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 - 1
  • How to Enable Pop-Ups on Android
    1. Enable Pop-Ups in Chrome Browser
    1. Allow Pop-Ups in Samsung Internet Browser
    1. Enable Pop-Ups in Firefox Browser
    1. Stop Blocking Pop-Ups in Android Settings
    1. Adjust Notification Settings
  • Conclusion

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

  1. Open the Chrome app on your Android device.
  2. Tap the 3-dot menu icon in the top right.
  3. Select Settings .
  4. Tap Site Settings .
  5. Tap Pop-ups and Redirects .
  6. Toggle the switch for Pop-ups and Redirects to the ON position to enable pop-ups.
Tap Pop-ups and Redirects.  - 2

You can also enable pop-ups for specific sites in Chrome:

  1. Open Chrome and go to the site with blocked pop-ups.
  2. Tap the Pop-ups blocked message at the bottom.
  3. Tap Always allow pop-ups from this site .

2. Allow Pop-Ups in Samsung Internet Browser

  1. Open the Samsung Internet app on your Galaxy device.
  2. Tap the 3-line menu button .
  3. Choose Settings .
  4. Go to Content Blockers.
  5. Tap the toggle switch for Block Pop-ups to disable this feature.

To allow pop-ups from only certain sites:

  1. Go to the site with blocked pop-ups.
  2. Tap Details shown at the bottom.
  3. Choose Allow pop-ups.

3. Enable Pop-Ups in Firefox Browser

  1. Open the Firefox app on your Android device.
  2. Tap the menu icon in the top right corner.
  3. Choose Settings .
  4. Go to Privacy & Security .
  5. Uncheck the box for Block Pop-up Windows to disable this blocking under site permissions..

To allow pop-ups per site:

  1. Go to the site with blocked pop-ups.
  2. Tap Details on the pop-up blocked message.
  3. Choose Allow Pop-ups.
Uncheck the box for Block Pop-up Windows to disable this blocking under site permissions.. - 3

4. Stop Blocking Pop-Ups in Android Settings

  1. Open Settings on your Android device.
  2. Choose Apps and notifications .
  3. Tap open any app whose pop-up you want to enable.
  4. Select Advanced .
  5. Choose Display over other apps.
  6. Toggle on Allow display over other apps.
Toggle on Allow displayover other apps. - 4

5. Adjust Notification Settings

  1. Go to Settings and choose Notifications .
  2. Tap Advanced settings.
  3. Disable the setting for the Pop-up notification style.

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.