How to prevent one app from opening another app?

If you give the application permission just once, it will thereafter automatically open another app, with no apparent option to prevent this. I have not been able to locate any preferences or settings related to this issue. Is there any method available to prohibit this behavior?

iPhone 13

Posted on May 22, 2023 5:50 AM

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May 22, 2023 8:14 AM in response to SravanKrA

I apologize for forgetting to provide an example. Here's one: B is a social media platform, J is a shopping platform. Before B changed its advertising policy, some users posted a link to the J platform, and other users could click the link to open the J platform app. At that time, opening the app was seen as a good faith action on the part of the users. However, B has now changed its advertising policy, setting full-screen ads to open with a shake of the device, and even minor movements of the phone can trigger these ads, resulting in the ads being opened automatically almost every time. These ads would automatically redirect to the J platform app, so every time users returned to the B app, they would find the J app opened. This is very annoying, but since users had previously agreed to open the J app, they now have no way to prohibit this action.

May 22, 2023 7:59 AM in response to SErAphLi

Could you please provide me with a few examples of the issue you have experienced? Based on my understanding of the scenario, it appears to be a typical behavior for an application to open another application to complete a task, which is generally considered a user-friendly event.


However, I apologize if I have misconstrued your explanation, as it appears that I may lack awareness of the specific issue you are currently encountering.



With the limited information that you have provided, It is hard to even guess the problems faced by you. 


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Please re-post with detail so that someone else can help.


Nov 26, 2023 1:06 AM in response to SErAphLi

Updating iOS on your iPhone should typically not alter the fundamental functionality of the device. It's possible that there were underlying issues before this update, which you might not have been aware of previously or might not have noticed.


In general, iOS updates are designed to enhance the user experience, improve security, and fix bugs, rather than introducing major disruptions to core features. The reported issue of the screen flickering and displaying a white screen after an update is likely caused by factors that are not explicitly mentioned in your post.


iOS updates primarily focus on improving system performance, introducing new features, fixing bugs, and enhancing security. They are designed to preserve your personal data, settings, and information intact.


During an iOS update, your device's operating system is upgraded, but your personal data, such as contacts, photos, messages, and other information, should remain unchanged. However, it's always a good practice to perform a backup of your device before any major update to ensure that your data is safely stored.


It's important to note that while an iOS update itself should not alter personal details, it's possible that certain features or settings may be adjusted or improved with the update. In such cases, you may need to review and adjust specific settings to match your preferences after the update.


Always make sure to read and understand the update details provided by Apple before proceeding with an iOS update, and follow best practices such as backing up your device to minimize any potential risks or complications.



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