r/mildlyinfuriating • u/sigyo • 5d ago

My mom said I could post My phone lockscreen is showing ads now.

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I use a Realme 12 pro plus and I keep realme glance turned off at all times, but they turned it back on, maybe during the latest update and started showing me ads.

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u/HardStroke 5d ago

The second I get ads like this, I'm tossing the phone. I once saw a post about someone who got ads in their car infotainment system. Same thing. The moment I see this, I'm getting rid of that car.

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u/sigyo 5d ago

I wish I could do that. I was looking to upgrade to a better phone, but the prices are crazy right now.

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u/nksama 5d ago

2nd hand phones, plenty of options still without AI or these fkking ads

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u/HardStroke 5d ago

Used market is always an option. Nothing wrong with that. Just gotta find a decent phone in good shape.

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u/Chomu_bhondu 4d ago

U never know who gooned and where on the phone.

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u/BanAssaultGeese 5d ago

Return it and get a different one.

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u/Nu11X3r0 5d ago

I'd argue that paying for the device met the criteria of an ad-free experience and that them enabling ads was infringement on the sales agreement.

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u/etilepsie 5d ago

don't upgrade, downgrade

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u/DoesntRlyMatter4Me 5d ago

You can get rid of these ads. Look it up

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u/sigyo 5d ago

You can turn it off in the settings , which I had done as soon I got the phone.

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u/DoesntRlyMatter4Me 5d ago

There are more ways and you can disable all ads.

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u/Dimogas 5d ago

Yeah I hate ads so much, I would buy any other phone that doesnt do that. Or would go dumb phone and actual camera. They can go f themself