notifications
- Scroll to find apps like Samsung Pay, Galaxy Store, Samsung Push Service
- Tap each one and turn off Promotions or Allow Notifications
3 Turn Off Lock Screen Ads
If you see ads on your lock screen:
- Go to Settings → Wallpaper and style
- Tap Change wallpapers
- If you see “Glance” or “Lockscreen Stories,” set it to None or select a static wallpaper.
4 Remove or Disable Suspicious Apps
Some third-party apps can show pop-ups.
- Open Settings → Apps
- Look for any app you don’t recognize or installed recently
- Tap and Uninstall
Tip: Download apps only from the Google Play Store.
5 Use Ad Blocker for Browser
If you see ads while browsing:
- Open Samsung Internet
- Go to Menu → Ad blockers
- Download and enable a recommended ad blocker like AdGuard or AdBlock Fast.
Samsung phones are powerful, but the ads can be frustrating. By adjusting your settings and removing unnecessary apps, you can enjoy a cleaner experience.
If you still see ads after following these steps, consider resetting your phone or scanning for malware.
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