How To Disable YouTube Ads on Android

It used to be that only one ad played for one video, but that is no longer the case.If you have built-in ad-blocking on your phone or tablet, you can prevent ads from showing in the app.

Step 1: The Brave browser is in the Play Store.

Brave Software offers a free ad-blocking browser.Search "Brave" in the search bar at the top of the Play Store and you'll get the first result that saysBrave Private Browser: secure, fast web browser.

Step 2: In the Brave browser, go to https://youtube.com.

If you still have that open, you can either tap in the app store or the Brave app icon that looks like a lion's head from one of your Home screens.

Step 3: Go to the videos you want to watch.

If you want to see your subscriptions, you have to log in with your Google account.Don't use the app unless you have paid for a subscription to the service because the web browser will block the ads.

Step 4: Understand the limitations of YouTube Premium.

The bonus that comes with a subscription to YouTube Premium is that it removes all ads.Your first month is free, but you have to pay for it.

Step 5: Go to YouTube.

The app logo looks like a play button inside a red circle that you can find on one of your Home screens, in the app drawer, or by searching.

Step 6: You can tap on your profile icon.

It is in the right corner of the screen.If you sign into your profile, the menu window will open.If you aren't signed into the site, tap the person silhouette in the top-right corner of the screen and enter your email address and password.

Step 7: If you want, you can tap Get YouTube Premium.

You can find this option in the middle of the menu.

Step 8: Try it for free.

The button is in the middle of the screen.

Step 9: Your payment information will be entered.

When prompted, choose an existing payment method from the drop-down menu or tap and enter the payment's details.

Step 10: You need to verify your account.

You need to use your fingerprints to continue using your phone's security features.If you tap the "Verify your password" text field, you'll be able to type in your account's password.

Step 11: If you don't have security features enabled, tap BUY.

It is at the bottom of the screen.If you use your password and payment method, you will get a free month of YouTube Premium.You won't see this step if you already verified your account by scanning your fingerprints.When you enter your password and your fingerprints are accepted, you'll see a video welcoming you to YouTube Premium.If you don't cancel the service at the end of the month, you'll be charged $11.98 for each subsequent month.

Step 12: Don't worry, the videos are ad-free.

You won't see ads on your videos if you subscribe to YouTube Premium.