In 2018, Samsung announced Samsung Max, a free VPN service for all Galaxy users in India, South Africa, Vietnam, Nigeria, and other South American countries. While Samsung Max offers mobile data saving tools and a privacy mode to protect users from untrusted Wi-Fi hotspots, the service is notorious for injecting lock screen ads while your phone is charging. Here are the top 5 ways to prevent Samsung Max from appearing on your lock screen while charging your phone.
All Samsung Max users get the Basic plan by default. The Basic plan provides access to most features but also displays ads during charging. Unlike standard VPN apps on the market, Samsung Max integrates seamlessly with your installed apps to save mobile data usage. However, it also displays ads on the lock screen while charging. Try the tricks below and stop seeing those ads once and for all.
1. Disable Show on top permissions for SAMSUNG MAX
Samsung Max comes preloaded on all Galaxy M and Galaxy A-series phones in select regions. The VPN app also has permission to display content on top of other apps. You must disable this permission from the Samsung Max's information menu. Here's how.
Step 1: Look for Samsung Max app From the app drawer or home screen.
Step 2: Long press Samsung Max app icon And press The “i” button.
Step 3: Will be opened Information list Samsung Max app.
Step 4: Scroll to appear above.
Step 5: Disabled Permission from the following list.
Samsung Max will disappear from the lock screen because the app does not have permission to display content/ads over other apps.
2. Turn off Samsung MAX notifications
Even though you've turned off Samsung Max lock screen ads, you may still see the same thing in the Notification Center. You should turn off all Samsung Max notifications on your Galaxy phone.
Step 1: Open Samsung Max app information list.
Step 2: Locate Notifications.
Step 3: Expand Notification Categories and disable Alerts Irrelevant.
3. Upgrade to the DELUXE plan
If you regularly use Samsung Max on your phone, you should consider upgrading to the Deluxe plan to unlock more features and remove ads. Samsung Max offers Deluxe and Deluxe+ plans, and pricing varies based on your region. Upgrading provides access to all features, absolute privacy, no ads, and your chosen location while connected. VPNHere's how to upgrade your basic Samsung Max plan to a Deluxe plan.
Step 1: Open Samsung Max app on your phone.
Step 2: Locate Three horizontal lines list in the upper left corner.
Step 3: Click on the gear Settings.
Step 4: Open Your plan.
Step 5: Verify Your current basic plan And upgrade to Deluxe or Deluxe+ plans.
Once you start your Samsung Max subscription, you won't see ads on your lock screen while charging.
4. Disable SAMSUNG MAX on your phone
You don't need Samsung Max to reduce mobile data usage when you have an unlimited cellular data plan. And if you're already using a standard VPN like ExpressVPN or NordVPN, you don't need Samsung Max's privacy features. Unfortunately, you can't completely uninstall Samsung Max from your Galaxy phone. However, you can disable it. Here's how.
Step 1: Open Samsung Max App Information List on Galaxy phone Yours (see steps above).
Step 2: Locate Disabled Confirm your decision.
5. Turn off all lock screen ads on your Samsung GALAXY phone.
Using the above tricks, you can completely disable Samsung Max ads from Lock screenBut the advertising situation doesn't end there. The company has partnered with Glance (a lock screen optimization tool) to offer ads and partner content on Galaxy phone lock screenSamsung's Glance partnership is available in Asia and Europe. You can follow the steps below to disable all lock screen ads on your Galaxy phone.
Step 1: Swipe down from the top and open Notification Center.
Step 2: Locate Settings gear In the upper right corner. You can also open Settings of App drawer menu.
Step 3: Scroll to Lock screen menu.
Step 4: Open Background services.
Step 5: Click on radio button Besides, it's nice to go without ads on your phone's lock screen.
You can now set your favorite phone as your lock screen wallpaper.
Enjoy a clutter-free lock screen experience.
Samsung monetizes free Samsung Max users by displaying ads on the lock screen. However, this isn't an ideal experience for end users. Follow the solutions above to remove all ads from your phone's lock screen.
