How to disable the Samsung Auto Blocker feature
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
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, 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.
- Open your device settings
- Go to Security and privacy
- Scroll down and select Auto Blocker
- Toggle the setting off
Once Auto Blocker is disabled, you can proceed with installing AdGuard Ad Blocker.
