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Atticus

(15,124 posts) Fri Nov 12, 2021, 10:52 AM Nov 2021

Can anyone offer a step-by-step way to uninstall or get rid of the "octopus" known as

Mediavine"?

We apparently unknowingly got it on our tablet by applying for a "magic link" necessary to order from an online seller. Now we get blaring unwanted audiovisual ads invading our screen.

HELP!

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Can anyone offer a step-by-step way to uninstall or get rid of the "octopus" known as (Original Post) Atticus Nov 2021 OP

I got this from the internet... hope it helps. secondwind Nov 2021 #1

I would think the octopus is an app grumpyduck Nov 2021 #2

Don't forget the cookies and cashes. Toss them out also..nt mitch96 Nov 2021 #3

secondwind

(16,903 posts)

1. I got this from the internet... hope it helps.

Reply to Atticus (Original post)

Fri Nov 12, 2021, 11:07 AM

Nov 2021

How do I block Mediavine ads?
How to use this tool:

In your settings area, click on the tab titled "Disable Ads."
Check the boxes for the ad unit(s) you would like disabled. This does not automatically disable ads. ...
Set the date you would like the block to expire. ...
Copy & paste the code into your blog post. ...
Save your blog post!

grumpyduck

(6,647 posts)

2. I would think the octopus is an app

Reply to Atticus (Original post)

Fri Nov 12, 2021, 11:44 AM

Nov 2021

that you can delete through your settings.

But then again, I'm not going to get it to find out. 😀

mitch96

(14,607 posts)

3. Don't forget the cookies and cashes. Toss them out also..nt

Reply to Atticus (Original post)

Fri Nov 12, 2021, 12:17 PM

Nov 2021

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