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How to disable ads in the Android notifications menu
June 13, 2011 | by Andrew Kameka
Android Tricks
UPDATE: This article was written when only one company was putting ads in the notification area. There are now multiple companies doing so, so use a tool like Lookout Ad Detector to get more information on opting out.
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A slowly growing number of Android app developers have chosen to adopt AirPush, an advertising system that places ads in the Android notification window. I won’t get into a long-winded argument about the pros-and-cons of doing this or how tough it is for developers to make money. The bottom line is that users don’t want it and they want a way to get rid of it.
Android users can get rid of AirPush notifications in a few ways. The most obvious is to remove the offending app, something that most people have done. If an app you like begins sending ads to your notification area, simply uninstall it and let the developer know. That’s the most effective way of getting the message across. However, this may present a problem if you install several apps and can’t figure out which is pushing the ads. AirPush Detector searches a device’s installed apps list and points out which apps have the advertising system built-in. From there, the user can easily tap to uninstall.
What about the middle ground? You may despise AirPush but want to continue using the apps that feature it. AirPush Permanent Opt-out is a simple app to place on the phone and not have to worry about further notification ads. The app installs on a device and then prevents any Airpush ad from loading. It’s as easy as those set it and forget it commercials.
Editor’s Note: I’d like to take the time to remind people that AirPush exists because it pays developers more for advertising than they earn from their in-app ads that pay far less and practically no one clicks on purpose. Don’t be afraid to reward developers who release quality apps by purchasing premium or donate versions of worthwhile apps.
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Agreed. It's right for the developers to ask for help someway, but this notification ads system is beyond the line of annoyance. Put a paid or donate version, and if your software is good, you will be rewarded. But don't force this kind of ads.
I myself don't block in-app ads in free aps, because I think it's a developer right (and my right is to click or not in it).
I also recommend getting rid of that anti virus app and any app killer your using they are known to cause problems just do a search here and see for yourself. Anti virus on a android
device is just a waste of resources.
The whole ad issue has been a serious barrier for me. With my BlackBerry, if an app wants to make an HTTP connection, the built-in firewall tells me. If I see that the connection is to an ad network, I simply block the connection. If an app starts demanding my personal information- especially in conjunction with a data connection access that it didn't need before a "critical" update- I have the option of denying the app permission to these things.
Lately, I've been seriously thinking that giving up a portion of that control to try out the Android platform might not be so bad, but showing ads in the notification space is a deal breaker. Nice to know that someone else agrees.
Although, I've been thinking. If you root an Android phone, it shouldn't be that hard, in theory, to set up a custom route that routs the major ad network domain names to localhost. Should kill the problem dead right there.
Root then download AdFree. does exactly what you want
In addition to AdFree, use LBE Privacy Guard to stop apps from reading your personal data, trying to grab your location, or going online at all.
There's also DroidWall to keep apps offline, with whitelist and blacklist modes, and you can deny access over 3G but allow access over WiFi.
AdFree, DroidWall and LBE only work if you root your phone, but if you want to get the most out of Android you'd root it anyway.
you can go to the airpush website and download an app to disable airpush. you can also manually disable it on the server end by giving them your IMEI. Not sure how reliable this method is
This ad was bugging me for quite a while now.. quickly installed airpush and now it's gone! thanks a lot!
Ok, went to use the Opt out for Airpush and it does not work. Read the reviews in market place and all of them indicate the same. It is a fake application that does not work.
thanks man
Whilst I agree that developers should be paid for quality free apps they provide, spamming adverts in the notification bar is crossing the line
Air push opt out worked until new apps have started using the same tech. Now have 2 apps to stop separate web addresses and now they have modified the addy so they can get through. REALLY SUCKS! Pretty soon we’re going to have push remover apps to block our push removers!
The developers get paid for their free-to-us apps from the ads that we already have to accept just by having the app. We neither want or need these annoying messages for crap we never asked for!
The ads still appear even when u opt out. Can’t use the rooted version as i have droid 2 global 2.3.4 that is incompatible with rooting. Eventually all developers will be using it and it drains the battery.
It could be that a company other than Airpush is being used. There are now several that do it, so use Lookout Ad Detector to track down which apps you have installed are spamming you.
If I like a free app and there’s a paid version I’m always happy to pay for it. I’d rather do that to support the developers than put up with ads.
Uninstalled the android anti-virus as I think it was spamming, however, when in “manage applications” and “uninstall”, many installed apps (e.g. chat-on) that my Ace II came with, do not give the option of uninstall. Many apps as well as spamming are reducing the already small battery time
Some only give option of “uninstall updates” or none at all
Lg L7 android 4.0.3 not working at all.
i paied every month alot of money for internet in my mobile note N7000 samsung
I think it comes from the advertising which alwayes appears in the bottom bar so
I asked for how to stop these notifications
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I’ll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.)
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