With so many free apps on the Android Market you're bound to come across apps that are ad-supported. Though it's impossible to disable these ads completely, there is an option to disable interest-based ads. Interest-based ads target you based on your Android usage and many people would be happier not to see them.

 

Tutorial Notes

· You've probably noticed after visiting the Android Market that a lot of Android apps are ad-supported. While it's not possible to turn ads off entirely it is possible to turn off interest-based ads.

· Interest-based ads target you specifically based on browsing habits, apps you've installed, your geo-location and other factors.

· To turn off interest-based ads first open up the Android Market. Tap the Menu button on your phone and then select Settings.

· Tap on the Learn more link to see more about what interest-based ads are and how they work.

· If you want to stop seeing these types of ads simply tap the box beside Receive interest-based ads to deselect it.