Advertising in a mobile browser has become a real headache for millions of users. It not only irritates with its intrusive appearance, but also significantly slows down page loading, and also consumes extra traffic and battery power of your smartphone.
Advertising networks behave especially aggressively on sites with pirated content, news aggregators and entertainment portals. Many owners of Androiddevices are trying to find a way to remove these banners, but are faced with the fact that the built-in browser tools often do not work effectively enough.
In this article we will look at the most effective methods of blocking ads in the browser Yandex on the phone. We will look at both built-in functions and third-party tools that will help make your Internet surfing clean and safe.
Built-in blocker settings in Yandex Browser
The first step is to check the capabilities of the application itself. The developers have implemented a basic traffic filtering mechanism that disables some pop-ups and banners. mobile browser a basic traffic filtering mechanism that disables some pop-ups and banners.
To activate this function, you need to go to the main menu by clicking on the three bars in the lower right or left corner of the screen (depending on the interface version). Next, go to the section Settings and find the item Ad blocking.
Here you will see a switch that needs to be activated. The system will prompt you to select the level of protection: basic or advanced. Advanced mode blocks more elements, but in rare cases may interfere with the display of some sites.
⚠️ Attention: The built-in Yandex blocker is not complete. AdBlock. It effectively fights shocking ads and some banners, but misses many trackers and Google native ads.
If banner ads continue to appear after enabling this option, then the built-in tools are not enough. In this case, you need to move on to more advanced methods of setting up the system.
☑️ Checking the browser settings
Using the DNS-over-HTTPS function
One of the most effective and unobtrusive ways to clear traffic is to use secure DNS with filtering. This technology allows you to block advertising at the level of network requests even before they reach your browser.
In modern versions Android (starting from version 9) this function is built into the system. You don't need to install additional applications. Just go to the system settings of the phone through the section Connections or Network and Internet.
Find the item Private DNS (Private DNS). By default it is set to "Auto". You need to switch it to the "DNS Provider Hostname" mode and enter the address of a special server.
dns.adguard.comAfter saving the settings, all traffic on your device, including work in Yandex Browser, will go through AdGuard DNS filters. This will remove advertising in most applications and websites.
If the Internet disappears after entering the address, try restarting the phone. In rare cases, some providers block third-party DNS servers, then this method may not work.
However, this method has limitations. It does not know how to hide the “empty spaces” where banners used to be, so white rectangles may remain on the page. In addition, this method may conflict with some corporate Wi-Fi networks.
Installing extensions and third-party blockers
If system methods do not seem flexible enough to you, you can use specialized applications. For Android there are a number of powerful utilities that create a local VPN tunnel for content filtering.
The most popular solution is the application AdGuard. It is available as a paid version on Google Play or a free and open source version on the developer's official website. After installation, it intercepts all traffic and filters it according to the selected rules.
In the application settings, you need to activate Filter for the browser and select a specific list of rules, for example, “Russian filter” or “AdGuard Base”. This will allow you to specifically remove advertising elements specifically in the Yandex mobile browser.
| Application | Type of work | Complexity | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdGuard | Local VPN | Low | High |
| Blokada 5 | Local VPN | Medium | High |
| DNS 66 | Filtering DNS | High | Medium |
It is worth noting that the use of such applications may slightly increase battery consumption, since the filtering process requires processor resources. However, for most modern smartphones this effect is invisible.
Turbo mode and traffic saving
Another hidden function that helps fight heavy banners is the mode Turbo. It was originally created to speed up page loading on slow Internet, but at the same time it compresses content, cutting off unnecessary elements.
To enable this mode, open the browser settings menu and find the section Traffic saving. Activate the switch Turbo mode. You can configure it to be constantly on or activated only when the connection is weak.
When working in this mode, pages are loaded through Yandex servers, where pre-processing takes place. Heavy scripts and some types of video advertising can be automatically blocked or replaced with stubs.
⚠️ Attention: Turbo mode encrypts only part of the traffic between your phone and the Yandex server. It is not recommended to use it to enter confidential data on dubious sites, although HTTPS is used for regular sites.
This method is especially useful for owners of budget smartphones with a small amount of RAM. It not only removes ads, but also prevents the browser from freezing when opening “heavy” portals.
Clearing the cache and resetting settings
Sometimes the problem with intrusive advertising is not due to the lack of a blocker, but to accumulated garbage or malicious scripts stored in the cache. If you notice that advertising has suddenly appeared after visiting a specific site, you should clean it up.
Go to Settings Yandex Browser, scroll down to the section Privacy and select Clear data. Here it is important to check the boxes Cache and Cookies.
After cleaning, the browser will forget your saved sessions on some sites, so you will need to log into your accounts again. However, this is guaranteed to delete temporary files that could contain advertising scripts.
Why do ads appear even with a blocker?
Some sites use methods to bypass blockers (Anti-Adblock). They detect the presence of a filter and either block access to content or replace advertising with non-deletable elements. In such cases, only disabling JavaScript for a specific site or using Incognito mode helps.
If cleaning did not help, check the list of installed applications. Sometimes advertising banners are not generated by the browser, but by another installed virus application that puts a layer on top of all windows.
Advanced methods: blocking trackers
For advanced users who want to achieve maximum privacy, it is possible to manually configure filtering lists. This allows you to block not only visible advertising, but also invisible trackersthat collect data about your preferences.
In applications like AdGuard you can connect third-party lists of rules, such as OISD or StevenBlack. These lists contain millions of domains known to be sources of advertising and spyware.
Activation of such lists requires care. Too aggressive filtering can “break” the functionality of some online stores or banking applications that use advertising networks for analytics.
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/StevenBlack/hosts/master/hostsUsing these lists turns your phone into a fortress, impenetrable to most marketing tools. However, remember that many free services exist precisely at the expense of advertising, and complete blocking can deprive them of income.
The combination of a system DNS filter and a built-in browser blocker provides the best balance between the cleanliness of the interface and the speed of the device.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Does blocking ads affect the speed of your phone?
On the contrary, blocking ads usually speeds up your phone. The browser does not need to load heavy graphic banners and execute unnecessary scripts, which saves CPU time and Internet traffic.
Is it possible to completely remove advertising on YouTube through the Yandex Browser?
No, built-in blockers and DNS filters usually cannot remove advertising inside the YouTube video player, since it is loaded from the same domains, the same as the video itself. This requires special modified clients or a Premium subscription.
Is it safe to use third-party DNS servers?
It is safe to use trusted services such as AdGuard DNS or Cloudflare. They often provide even greater data protection than the standard DNS servers of your mobile operator, since they encrypt requests.
Why do some sites not open after installing a blocker?
Most likely, the filter worked too aggressively and blocked the script necessary for the site to work. Try disabling the blocker for this particular site or adding it to the white list in the application settings.