When I plug in my charger, Google or YouTube opens up with random website full of ads.

[Pgblock]

I am using Chrome as my browser, in case that's important. And I've tried numerous chargers, as a test, with no improvement.

Anyway, when I plug in my charger, Google or YouTube keep on opening on their own with random websites filled with ads. I've spent hours researching this problem and all of the solutions so far have not helped to solve this issue.

I keep seeing the below suggestion, which is confusing to me because my S22 doesn't have anything that says: Battery and device care. It only says Battery which leads to everything but the below options.

Settings > Battery and device care > Device protection > Scan phone

Please help as I'm trying to solve this without having to reset my phone. 

[JohnNY477]

You literally solved my issue!!! I cannot thank you enough. THIS is what these forums are for. My phone would open multiple pages during my drive while it was on the wireless charger. NO MORE !!! Thanks again!!

[Willybe]

Update software for August did it to us with Mode and Routines, when powersaver is activated.

[JohnNY477]

That is insane! It was taking me to the same BS websites like BMIFocus and craft videos on YouTube 

[samsgalax]

I have tried everything and I was ready to get a new phone, your solution worked. I would buy you a steak dinner if I knew who you were. Thank you so so much!

[JohnNY477]

You are not kidding. I would try daily to figure it out and was about to do a hard reset until i finally found this solution. 

[TonyG07]

Not all heros wear capes. 😀

[JohnNY477]

Hahahaha.  This was an incredible save for me. You guys all know too well im sure that when you do the hard reset you ALWAYS forget to back up something important or something.

[Robbob1]

OMG!  Thank you. Spent 2 days and it was driving me crazy.  It works. It works. Woohoo 

[Queen_B_603]

This 100% worked for me. I've been trying to fix this problem for a month now. Thank you. 

[HughLeavemeAlone]

Hey, do you guys know how this routine was created?
Did anyone download it or share it, or know where I can actually see this routine?
Just curious if there’s any info floating around about it."