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[–] Stillhart@lemm.ee 9 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Now? They've had the option almost since they first started selling them. It's like $10 to remove them permanently. Honestly didn't realize anyone would get the one with ads on purpose but hey, I didn't think people would use Twitter when I first heard about it either.

[–] DdCno1@beehaw.org 7 points 7 months ago

I bought a few of their tablets with ads on purpose - and then just blocked the ads.

[–] Librerian@beehaw.org 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I just sent them a message asking them to disable the ads on the kindle I had recently purchased, and they did so for free, no root needed. That was a few years ago though, so I doubt they do that anymore...

[–] MikaTech@beehaw.org 4 points 7 months ago

Earlier this year I called them and let them know that some of the ads looked a little inappropriate for some of the children who use the device... They removed them no questions asked.