Captive Portal app

BRUHRABBIT

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I am a Beginner and was curious ,why do I have a captive portal app?
I have no control over this application and I cannot delete it. I have an S8 Plus upgraded to Oreo 8. O.
Any help is appreciated thank you
 
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belodion

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Welcome. :)

That is a System app that allows you to access and agree to the terms of use of public wifi networks, as a condition of using them. Typically, when connecting, you're taken to a website page - the captive portal - where you have to actively agree to the terms before the connection is made.
At least, such is my understanding of it. :)
 

Javier P

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Welcome to the forums. As Belodion explained this is a system app, included in every device that runs Android. Nothing to worry about. This is mine, for example. :)IMG_20180428_100458.jpg
 

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