Fast Technology， November 8th News. Have you ever experienced the frustration of opening an app only for your phone to shake slightly and then be redirected to another app? This kind of intrusive advertising that disrupts normal usage can be incredibly annoying.
Fortunately， for Android users， there’s a way to curb these disruptive “shake-to-redirect” advertisements. By disabling the “Access device motion and orientation” permission， you can prevent apps from using the gyroscope or accelerometer to detect phone movements.
The method to achieve this is straightforward: navigate to “Settings，” then search for “Shake，” and finally select “Access device motion and orientation” permission. For apps notorious for frequent advertising， you can set the sensor permission to “Disable only while opening app” or “Completely disable” sensor permissions.
For Apple users， a permanent solution is currently unavailable as Apple has not yet opened up access to these specific permissions. However， you can try a workaround by going into the settings of apps that exhibit this “shake-to-redirect” behavior. Look for “Privacy Management” and search for options like “Shake” or “Allow sensor access” to see if you can disable them.
Objective Analysis: The prevalence of intrusive advertising， particularly those triggered by device motion， highlights a broader issue of user experience often being sacrificed for ad revenue. While app developers aim to monetize their platforms， the implementation of such aggressive tactics can lead to significant user dissatisfaction and app uninstalls. The disparity in solutions between Android and iOS underscores the different approaches to user privacy and control adopted by the respective operating systems. Android’s more granular permission control allows users greater agency in managing how apps interact with their device’s hardware， while iOS’s more streamlined， albeit sometimes restrictive， approach prioritizes a simpler， more curated user experience.
Improving Readability: This content has been rewritten to address the common frustration users experience with disruptive app advertisements. By providing clear， actionable steps for Android users and acknowledging the limitations for iOS users， the information is more directly applicable and helpful. The addition of an objective analysis offers context and perspective on the underlying issues driving these advertising practices， making the article more informative and engaging for a wider audience.
