How to Remove Ads from Pandora

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Pandora's intermittent ads can be removed by either paying to upgrade your account to Pandora One or by using adblock software. To use an adblocker, you will need to install the software (Mobile devices will have to be rooted), then add a filter to block Pandora's ad server. Those who wish to support Pandora with a subscription can make a purchase from the website or app settings. Support your favorite artists, and happy listening!

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    Install the Adblock Plus extension in your web browser of choice. Your browser will be automatically detected and displayed in the “Install” button on the website.
    • In order to use ad blocking software on a mobile device, you must first root or jailbreak it. Instead of a browser extension, you will need an adblocking app from F-Droid or Cydia .
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    This button may also be labeled “Install” or “Allow” depending on the browser you are using.
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    These steps will vary slightly depending on the browser you are using. Adblock Plus appear listed in the Extensions menu.
    • Chrome users can go to “≡ > Extensions”.
    • Firefox users can go to “≡ > Addons > Extensions”.
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    This will open a page of settings for the extension.
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    This will open a window with list of filter controls.
    • Filters are lists used to block content coming from certain ad servers.
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    This will allow you to manually block specific ad servers in addition to the servers automatically blocked by the extension's default filters.
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    This create a new filter with an empty text field.
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    ||pandora.com/radio/util/mediaserverPublicRedirect.jsp” into the text field and press “Close”. This will block the Pandora radio ad server. [1]
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    You can now return to your Pandora account and listen to your stations ad-free.
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    and open the Pandora app for iOS or Android . Press the “Install” button, then “Open” after installation completes.
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    Enter your account credentials and press “Log in”.
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    This icon is located in the upper left corner of the screen.
    • Tablet users do not have this button and can skip this step.
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    This will open a list of Pandora's app and account settings.
    • On tablets, this button appears in the lower right corner.
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    This will take you to the Pandora One details page.
    • Pandora one is a monthly subscription service (currently $4.99) that will remove ads and the limit to how many songs you can skip.
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    This will open a payment window in the app store.
    • You will not be billed for the first 7 day trial period.
    • You can also tap “One Day Pass” to purchase Pandora One access for only a day.
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    You will be redirected back to the radio page with ads and the skip limits removed. Your app store account will automatically be billed monthly for the cost of the subscription.
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    Log in to your Pandora account. Enter your account credentials and click "Log In."
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    This link is located in the upper right corner of the screen and will take you to the Pandora One details page.
    • Pandora one is a monthly subscription service (currently $4.99) that will remove ads and the limit to how many songs you can skip.
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    This take you to a payment page.
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    You will be redirected back to the radio page with ads and the skip limits removed. Your credit card will be billed monthly for the cost of the subscription.
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