How To Block Ads On Android

10 Oct, 2025

If you use a Tecno POP 10, a Redmi 14C or any low budget Chinese Android OEM, you're likely to see ads at very odd places including the Files Manager app and the application package installation screen.

HiOS, Tecno's custom Android skin, displays ads on your application menu and on the screen of an ongoing call.

Here's a simple step by step guide to turn off all ads across apps, games and launchers on any Android phone using the AdGuard DNS server address.

• Open the Settings app → Hotspot & Connections
• Tap on Private DNS → select Private DNS provider hostname
• Type dns.adguard.com → tap Save

For family Protection (Also blocks adult content);

• Type dns-family.adguard.com → tap Save

AdGuard DNS is a free, privacy-focused DNS service that blocks ads and trackers before they load (in apps, games, browsers).

It prevents phishing and malicious websites and Improves privacy by not logging your DNS queries.