diff --git a/docs/adguard-for-android/solving-problems/auto-blocker.md b/docs/adguard-for-android/solving-problems/auto-blocker.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..932be7b95ed --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/adguard-for-android/solving-problems/auto-blocker.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +--- +title: How to disable the Samsung Auto Blocker feature +sidebar_position: 19 +--- + +:::info + +This article is about AdGuard for Android, a multifunctional ad blocker that protects your device at the system level. To see how it works, [download the AdGuard app](https://agrd.io/download-kb-adblock) + +::: + +Starting with One UI 6.1.1 (Android 14), Samsung introduced a security enhancement called *Auto Blocker*, which is enabled by default on the latest Galaxy smartphones. This feature automatically blocks sideloaded apps from unverified sources unless the user manually overrides the setting. + +Since AdGuard for Android [can’t be published on Google Play](https://adguard.com/en/blog/adguard-google-play-removal.html), you have to install it manually. However, with the new *Auto Blocker* feature enabled, some users may experience problems when installing AdGuard APK files. To address this issue, we’ve provided a step-by-step guide on how to disable *Auto Blocker* below. + +## How to disable Auto Blocker + +Follow the instructions to turn off *Auto Blocker*. + +1. Open your device settings +1. Go to *Security and privacy* +1. Scroll down and select *Auto Blocker* +1. Toggle the setting off + +![Disable Auto Blocker *border](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/ad_blocker/android/solving_problems/auto-blocker/auto_blocker_en.png) + +Once *Auto Blocker* is disabled, you can proceed with installing AdGuard Ad Blocker. + +![Tap Install *border](https://cdn.adtidy.org/content/kb/ad_blocker/android/solving_problems/auto-blocker/install_en.png)