How to Get Rid of Annoying Ads with uBlock Origin on Your iPhone?

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Are you looking for a reliable ad-blocker for your iPhone? uBlock Origin is the perfect solution for you. Developed by Raymond Hill, uBlock Origin is open-source, lightweight, and effective ad-blocking software that helps protect your privacy while browsing the web.

Unlike other popular ad-blocking solutions, uBlock Origin doesn’t require any additional subscription fees or usage limits. Instead, it uses a variety of advanced filtering technologies to block annoying ads and trackers from websites you visit. This ensures that no matter what type of content you’re viewing on your iPhone, you can rest assured that it’s safe and secure.

uBlock Origin also offers some useful features to make browsing even more secure and convenient. For example, it blocks malicious scripts from running on pages you visit – this helps protect your device from malicious attacks or viruses. It also includes a variety of options to customize how much content is blocked on each specific website – allowing you to tailor the experience to your own preferences.

Although uBlock Origin isn’t available as an app for iOS devices yet, it’s still possible to use it on iPhones with some extra steps. To do this, you’ll need to install a third-party browser like Google Chrome or Firefox that supports extensions – these browsers are available in the App Store and can be used on both iPhones and iPads. Once installed, simply search for “uBlock Origin” in the browser’s extension store and follow the instructions there to install it onto your device.

Once installed, uBlock Origin will start blocking ads right away – giving you an improved browsing experience free from intrusive ads and trackers. It will also help keep your device safe by blocking malicious scripts from running while browsing the web too!

So if you’re looking for an easy way to improve your online privacy without sacrificing convenience or performance on your iPhone or iPad – give uBlock Origin a try today! You won’t regret it!

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Adding UBlock Origin to Chrome on iPhone

Adding uBlock Origin to Chrome on an iPhone requires a few steps. First, open the App Store on your iPhone and search for “uBlock Origin”. Download and install the app once it appears. Once it is installed, open the “Settings” app and scroll down to the list of installed apps. Find “uBlock Origin” in the list, tap it, and toggle on “Allow Access to Chrome.” This will allow uBlock Origin access to your Chrome browser, which is necessary for it to work properly. Finally, open your Chrome browser and you should see a new uBlock Origin icon appear in the toolbar at the bottom of your screen (Fig. 3). Tap this icon to access all of uBlock Origin’s settings, such as blocklists, whitelists, and other customizations (Fig. 4). You can now start using uBlock Origin with Chrome on your iPhone!

Is UBlock Origin Compatible with Safari?

At the time of writing, uBlock Origin is not available for Safari 13 and beyond. However, the extension is supported in versions of Safari prior to 13. In order to use uBlock Origin with Safari, you will need to make sure that your version of Safari is up-to-date and that you’re running a version of the browser prior to 13. Additionally, you may need to download and install the uBlock Origin extension manually, as it is not yet available for download through the App Store or other official Apple channels.

Turning Off UBlock on an iPhone

To turn off uBlock on your iPhone, open the Settings app and scroll down to the list of installed apps. Tap the unlock app and then tap the toggle switch at the top of the screen to disable it. You can also open Safari and tap the ‘aA’ icon in the top-left corner of the screen to reveal the Website View menu. Then, tap Turn Off Content Blockers to temporarily disable uBlock.

Installing UBlock Origin on Safari

To install uBlock Origin on Safari, you will need to open the Extension Builder (Develop > Show Extension Builder). Once the Extension Builder is open, click the + button in the bottom left corner and select “Add Extension”. Then, select dist/build/uBlock0.safariextension. When prompted, enter your password and click Install. After installation is complete, you may need to reinstall from this panel every time you restart Safari.

Using UBlock Origin on Chrome Mobile

Using uBlock Origin on Chrome mobile is easy and secure.

First, open the Chrome app on your phone and go to the Google Play store. Search for uBlock Origin and select it from the list of results. Once you have found it, click ‘Install’ to add it to your browser.

Once it has been installed, you can open the extension page in Chrome by clicking on the three dots at the top right corner of your browser and selecting ‘Extensions’. Here you will find uBlock Origin listed among your other extensions.

To enable uBlock Origin, just toggle the switch next to it to ‘On’ and refresh any pages that are already open in your browser to activate its ad-blocking features. You can also customize uBlock Origin’s settings by clicking on its menu icon at the top right corner of your browser window or by visiting its Options page in Chrome’s extensions section.

Now you are ready to browse with an ad-free experience! Enjoy the web without any ads or intrusive tracking scripts!

Conclusion

In conclusion, uBlock Origin is a great alternative for iOS users who want to block ads and protect their privacy. It is available as an extension for popular browsers like Chrome, Chromium, MS Edge, Opera, Firefox and all Safari releases prior to 13. AdGuard is an ultra-efficient ad blocker specifically designed for Safari and offers additional paid Premium features for advanced users. With uBlock Origin and AdGuard, iOS users can enjoy a smooth browsing experience without any annoying ads or tracking.

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Sanjeev Singh

Sanjeev is the tech editor at DeviceMAG. He has a keen interest in all things technology, and loves to write about the latest developments in the industry. He has a passion for quality-focused journalism and believes in using technology to make people's lives better. He has worked in the tech industry for over 15 years, and has written for some of the biggest tech blogs in the world. Sanjeev is also an avid photographer and loves spending time with his family.