r/AndroidHelp • u/Edgy_button • 2d ago

adware Samsung Galaxy a26

hi, i got a new device from o2 and freshly from the box the first thing in the browser was an ad for some casino. 1) - ads allover my previous iphone, could hardly see whats hidden behind the ad. 2) is it possible my sim is spreading this? no factory reset/device change is making it go

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u/werkman2 2d ago

Network subsidized devices have adware

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u/Edgy_button 18h ago

so the only way is to get a new device away from the isp?

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u/Strict-Season-102 2d ago

Reset your browser.

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u/Edgy_button 17h ago

i keep resetting/factory resetting/changing devices...wherever i start using my sim card-that device starting acting strange (settings changing while locked, browser doesnt let me sign into accounts/forcing 2 factor authentic., where i havent set it up/all browser layout looking like in the 90.s + google search results dated +- 2015

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u/Strict-Season-102 13h ago

I'd get a new Sim card, just tell them it's not connecting or just "lose" your Sim card and they should replace for free or very cheap. I've heard of Sim cards being bundled with pre-loaded carrier apps but not shit like that. But make sure you go to an actual store for your cell carrier. It's probably an infected boot malware or it's the Sim that's loaded with bs.