Samsung mobile devices have become a favorite among Android users because of the features they offer. However, some people have reported recently that they encountered the “Samsung Internet keeps opening” issue.
What to do if your Samsung Internet keeps opening by itself? Don’t worry. Some effective fixes are listed in this NewsPivot post, and you can have a try.
Fix 1. Use Safe Mode
Running safe mode allows your Samsung device to run in a clean environment.
Press and hold the Power button until you see the Power off screen. Press and hold the Power off button for a while until you see the Safe Mode icon. Tap Safe Mode and your Samsung device will restart. After that, you will enter Safe Mode.
Open a web browser to search for something and keep using it for a while. At the same time, you can check whether Samsung Internet ads pop up. If there are no ads, recently installed apps should be the reason why Samsung Internet pops up randomly. Well, you need to find them and uninstall them from your Samsung device.
Fix 2. Perform a Virus Scan
Viruses and malware on your Samsung device may cause this problem. Therefore, you need to perform a virus scan to remove viruses and malware from your device. You can install third-party antivirus software to do the job.
Additionally, malware can also be the cause. You should go to Settings > Apps > Smart Manager > Device Security and tap Scan Device to let the tool scan your device. If it finds a threat, you need to remove it from your device.
Also read: Complete List of Samsung Bloatware Safe to Remove
Fix 3. Modify Samsung Internet Settings
You can also modify Samsung Internet settings to solve the “Samsung Internet keeps opening” issue:
Step 1: Samsung Internet. Then click the Menu icon.
Step 2: Go to Settings > Advanced.
Step 3: Click on Site and downloads.
Step 4: Turn on the Block pop-ups button.
Fix 4. Clear Your Browser Cookies
Existing cookies and website data stored by Samsung Internet may cause a “Samsung Internet keeps opening” issue. You can try clearing your existing browser data to see if that resolves the issue.
Step 1: Open your Samsung Internet browser, tap the Menu icon on the upper-right side, and select Settings.
Step 2: Tap Privacy and security under Advanced, and then select Clear browsing data from the following screen.
Step 3: Select Cookies and saved website data and click the Clear Data button at the bottom. Select Clear when prompted.
Fix 5. Update Your Browser
Running an outdated version of Samsung Internet can also cause such anomalies. So, if you haven’t done so already, it’s a good idea to update your browser from the Play Store or Galaxy Store.
In conclusion, this post provides 5 fixes to solve the “Samsung Internet keeps opening” issue. Hope you can solve it successfully.
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