What are the best alternatives for Google Chrome?

[Terrania]

I'm looking for a web browser that can block ads, along with potential spam texts, and doesn't use up all the mobile data on any Android smartphone. So I was hoping if there any suggestions that I might find helpful.

 

[winmod21]

I wouldn't have a suggestion. Although I just use the Samsung Internet v.24.0.3.4 ad blockers that come pre-installed w/the Samsung Internet app, which are 'ABP for Samsung Internet' & 'AdBlock for Samsung Internet' ....(the app also lists 7 others that they link downloads for), and they've always worked great for me, as I don't get any ads or spam.

On PC's, I've used uBlock Origin since its creation, and it has been 100% bullet and missile-proof!! With basically no ads and zero spam ever reaching our PC's.
They do have an app for Android:

uBlock Origin : AdBlocker

Block unwanted ads and banners with this app

ublock-origin-adblocker.en.softonic.com

And an extension for FireFox Android:

uBlock Origin – Get this Extension for 🦊 Firefox Android (en-US)

Download uBlock Origin for Firefox. Finally, an efficient wide-spectrum content blocker. Easy on CPU and memory.

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uBlock Origin Lite â Get this Extension for ð¦ Firefox Android (en-US)

Download uBlock Origin Lite for Firefox. A permission-less content blocker. Blocks ads, trackers, miners, and more immediately upon installation.

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[Terrania]

What about web browsers that don't use up all your mobile data?

 

[joeldf]

What about web browsers that don't use up all your mobile data?

How would a browser alone control that?

It's not the browser. It's the websites you visit.

Pretty sure using a browser to watch YouTube videos will use as much data as using the standalone YouTube app.

BTW, I use FireFox and uBlock Origin for ad blocking in the browser. I also use the Blokada app to take care of most app related ads.

 

[Laura Knotek]

What about web browsers that don't use up all your mobile data?

The only way to browse the Web without using mobile data would be to use a WiFi network.

 

[Terrania]

The only way to browse the Web without using mobile data would be to use a WiFi network.

Besides using the WiFi, what else would you suggest that could help with reducing the mobile data on your Samsung phone?

 

[Mr. Lucky]

Via browser has built-in ad blocking and allows use of custom (personal) filters. It is also very 'light' on resource use, especially compared to Chrome.

 

[joeldf]

Besides using the WiFi, what else would you suggest that could help with reducing the mobile data on your Samsung phone?

Stop going to websites.

I already told you, it's not the browser.

Also, there are many apps that use background mobile data too. You can actually go into "Settings" > "Connections" > "Data Usage" > "Allowed Networks for Apps" and pick any listed app and set it to "Wi-Fi and Mobile data", " Wi-Fi only", or "Mobile data only".

Use that carefully, because there are some services on the phone is required to maintain a data connection at all times to work. And when you're on the road, mobile data may be all you have.

 

[Terrania]

What if I keep getting the same notification telling me I have gone MB or GB over my data limit

 

[joeldf]

What if I keep getting the same notification telling me I have gone MB or GB over my data limit

Then you need to check what is using your data.

"Settings" > "Connections" > "Data Usage" > "Mobile Data Usage" > there will be a list of apps and after the restricted apps, if you have any, you will see a list of apps that have been using your data, with the biggest culprits first.

If it is the browser, then, again, you need to pay attention to the sites you go to.

 

[Mooncatt]

And while you're in the data usage screen, check that the limit and alerts for data usage options are turned off. That is, unless you are on a metered/limited mobile data plan and need those alerts.