Pop-up ads and windows can be annoying when browsing the web or using apps. However, some websites and apps require pop-ups to function properly. If you are seeing messages that pop-ups have been blocked, you may need to enable pop-ups in your Android device’s settings or browser.
How to Enable Pop-Ups on Android
Here are the steps to allow pop-ups on Android using different methods.
1. Enable Pop-Ups in Chrome Browser
- Open the Chrome app on your Android device.
- Tap the 3-dot menu icon in the top right.
- Select Settings.
- Tap Site Settings.
- Tap Pop-ups and Redirects.
- Toggle the switch for Pop-ups and Redirects to the ON position to enable pop-ups.
You can also enable pop-ups for specific sites in Chrome:
- Open Chrome and go to the site with blocked pop-ups.
- Tap the Pop-ups blocked message at the bottom.
- Tap Always allow pop-ups from this site.
2. Allow Pop-Ups in Samsung Internet Browser
- Open the Samsung Internet app on your Galaxy device.
- Tap the 3-line menu button.
- Choose Settings.
- Go to Content Blockers.
- Tap the toggle switch for Block Pop-ups to disable this feature.
To allow pop-ups from only certain sites:
- Go to the site with blocked pop-ups.
- Tap Details shown at the bottom.
- Choose Allow pop-ups.
3. Enable Pop-Ups in Firefox Browser
- Open the Firefox app on your Android device.
- Tap the menu icon in the top right corner.
- Choose Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security.
- Uncheck the box for Block Pop-up Windows to disable this blocking under site permissions..
To allow pop-ups per site:
- Go to the site with blocked pop-ups.
- Tap Details on the pop-up blocked message.
- Choose Allow Pop-ups.
4. Stop Blocking Pop-Ups in Android Settings
- Open Settings on your Android device.
- Choose Apps and notifications.
- Tap open any app whose pop-up you want to enable.
- Select Advanced.
- Choose Display over other apps.
- Toggle on Allow display over other apps.
5. Adjust Notification Settings
- Go to Settings and choose Notifications.
- Tap Advanced settings.
- Disable the setting for the Pop-up notification style.
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Conclusion
And there you have it – 5 methods to enable pesky pop-ups on your Android device! Feel free to tweak browser-specific or system-wide pop-up preferences depending on your needs. Just be careful not to enable too many pop-ups, or you may impact system performance.