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Turn On or Off Advertising ID on Microsoft Lumia 535

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Hello, and welcome to VisiHow. In this video, we're going to show you how to turn "On" or "Off" the advertising ID function on a Microsoft Lumia 535.

Steps

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Press the "power" button located on the right-hand side of the phone to turn the phone on
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Swipe the lock screen up to enter the home screen
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Swipe the screen down to access the notification panel
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The advertising ID is your personal identification. It sends applications information about you in order for them to provide a more personalized, specific advertising experience. Turn off the advertising ID function to prevent this feature.
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Press the "all settings" option near the upper right-hand corner of the phone
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If the child settings are being used, the advertising ID function will automatically be turned off.

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Scroll through the menu and tap "advertising ID"
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Tap the switch to change the advertising ID setting to "On" or "Off"
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There is also an option to reset the advertising ID, but resetting it makes it harder for apps to connect past activities with future ones.

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This concludes the tutorial on how to turn advertising ID "On" and "Off" when using a Microsoft Lumia 535
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