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Can't Close Tabs In iPad Retina

kah22
kah22 Posts: 1,891 Forumite
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I have an Apple iPad mini retina onto which I've loaded the Chrome browser

A pop up message of the type 'you may have won....' has appeared twice now in a new tab but it won't let me close it down, go back to other open tabs, or open a new one. The tab In question shows the spinning circle.

Is this some kind of malware? I've tried shutting the iPad down completely but no luck. Last time around I just opened the tab and then closed it immediately but if this is some sort of maleware I don't want to have to do that again.

If I go for the nuclear option and wipe Chrome what's the best way to do so? If it is going to do this regularly then that's what I'll probably do

I appreciate any help offered

Comments

  • I got that issue with Safari... tab with a message that wouldn't close. I solved the problem by wiping Safari history etc. It's very annoying.

    I suppose deleting the app and reinstalling would do the trick too.
  • kah22
    kah22 Posts: 1,891 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper I've been Money Tipped!
    Seemed to have solved the problem, why I don't know! I held down the shut down button until the slider appeared but instead of closing it Dow I pressed the Home Key and that seemed to shut down all tabs in both Chrome and Safari. Wonder why?
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