iPad Problem

[jamie2009]

In the last couple of days when I log on to some sites on my IPad I get redirected to the Apple App Store. I contacted Apple but no response, 'googled' it but the answers years old, any advice ?

[CharlieH]

MOVED to IT forum

[phazey]

Which iPad is it. My guess would be you're running an old iOS or old app version, and it's redirecting you to the appstore so you can upgrade.

Sadly, this wont work with older iPads

[jamie2009]

Which iPad is it. My guess would be you're running an old iOS or old app version, and it's redirecting you to the appstore so you can upgrade.

Sadly, this wont work with older iPads

c

iPad 2, I upgraded last week to the latest version following a reminder.

[RichCor]

Could you be a bit more specific regarding the issue?

Also... there are iPads (v1-4), iPad Mini (v1-4), iPad Air, iPad Air 2

You're using an iPad 2 (iOS v9.0.2) and using Safari or some other 'browser' to open and log into a Website... then you're redirected to the App Store. To what APP?

Some sites also run a 'mobile version' so will display a prompt to their dedicated mobile app.

Other times a website will serve up special App Store ads for apps that also include a 'script' to send you to that APP in the App Store when you tap anywhere on the ad.

Could you walk us through what's happening for you?

Edited October 20, 2015 by RichCor

[wooloomooloo]

In lieu of a response from the OP, have you tried backing up, updating and performing a factory reset?

Edited October 20, 2015 by wooloomooloo

[jamie2009]

Could you be a bit more specific regarding the issue?

You're using an iPad 2 (so iOS version 5) and using Safari or some other 'browser' to open and log into a Website... then you're redirected to the App Store. To what APP?

Some sites also run a 'mobile version' so will display a prompt to their dedicated mobile app.

Other times a website will serve up special App Store ads for apps that also include a 'script' to send you to that APP in the App Store when you tap anywhere on the ad.

Could you walk us through what's happening for you?

When 'tap' the 'listen live' icon on this website, http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctees it redirects me to this website,

https://m.flirchi.com/sign/inter?p=9353&param=1&pc=9353_inter&fr=1&fb=1&gm=1&yh=1&adwpl=298549_1950&clickid=10_140693563_f3b7771e-5bc5-4f34-b805-5b80d466353e, other times it redirects me to other sites,

[RichCor]

On my iPad Mini 2 I get the iPlayer Radio BBC TEES page and tap the Listen Live page then get redirected to the iPlayer "radioplayer" page and some pop-up notices about cookies and such. Since it's not being broadcast 'live' at the moment I can then select MORE EPISODES and listen to past broadcasts.

What ISP are you using?

Can you verify that your Home/Residential Router hasn't had its DNS settings modified to use some rogue DNS (that's then serving up unwanted redirects).

[RichCor]

Quick research finds this is a

This is an issue involving having your mobile browser being 'served' a javascript package that contaminates all later URL requests (resulting in unwanted redirects).

The exploit puts the browser in a particular state even after it's left a page contaminated with that code

Interception and rewriting of page code by a carrier, ISP, or even a compromised wireless router (aka man-in-the-middle-attack) is most likely responsible

So, check your router to make sure it's using only the preferred DNS or entries that you've designated.

Per iMore website article "Regarding web ads redirecting to the App Store":

To see if you have any profiles installed on your iPhone or iPad you can't account for, go to Settings > General > Profiles (at the bottom).

If you're experiencing the problem, you can also try wiping your Safari cache. That's in Settings > Safari.

Also, members of Quora suggest:

[ The cleanest way to deal with these persistent JavaScript exploits that doesn't involve disabling JavaScript (though that would work), or doesn't involve a lot of work sorting through everything, is two steps: ]

1. Force quit Safari (double click the home button, swipe the Safari window up), or if on a computer quit Safari (Safari > Quit safari)

2. Settings > Safari --> Clear History and Website Data (the option may mention cookies in older versions of iOS)

But if you leave JavaScript enabled then you're most likely to have the problem when the exploit script is redelivered to your iDevice. Just repeat the process to clear it out of memory.

[TeaMonkey]

iOS 9 now supports ad blocking in Safari which should stop this type of thing. Try this app

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/refine-customizable-ad-blocker/id1011678834?mt=8

[thrilled]

I have an ipad 2.Have had it I guess 3 years now.It was better when it was new.It seems like all computer type devices they

Are better when they are new.It seems like the older they get the worst they get.

I'm starting to think Microsoft and Apple do this on purpose.To make you buy A new one.Yes I always get the new IOS when it

Comes out.No difference.Good luck to ya.

[maxtwo]

Richcor is correct clear safari and do a reset.

[Suradit69]

Which iPad is it. My guess would be you're running an old iOS or old app version, and it's redirecting you to the appstore so you can upgrade.

Sadly, this wont work with older iPads

c

iPad 2, I upgraded last week to the latest version following a reminder.

That's the problem. I upgraded to iOS 9 and my iPad has been screwed up since then. Two more upgrades to 9.02 and it's just as screwed up. Similar problem for a friend with an older iPhone.

[jamie2009]

Thanks every one, fixed now did a reset and it appears to have done the trick.

In the process of doing it I dropped my IPad and cracked the outside edge, any reliable place in Pattaya to repair it, new screen ?