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How to rid your Android phone of invasive ads and fake system alerts
Manipulative ads masquerading as system notices or update alerts are increasingly common on Android phones, appearing even in pre-installed apps and some Google apps. The author's father tapped a fake "Update" button hidden in an office app and ended up installing several bogus PDF apps from the Play Store. The fix involves identifying and removing apps with broad system permissions, and enabling ad filters in browser and system settings.
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