After getting banned on Pure, the first thing most people try is turning on a VPN and creating a new account. It feels logical — hide your IP, start fresh. But it does not work, and here is exactly why.
What does Pure actually track?
Pure's ban system does not rely on IP addresses alone. It builds a device fingerprint — a composite profile made up of dozens of hardware and software signals. According to Android developer documentation on device identifiers, apps can access multiple stable identifiers that survive app reinstalls, IP changes, and even SIM card swaps.
On Android, Pure can read:
- SSAID (Android ID) — unique per app and device, survives reinstalls
- IMEI and hardware serial — tied to the physical device
- Google Advertising ID (GAID) — persistent across apps
- Build fingerprint — device model, OS version, kernel details
- Behavioral biometrics — swipe speed, session timing, interaction patterns
On iOS, the picture is similar. Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework limits some tracking, but Keychain-stored identifiers and IDFV values persist across reinstalls on the same device.
Why a new email does not help either
Creating a new account with a new email only replaces one of the 40+ data points Pure uses. The device fingerprint, behavioral signature, and network characteristics remain identical. Pure's algorithm cross-references new registrations against its ban database — and your device profile matches instantly.
"VPN changes only one of 40+ parameters that Pure analyzes," explains Alex, an unban specialist with 4 years of experience. "We see clients who tried 3-4 new accounts with different emails and VPNs — every one got banned within minutes. The device is the real identifier."
What actually matters for bypassing a ban
Successfully returning to Pure after a ban requires addressing the device fingerprint, not just the account credentials. This involves a systematic approach that OnlyLike specialists have refined across 3,000+ cases in 2025.
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