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Q: I supposedly opted out of iad, which iad confirmed But iAd  continues accessing my phone. When I tried to opt-out this way, the message said I didn't have an iPhone (I do!)   Is IAd misleading

When I tried to opt out using this article on my iPhone 4S I was told I was unable to opt out because I didn't have an iOS device

 

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iPhone 4, iOS 5

Posted on Jun 10, 2012 11:43 PM

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Q: I supposedly opted out of iad, which iad confirmed But iAd  continues accessing my phone. When I tried to opt-out this way, t ... more

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  • by AKRBTN,

    AKRBTN AKRBTN Jun 11, 2012 5:04 AM in response to ilovesteve
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    Jun 11, 2012 5:04 AM in response to ilovesteve

    I just tried this and I think it is broken.  I successfully opted out, but when I tried to opt back in (using the same link as per the instructions), I got the message "Opt-out unsuccessful" together with "this is not an iOS device".

     

    So now I am not sure whether I am opted out or in, not that I much care either way.

     

    But, as the article makes clear, opting out of iad isn't going to stop you getting iads in all circumstances.