How to permanently disable advertising on Samsung Galaxy A32: from system settings to root access

Advertising on a smartphone Samsung Galaxy A32 can appear in the most unexpected places: in the notification shade, on the lock screen, in system applications like Galaxy Store or Samsung Pay, or even in the form of pop-up banners on top of running apps. The manufacturer integrates advertising modules at the firmware level, and many third-party applications (even from One UI, and many third-party applications (even from Google Play) suffer from intrusive monetization. In this article we will look all available methods —from basic settings to radical solutions with obtaining root access—to clear your screen A32 of annoying ads.

It is important to understand: some advertising is built into branded services Samsung (for example, in Samsung Free or Bixby), and it cannot be completely removed without consequences for functionality. However, reducing the number of impressions to a minimum is possible. We will also tell you what methods can lead to loss of warranty or malfunction of the phoneso you can assess the risks in advance.

1. Disabling advertising in Samsung system applications

The first step is to block advertising notifications and banners in branded services Samsung. Most of them can be deactivated through standard settings, without resorting to third-party tools.

Start with Samsung Free (formerly Samsung Daily) is a widget on the main screen on the left that often shows news with advertisements. To turn it off:

1. Long press on an empty area of the main screen → Home screen settings.
2. Switch the slider Samsung Free to position Off

Next, check Galaxy Store —the application store from Samsung, where advertising appears on every page. It will help here:

• 📱 Open Galaxy Store → tap on the profile avatar → Settings.
• 🔍 Find the section Personalized advertising and disable it.
• 🛑 In the same menu, deactivate Recommendation notifications.

⚠️ Attention: After disabling personalized advertising in Galaxy Store some promotions and discounts on applications may no longer be displayed. This is not critical, but keep this point in mind.

Don't forget about Samsung Pay i Samsung Health —in these applications, advertising is often disguised as “helpful tips” or “affiliate offers”. the path to the settings is similar: Profile → Settings → Notifications/Advertising.

Disable Samsung Free on the main screen|

Deactivate personalized advertising in the Galaxy Store|

Turn off notifications from Samsung Pay and Health|

Check Bixby settings (if used)-->

2. Blocking notifications from advertising services

Many advertising banners come through notifications, even if you have not installed suspicious applications. The culprits are system services Samsung and Google, as well as some pre-installed utilities.

To disable them:

1. Go to Settings → Notifications → Advanced.
2. Tap Special access → Notifications about offers.
3. Disable sliders for all applications where possible (especially for Samsung Push Service, Android System Intelligence).

Also check the list of all applications that are allowed to show notifications:

• 🔧 Settings → Notifications → All applications.
• 🔍 In the search bar, enter the keywords: push, ad, offer.
• 🚫 For services found (for example, com.samsung.android.app.push) turn off notifications completely.

If after these manipulations advertising is still leaking, background processesmay be to blame. Check activity via Settings → Device maintenance → Battery → Battery usageServices like com.sec.android.app.launcher or com.samsung.android.fmm should not consume more. 5% charge - if the figure is higher, this is a reason to limit them.

Pop-up banners in games|

Notifications in the curtain|

Advertising in system applications (Galaxy Store, Samsung Pay)|

Advertising widgets on the main screen-->

3. Using ad blockers (without root access)

If system settings did not help, It's time to connect third-party tools. The safest way is DNS blockers And browsers with built-in protection.

Let's start with changing DNS serversThis blocks advertising at the network level without requiring it. installation of additional applications: DNS servers

1. Go to Settings → Connections → Other settings → Private DNS Settings → Connections → Other settings → Private DNS.
2. Select Private DNS hostname and enter:

   dns.adguard.com

   or

   1dot1dot1dot1.cloudflare-dns.com

3. Save the settings and restart the phone.

To block ads in the browser, install Brave or Firefox with extension uBlock Origin (available via Add-ons in Firefox settings). These browsers automatically filter most ad networks.

If you need deeper cleaning, try apps like Blokada or AdGuard (free versions are available in Google Play) They create a local VPN tunnel and filter traffic. Important:

• 🛡️ Install only one such an application - several blockers can. conflict.
• 🔄 Regularly update the filter database (in the application settings).
• 📴 Some banking applications can block work when the VPN is active - disable the blocker before using them.

⚠️ Attention: Blocker applications with VPN function (for example AdGuard) can reduce Internet speed by 10-15%. If you notice slowdowns, try alternative DNS servers.

4. Removing pre-installed applications (without root access)

Many advertising modules are hidden in pre-installed applicationsthat cannot be removed using standard means. However, they can be disable or delete updatesto reduce activity.

List of the most "advertising" services on Samsung A32:

Application	What it does	How to disable
Samsung Free	News feed with advertising	Long press on the widget → Delete
Bixby	Voice assistant with affiliate offers	Settings → Applications → Bixby → Disable
Samsung Global Goals	Application with donation banners	Settings → Applications → Disable
Facebook App Installer	Installs advertising APK	Uninstall updates → Disable

To disable the application:

1. Open Settings → Applications.
2. Tap on the three dots in the upper right corner → Show system ones.
3. Find the desired application → Disable (if the button is inactive, first click Delete updates).

Some applications (for example, Android Auto or Samsung Knox) should not be disabled - this may disrupt the operation of the phone. Before deactivating, check the purpose of the service in Google.

What happens if you disable Samsung. Knox?

Samsung Knox is a security system responsible for data encryption, payment protection and corporate functions (for example, Secure Folder) can lead to:

- Inability to use Secure Folder.

- Problems with some banking applications (Sberbank, Tinkoff).

- Loss of support for functions like Samsung Pass.

If you do not use these services, disabling Knox is not critical, but return it can only be returned by resetting the phone.

5. Radical methods: root access and custom firmware

If none of the previous methods helped, all that remains is obtaining root access (root) or installation custom firmware. These methods give complete control over the system, but have serious disadvantages:

• 🔓 Loss of warranty (if the phone is under warranty).
• 🛡️ Security risk —vulnerabilities open up for viruses.
• 🔄 Possible failures after updates One UI.

To obtain root access to Samsung A32 the utility Magiskis suitable. Procedure:

1. Unlock OEM Unlock in Settings → About phone → Software information → Build number (tap 7 times, then return to Developer options).
2. Install Odin on PC and download the firmware AP for your model (for example, SM-A325F).
3. Flash the patched one boot.img via Magisk and Odin.

After receiving root access, you can:

• 🧹 Uninstall system applications via Titanium Backup or adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 application package.
• 🔧 Edit file hosts to block advertising domains.
• 📵 Install AdAway —a powerful ad blocker for rooted devices.

⚠️ Attention: On Samsung A32 with firmware One UI 5.0+ root may cause problems with the operation of the camera or fingerprint sensor. Before the procedure, make a full backup via TWRP.

Alternative to root - custom firmware (for example, LineageOS). It is devoid of branded services Samsung and advertising, but:

• 📱 Requires unlocking the bootloader (resetting the phone).
• 🔋 Battery life may deteriorate.
• 📎 Not all functions (like Always On Display) will work.

6. How to avoid reappearance of advertising

Even after complete cleaning, advertising may return. To prevent this from happening:

1. Control the installation of new applications:

• 📥 Download apps only from Google Play (avoid APKs from third-party sites).
• 🔍 Before installing, read reviews - especially pay attention to mentions of advertising.
• 🛡️ Use VirusTotal to check APK files.

2. Update the system regularly:

• 🔄 Samsung sometimes adds new advertising modules in updates One UI, but can also close vulnerabilities used by third-party advertising SDKs.
• 📅 Check for updates in Settings → Software update once a month.

3. Monitor background activity:

• 📊 Check once a week Settings → Battery → Battery usage for suspicious processes.
• 🚫 Disable autorun for unnecessary applications via Settings → Applications → Autorun.

4. copy:

If advertising returns after a reset or update, it will be easier to restore a clean configuration. Use Samsung Smart Switch (without backing up applications!) or Titanium Backup (for rooted devices).

7. Common mistakes and how to avoid them

When fighting advertising, users often make mistakes that lead to the opposite effect:

1. advertising

Applications like Clean Master or DU Speed Booster show ads themselves and collect data. Instead, use built-in tools One UI (Device maintenance).

2. Disabling important system services. data-i="261">Some users, in an attempt to remove advertising, deactivate

Some users, in an attempt to remove advertising, deactivate Google Play Services or Samsung Push Service. This leads to:

• 📱 Stopping work Google Pay, Gmail, YouTube.
• 🔄 Problems with receiving OTA updates.

3. Using unverified ADB commands

Commands like pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.xxx can remove critical components. Always check the package name before executing. For example, deleting com.sec.android.app.launcher will make the main screen disappear!

4. Ignoring security updates

Old versions One UI contain vulnerabilities that are used by advertising SDKs. Always install security patches, even if they increase the firmware version.

5. Purchasing “premium versions” of blockers

Most of the functions of paid versions AdGuard or Blokada are duplicated by free counterparts. Do not pay for what you can get for free (for example, through DNS66 or RethinkDNS).

⚠️ Attention: If after all the manipulations advertising continues to appear in specific application (for example, in a game), the problem is not in the phone, but in the application itself. In this case, only purchasing a premium version or looking for an alternative will help.

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions

Is it possible to disable advertising in Samsung Free without deleting the widget?

Yes, but partially. Open Samsung Free, tap on the settings gear → Content settings → disable all categories except “My Channels”. Advertising will disappear, but the functionality of the widget will be greatly reduced. will be reduced.

Why did advertising return after resetting the settings?

Resetting returns all system applications to their original state, including advertising modules. After resetting, repeat the steps from Section 1 (disabling notifications, setting up DNS) and do not restore. applications from a backup copy - they may contain advertising SDKs.

Is it safe to use AdGuard without root access?

Yes, if you download it from an official source (Google Play or the developer’s website). local VPN that does not transfer your traffic to third parties. However, some banking applications can block work when the VPN is active - disable the blocker before using them.

How to check which application is showing ads?

Install App Inspector (from Google Play) or use the built-in ones tools:

1. When advertising appears, open Settings → Battery → Battery usage.
2. See which application has consumed resources in the last 5-10 minutes.
3. Turn off notifications for this application or delete it.

Can the warranty be returned after receiving root access?

Theoretically, yes, if you completely roll back the changes. To do this:

1. Delete Magisk via Uninstall to it. settings.
2. Flash the original firmware via Odin.
3. Reset to factory settings.

However, Samsung the counter Knox (if it worked, the warranty will be canceled forever). You can check its status through *#06# or the application Phone INFO.