Re: Warning: Check your phone for unwanted "Sliide" intrusive full-page video spam

On 6/18/25 1:17 PM, Andy Burns wrote:
> Marion wrote:
> 
>> Digging about, I soon found the offensive full-page video activity was
>>   <com.sliide.content.MainActivity>
>> Apparently "Sliide" is a company that advertises directly to phones.
> 
> What kind of drugs do those people take?
> 
>      "For Carriers & OEMs : Owning the device experience lets you
>       present content that drives engagement, builds retention and
>       boosts profits long after the phone is sold. Every tap, swipe
>       and click adds to your insights."
> 
>> It was installed without my express consent, apparently, by T-Mobile.
> 
> Does T-Mobile's standard T&C say that they are able to include little 
> gifts like this with firmware upgrades?  Seems like a good way to drive 
> customers away and build resentment?


Most users of truncated brainstem masses won't even notice, and THEY 
decide what flies and what doesn't.