[Waffle] I cannot turn off add and it covers the screen so cannot see the game

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5 months ago In Waffle
I cannot turn off add and it covers the screen so cannot see the game

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Daniel Otega

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5 months ago

Hi! It sounds like the ads in your Waffle app are covering your game screen, and you can’t find a way to turn them off. I want to make sure I understand your issue clearly before we proceed—could you tell me if these ads pop up inside the Waffle app itself, or are they appearing as pop-ups on your whole device screen? Also, have you tried closing the app and reopening it, or checking for any settings within the app to disable ads?

Once I have a bit more info, I’ll guide you step-by-step to fix this. Looking forward to your reply!

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5 months ago

It is the ad for Vivint; I open waffle and suddenly Vivint fills the whole screen. Happens on both my computer and my ipad.

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5 months ago

Thanks for the extra info! So this Vivint ad is unexpectedly filling the whole screen both on your Windows computer (using WebKit browser) and your iPad when you open the Waffle app, correct? That definitely sounds intrusive.

Ads like that are often triggered by embedded ad scripts or pop-ups that might not have a straightforward "turn off" setting inside the app, especially if Waffle is free and relying on ad revenue. But let's try a few things step-by-step to reduce or block this ad on both devices:

### On your Windows computer (WebKit browser):
1. Clear browser cache and cookies:
- Sometimes old cache causes ads to stick.
- Go to your browser settings → Privacy & Security → Clear browsing data → Clear cache and cookies.
2. Enable popup blocker for the browser:
- Check your browser settings for "Pop-ups and redirects" and make sure they are blocked.
3. Install an ad blocker extension:
- You can add an ad blocker extension compatible with your WebKit browser (e.g., uBlock Origin) that blocks intrusive ads.
4. Try launching Waffle in a private/incognito window:
- This disables extensions and cache that may trigger ads.
5. Check Waffle app settings:
- See if there’s an option to disable ads or enable a “premium” or ad-free version.

### On your iPad:
1. Enable the iOS pop-up blocker:
- Go to Settings → Safari → Block Pop-ups → Turn ON.
2. Clear Safari cache and website data:
- Settings → Safari → Clear History and Website Data.
3. Try using a content blocker app:
- There are free content blocker apps that integrate with Safari to block ads—install one from the App Store and enable it in Settings → Safari → Content Blockers.
4. Use Waffle app's settings to look for ad control options or premium upgrades.

If after these steps the Vivint ad still dominates your screen, it may be related to how the Waffle app is serving ads; they sometimes cannot be fully disabled without an in-app purchase or premium subscription.

Would you like me to help you walk through the clearing cache or setting blockers on either device? Or dig deeper into any premium option for Waffle? Let me know!

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