Friday, August 10, 2018

How can I block websites on my Android phone?

For Android, There are many free apps available through which you can block websites on your Android Device. OR you can also do it without using any app, Let’s see both ways:
Method 1. Block Website on Android Device using ‘BlockSite’ App
Follow the step-by-step guide given below:
  • Step 1: First Download & Install: BlockSite App on your Android Device from Google Play Store.
  • Step 2: Launch this app & give it accessibility permission for the proper working of this app.
  • Step 3: Now Simply tap on (+) icon appearing on the Bottom Right Corner.
  • Step 4: On the next screen Tap on ‘Website’ to block any website and Enter the URL or Website address.
  • Step 5: Now simply try to visit that website on any browser and you can see the result.

Method 2: Block Website on Android Device by Editing ‘Hosts’ File



  • Step 1: First Open ‘ES File Explorer’ or any other File Explorer.
  • Step 2: Tap on ‘3 Horizontal Bar’ menu icon –> Tap on ‘Device’ under ‘Local’ menu –> and Tap on ‘etc’foder.
  • Step 3: Scroll down and search for ‘hosts’ file –> Tap on it and open it as ‘Text’ –> Select ‘ES Note Editor’.
  • Step 4: Now tap on ‘Pencil’ icon on this Editor and Add a new line with this syntax: ‘127.0.0.1 <website URL>’

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