Have to keep accepting Google T&Cs

[G4Grandad]

Since the Webview/Chrome fiasco has been fixed I'm being required to scroll down the long list of Google's T&C's every time I want to search anything(on a browser and also on YouTube) on my Samsung A70, Nokia 5.3 and even my work iPhone.
It gives me the option to sign in to my Google account to accept/deny several permissions which I did try, by it made no difference. Every new search I'm getting the same pop up. Every single time.
I've tried searching with Google, Chrome, Edge, Samsung browser, Firefox, Firefox Focus and get the pop up every time. I've also tried DuckDuckGo and that's the only browser that works normally.
Any ideas, please.

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

Try clearing the cache and data via settings-apps and see if that helps. Also maybe uninstall and reinstall your Google account in settings.

 

[G4Grandad]

I've tried these before and just tried all of those again. It hasn't made any difference. But I did notice that Calendar, Keep Notes and Google News hasn't been synching/updating since the Chrome/Webview issues. Thank you for the reply

 

[B. Diddy]

Maybe try removing your Google account from the phone, then adding it back again.

 

[Mr Bojangles1]

Clear cache and data, force stop, uninstall. Restart phone, reinstall. Sometimes residual files can cause problems.

 

[G4Grandad]

I've followed all of those suggestions and it's made no difference. I also find it very odd that it's happening on my work iPhone where I do use some Google services but the actual Google app isn't even installed on that phone? Thank you all for your support.

 

[B. Diddy]

Can you show us a screenshot of the T&C acceptance request? http://forums.androidcentral.com/ge...ide-how-post-screenshots-android-central.html

 

[G4Grandad]

Need to accept Google Terms

 

[B. Diddy]

I merged the new thread you had to create to post the image into your existing one.

Are you using any ad-blockers or other privacy-related 3rd party apps? I'm wondering if something like that could be automatically clearing your cookies on a regular basis.

 

[G4Grandad]

I've been through every setting on the phone and don't have any add blockers anywhere. I've double checked that Accept Cookies is allowed but it makes no difference. I'm amazed at the support you are giving me with this and so sorry that nothing has fixed it. Thank you

 

[G4Grandad]

I've been through every setting on the phone but didn't find add blockers. You
were right, Firefox had automatically enabled Clear Cookies. I've unchecked it and restarted the browser but it was showing it was set to Clear Cookies again. Firefox seems to be the problem.

 

[B. Diddy]

Ok, but Firefox shouldn't affect other browsers in that respect. As a test, try uninstalling Firefox and see if the problem still persists.

 

[B. Diddy]

I saw a number of threads about this elsewhere, like this one: https://www.reddit.com/r/uBlockOrigin/comments/ifv6ek/google_search_cookie_consent_popup_problem/. But most of the solutions pertain to Windows 10.

Are you in the US or the EU? I'm wondering if this has to do with the recent antitrust rulings in the EU.

 

[mustang7757]

Since the Webview/Chrome fiasco has been fixed I'm being required to scroll down the long list of Google's T&C's every time I want to search anything(on a browser and also on YouTube) on my Samsung A70, Nokia 5.3 and even my work iPhone.
It gives me the option to sign in to my Google account to accept/deny several permissions which I did try, by it made no difference. Every new search I'm getting the same pop up. Every single time.
I've tried searching with Google, Chrome, Edge, Samsung browser, Firefox, Firefox Focus and get the pop up every time. I've also tried DuckDuckGo and that's the only browser that works normally.
Any ideas, please.

Are you able to sign into your account and choose accept ? Do you use any ad blockers , antivirus ? Try logging out your google account for the phone and sign back in under setting>accounts

 

[G4Grandad]

Yes, I've seen those Reddit posts and also found a 1star review for Firefox Focus on their Play Store app. I'm in the UK but this has only happened since the Webview issues. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the app, cleared cache and data, and home through every setting in the browsers I use to make sure Cookies are enabled and there are no ad blockers. When I get that pop up I can click on Sign In at the top of the screenshot and it takes me to my Google account where I can, and nervously, have signed in and check all the Google account settings. IAccept Save but it still makes no difference. It's also happening in Samsung, Edge, Firefox and a few others I've installed as a test. Only DuckDuckGo is immune to it. Thanks so much for your interest, everyone.

 

[G4Grandad]

Yes, I can, and have been able to sign in to my Google account from the pop up but it makes no difference. I'm in the UK but this never happened before the Webview issues. It happens with YouTube occasionally too. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the Firefox Focus app, and other browser where it's happening multiple times. I installed lots of browsers to test them. Only DuckDuckGo and Opera are immune to it. I've seen the Reddit posts, thank you. I've uninstalled and reinstalled my Google account, Samsung account, and every browser in my Settings. But it's also happening on a Nokia 5.3 and my work iPhone. Safari is immune but any other browser, except DuckDuckGo is affected.

 

[B. Diddy]

Ok, try uninstalling all 3rd party browsers (Firefox and DuckDuckGo) and keep them uninstalled, and see if it happens if you only have Chrome installed.

 

[mustang7757]

Yes, I can, and have been able to sign in to my Google account from the pop up but it makes no difference. I'm in the UK but this never happened before the Webview issues. It happens with YouTube occasionally too. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the Firefox Focus app, and other browser where it's happening multiple times. I installed lots of browsers to test them. Only DuckDuckGo and Opera are immune to it. I've seen the Reddit posts, thank you. I've uninstalled and reinstalled my Google account, Samsung account, and every browser in my Settings. But it's also happening on a Nokia 5.3 and my work iPhone. Safari is immune but any other browser, except DuckDuckGo is affected.

Do you use any anti virus or ad blockers?

 

[G4Grandad]

I've uninstalled every browser except Chrome and can search normally again without the pop up. But I really don't like sharing my information with Google which is why I installed Firefox Focus etc in the first place I don't have any ad blockers of antivirus applied installed.

 

[mustang7757]

I've uninstalled every browser except Chrome and can search normally again without the pop up. But I really don't like sharing my information with Google which is why I installed Firefox Focus etc in the first place I don't have any ad blockers of antivirus applied installed.

So you denied some of those permissions?