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JB4243 Author

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How to get rid of Game Center on my iPad?

Since I updated to iOS 17.2 on my iPad, I am constantly being asked to login to Game Center. I have never used Game Center. How do I make this stop? Thank you.

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iPad mini, iOS 12

Posted on Dec 21, 2023 4:16 AM

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ciaopaulo

Level 1

22 points

Posted on Jan 3, 2024 12:02 AM

Capitulating and logging in to Game Center is not the answer. We, as users, should be able to control which notifications and pop-ups we receive. We have paid for our devices and shouldn’t be dictated to by Apple or anyone else about what notifications we get. Before iOS 17 we used to be able to tap ‘cancel’ 3 times and the request to sign in to Game Center would no longer pop up. Now there is NOTHING that can be done to get rid of it. Well done Apple developers: you have peed off lots of people with your nonsense.

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BobIII54

Level 1

8 points

Mar 20, 2024 7:58 AM in response to JB4243

When you give instructions on how to do something it might be nice if those options were even on my Apple device. Maybe you should have the version number so we might be able to look at the one that pertains to our device. At least what year these instructions were posted.

BronL

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20 points

Jun 19, 2024 6:15 PM in response to JB4243

I have a hunch that deals have been struck with certain game developers. I'm not prompted to sign in to game centre for all games, but every Rovio game does prompt.

Not up there with the stupid mouse that you can't use while it's charging, but still annoying.

May 21, 2024 4:56 PM in response to AKRBTN

Yes, it continues no matter what you do!

Jan 18, 2024 6:44 PM in response to JB4243

I found an additional culprit. App store notifications.

Go to Settings, Notifications, scroll down to App Store and select. Deselect all banners, etc then disable Apple App Stores notifications completely. Restart your device and double check your settings changes. I have learned to double check all my app settings after every iOS update and after most security updates as well. Cheers!

Mar 22, 2024 11:39 AM in response to originalfarrowgirl

My phone tablet is a brand new iPad Pro running the latest iOS update. My phone is an iPhone 8+ also running latest iOS update. You may have to do a little thinking to navigate your phone to hit all the settings. Sorry not a techie just average gal. If unsuccessful you can contact support or visit your local Apple Store for assistance. 3/22/2024

Prb541

Level 1

24 points

Apr 7, 2024 10:28 AM in response to originalfarrowgirl

Just tried it. Did not stop the Game Center notification from popping up.

Apple has really p’od a lot of people. There are a lot of people who don’t want their progress or information tracked. For a company that prides itself on protecting a person’s privacy - they have fallen on their a— big time.

Jun 20, 2024 5:19 AM in response to JB4243

Yea. It’s the same on my iPhone. None of the old methods to make the pop-ups stop work. It’s a constant annoyance. Most of the time it covers what I want to see so I always have to dismiss it. Royal pain. Every swipe reminds me to get an android phone next time.

Dec 23, 2023 9:19 PM in response to JB4243

Same here.

AKRBTN

Level 6

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Dec 24, 2023 3:35 AM in response to JB4243

I suppose you could just log into Game Center. So what if you don’t use it? It won’t keep pestering you to login then.

How to get rid of Game Center on my iPad?