Advert shown before unlocking phone.

[The_Arbiter]

Sounds tottally absurd, but a quick search shows it's already being used by some firmware and adware or apps. I didn't think we were there yet, but it does seem we are. I generally avoid apps if a browser site exists, but a very few sites have already barred this practice.

Can you see this as default behaviour for stock Android?
Will a static ad be enough for you to quit, or will it take a 30second ad before you can access your phone be the reason you quit?
(Camera and emergency calls lightly exempt)
Or do you think this will just be left as an option like it is now, and this couldn't possibly happen?

To me it doesn't seem far from the imagination given an increasing amount of people are either addicted or reliant on their phones, and we have only two off the shelf operating systems, also i'll add both are very average.

 

[Oh Ed not again.]

I'll be swapping out for a Nokia 3310 if they do.

 

[d_brennen]

I'll be swapping out for a Nokia 3310 if they do.

I'd like to say this but I'd be flashing open firmware. **** adverts

 

[Bluecube]

The perfect way to turn people off technology. Will people put up with ads just to get their social media dopamine hit or are they too far gone? Ads on anything will have me turning the device off.

 

[throwaway4372]

I kinda hate phones already, I'd go back to dumb phones if it wasn't for everyone using whatsapp (messaging app requiring a phone, what a meme) and 2fa (maybe there are ways around that idk). Otherwise, my phone is only used for reading forums while I poop.

I generally live an ad-free life, as much as possible, I hate it when anyone tries to manipulate me.

 

[Oh Ed not again.]

I kinda hate phones already, I'd go back to dumb phones if it wasn't for everyone using whatsapp (messaging app requiring a phone, what a meme) and 2fa (maybe there are ways around that idk). Otherwise, my phone is only used for reading forums while I poop.

I generally live an ad-free life, as much as possible, I hate it when anyone tries to manipulate me.

I deleted WhatsApp about 2 years ago. Best thing I ever did. I do use Signal, but for one Zuckerberg isn't eating my data and two far less people use it.

 

[julianhj]

I kinda hate phones already, I'd go back to dumb phones if it wasn't for everyone using whatsapp (messaging app requiring a phone, what a meme) and 2fa (maybe there are ways around that idk). Otherwise, my phone is only used for reading forums while I poop.

I generally live an ad-free life, as much as possible, I hate it when anyone tries to manipulate me.

I'd love to ditch WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram, but they're ubiquitous among my friends and family. I tend to use Signal with my friends who take a similar view of Meta.

 

[Oh Ed not again.]

I'd love to ditch WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram, but they're ubiquitous among my friends and family. I tend to use Signal with my friends who take a similar view of Meta.

Getting off topic, but my final justification was "why am I letting an app/company dictate my social interactions?"

If I want to get in touch with someone I can text, or pick up the phone. The latter is something I find myself doing more these days as a result.

 

[Participant]

Sounds tottally absurd, but a quick search shows it's already being used by some firmware and adware or apps. I didn't think we were there yet, but it does seem we are. I generally avoid apps if a browser site exists, but a very few sites have already barred this practice.

Can you see this as default behaviour for stock Android?
Will a static ad be enough for you to quit, or will it take a 30second ad before you can access your phone be the reason you quit?
(Camera and emergency calls lightly exempt)
Or do you think this will just be left as an option like it is now, and this couldn't possibly happen?

To me it doesn't seem far from the imagination given an increasing amount of people are either addicted or reliant on their phones, and we have only two off the shelf operating systems, also i'll add both are very average.

Adverts before you can unlock your phone would create absolute uproar. People wouldn't put up with it.

 

[The_Arbiter]

Adverts before you can unlock your phone would create absolute uproar. People wouldn't put up with it.

At what point of advert integration do you think will be enough for people to stop using Android? I ask because we've seen Google push harder and harder into the ads, as well as other big business take unpopular decisions that haven't been the downfall of the companies still, despite many wishing for the downfall of them.

 

[arknor]

Adverts before you can unlock your phone would create absolute uproar. People wouldn't put up with it.

guess you never saw a xaomi phone

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Are you tired of those Xiaomi ads, which seem to be all over the phone? Let's help you remove ads in Xiaomi phones and clean up your UI.

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[Rroff]

Adverts before you can unlock your phone would create absolute uproar. People wouldn't put up with it.

I used to think so, but people these days just seem to more and more just bend over when companies push **** on them

 

[Bluecube]

I used to think so, but people these days just seem to more and more just bend over when companies push **** on them

First thing you’ve said that I agree with

 

[roachyuk]

Has anyone actually bought anything that has been forced upon them through advertising......I have not.

 

[The_Arbiter]

Has anyone actually bought anything that has been forced upon them through advertising......I have not.

There's a chap at work (~27yrs) who likes tracking ads because "it could be something i'd like to buy." I doubt he's in the minority either, some people like to buy buy buy, and the traffic is tracked in detail we know.

 

[nade]

Amazon are the only company who I've know to use adverts like this. They still offer a slightly (only very) price on their tablet range if you buy if including adverts. I'm fairly certain the Amazon Fire Phone did this as well back in the day.

If you're reading this and thinking "Fire phone?" then I'm not surprised .... it didn't really do that well. I remember there was one with some crazy front facing IR camera setup to perform some 3D effects. Guess there was more than 1 possible reason for it not doing well.

 

[hillbilly2]

Now I'm probably being naive here, but do Meta harvest much date from WhatsApp? I detest Meta and Zuckerberg and treat them like a virus, but i do still use WhatsApp unfortunately.

 

[roachyuk]

Now I'm probably being naive here, but do Meta harvest much date from WhatsApp? I detest Meta and Zuckerberg and treat them like a virus, but i do still use WhatsApp unfortunately.

I would say yes but we have got used to using it we forget who owns it.

 

[Brackish]

A family member does python programming for some advert app company and even on a pc if you hover your mouse over an ad it tracks some form of data. He hates it and is looking to move already.
I wish linux phones were a direct competitor to the likes of Google and Apple but you had to pay a small price for each app and no tracking or ads were guaranteed.
Subscription services to remove ads are another thing I detest. YT being the worst of them all. Can't even default 1080p anymore.