iphone Link Redirect: Facebook, Safari, Chrome

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iphone Link Redirect: Facebook, Safari, Chrome

Whenever I press a link on either Facebook, Safari or Chrome I'm redirected to spam/ad sites. I've tried clearing history/cookies/cache, I've deleted and reinstalled Chrome and I've updated the software (iOS 9.3.1) on my brand new iphone SE, but nothing seems to fix the problem.

The website that keeps me from viewing desired links is most often - www.onclickads.net .

If anyone has the same problem or knows of a possible solution please respond. This issue is driving me crazy.

Thanks in advance.

iPhone 6, iOS 9.3.1

Posted on Apr 9, 2016 3:33 PM

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Answer 1

Apr 9, 2016 3:39 PM in response to ankatabu

Tap Settings > Safari then make sure Block Pop-ups is toggled ON.

Delete the Chrome browser for now. Just use Safari to test.

Force restart your iPhone. Press and hold both the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons for at least ten seconds, until you see the Apple logo.

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Answer 2

elcpu

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Apr 9, 2016 3:35 PM in response to ankatabu

Try resetting Safari this way. Close Safari completely from the app switcher window by double clicking the Home button and swiping up the Safari preview pane until it disappears from the screen. You may have to look for the Safari pane by scrawling to the left. Then go to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data. Then do a forced restart. Hold down the Home and Wake/Sleep buttons at the same time for about 15-20 seconds until the Apple logo appears.

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Answer 3

_kankan_

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Dec 11, 2016 9:07 AM in response to ankatabu

Have you found the solution?

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