The current advertising scourge is ad-infused lock screens, which have shown up in previously safe apps like ES File Explorer, Peel, and Hotspot Shield VPN. Google has finally listened to our pleading, as lock screen ads are no longer allowed in the Play Store.



An app that bills itself as a photo editor, VPN, or file explorer cannot also cram a new lock screen on your device that’s infested with ads. However, an app that is actually a lock screen can still monetize with ads. Presumably, you know what you’re getting when you install a lock screen app.

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Source: [H]ardOCP – Google Finally Bans Apps That Include Shady Lock Screen Ads from the Play Store