How can I stop the Test-Stanza pop-up on my iPad?

Almost every time I start my iPad I get interrupted with the “test-stanza.co’ pop-up. Someone on another forum said it was in the Calendars. Nope. So I’ve done everything “Private” including browsing and it still pops up!




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iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 15

Posted on May 19, 2025 9:48 AM

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Posted on May 20, 2025 3:50 AM

It is highly probable that you have been manipulated (via a simple click on a website link) into “subscribing” an additional (unwanted) Calendar to your device - and this unexpected Calendar is exposing unwanted calendar events and/or sending you unexpected “adverts” or other warnings. 


If you see this issue, you’ll need to check for what’s out of place...

  • iOS/iPadOS13 and earlier: Settings > Passwords and Accounts
  • iOS/iPadOS14/15/1617: Settings > Calendar > Accounts
  • iOS/iPadOS18: Settings > Calendar > Calendar Accounts


Look for an “account” that shouldn’t be in the list of accounts - as this will likely include the Calendar that contains all the unwanted events. When/if you find the suspect account, tap - then select Delete Account. This should resolve this specific problem in its entirety.

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May 20, 2025 3:50 AM in response to PIJoyceTN

It is highly probable that you have been manipulated (via a simple click on a website link) into “subscribing” an additional (unwanted) Calendar to your device - and this unexpected Calendar is exposing unwanted calendar events and/or sending you unexpected “adverts” or other warnings. 


If you see this issue, you’ll need to check for what’s out of place...

  • iOS/iPadOS13 and earlier: Settings > Passwords and Accounts
  • iOS/iPadOS14/15/1617: Settings > Calendar > Accounts
  • iOS/iPadOS18: Settings > Calendar > Calendar Accounts


Look for an “account” that shouldn’t be in the list of accounts - as this will likely include the Calendar that contains all the unwanted events. When/if you find the suspect account, tap - then select Delete Account. This should resolve this specific problem in its entirety.

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How can I stop the Test-Stanza pop-up on my iPad?

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