If you're having mobile redirect issues- free things for you

[NariaDreaming]

So David from proboards is once again looking for people who would be willing to install software on their computers to help scan for ads. It's not super technical, and he's made videos to explain how to set everything up.

I can promise you that they're not hackers, it's not taking you to the dark web, and in exchange for your help, they'll give you a month of Ad-Free on proboards plus profile badges

If you're willing to help, if you can post here with what type of phone you have and what time zone you live in, that would be awesome.

[cosmicav]

I'm not having mobile redirect issues, but I can still help if you need it.

I have an iPhone 4s and live in EST zone.

[davidclark]

Heya guys -- we've had several of our guys tasked with finding this one (myself included) since the beginning of reports, but with fruitless results for no lack of trying, we're super eager to get it dealt with!

If you have Windows computer and you're receiving the redirects on your Android or iOS device, you can probably help! You only need to trigger one of the redirects with a scanning tool active, and you've as good as killed the redirect.

If you help us nail this one down we'll make it worth your while -- not to mention you'll be like my new best friend, period.


--David Clark, ProBoards Support

[Ee]

I'm having issues, and I'd be willing to help get to the bottom of what's going on. Samsung note 4. EST.

[ampaints]

It's been on and off with redirects for me. I have an LG G4 and eastern time zone.

[DGM]

I thought it was just my old phone LOL! Android/LG Optimus Pro, and I'm in Pacific Time Zone.
ETA I'm out. I don't have a desktop.

[talon]

I am also having redirect issues so I am willing to help. I have Windows on my computer and a Galaxy S5. EST.

[Deleted]

I have it happen on and off on my phone. I have an ancient Macbook and a Galaxy S4 mini.

I'm in the EST time zone.

[lolacachia]

Omg the redirect drives me nuts! I have an iPhone 6 plus and a windows computer.

[teresawe]

Samsung Galaxy S4, PST. I thought I clicked on something but I was just scrolling through a thread on my BMB when I got redirected to an ad site.

[shmee]

I also have an iPhone 6 and a Windows computer, EST. I'm willing to help if it's still needed!

[NariaDreaming]

Aug 31, 2015 9:55:19 GMT -5 pistolpackinmomma said:

Ok I'm on an iPhone 6 plus but it's all I use. Can I still help or no?

You'd also need access to a windows-based computer. The gist of it is that you will install software on your computer, and then you will set up a proxy network to run your phone's internet through the computer (and through the software) so that if an ad redirect happens, the software can track it and then report it back to proboards so they can remove that ad vendor from their supply chain.

or at least that's how I understand it. I'm not the tech wizard here.