The bad stuff
Android malware is still a huge issue, but that doesn't mean Android is unsafe
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One infected phone is too many, but the Android malware problem isn't as dire as some would have you believe.
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Best Malware Removal Software in 2020
If your computer is infected with malware you need the right tools to get rid of them. Here are some quick, easy-to-use programs to help get the job done.
Seriously?
The U.S. government is handing out malware-infested phones to the poor
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According to security researchers, subsidized phones provided by the U.S. government to low-income households via the Lifeline program were riddled with Chinese malware, with one of them being entirely unremovable.
xHelper...Help!
A nearly impossible to remove Android malware has infected 45,000 devices
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Security researchers have been following the xHelper malware on Android with great interest, owing to the app's seemingly incomprehensible ability to reinstall itself on an infected device despite factory resets.
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Can i ask if these apps are malware
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They are com.sec.internal.vsim.VSimServiceApp com.sec.phone Com.google.android.gms.policy_sidecar_aps CMH Provider Com.sec.ims ConfigApk Configupdater Configuration updater Dsms Imslogger Ims service Ims settings MdmApp MldaPlog Mlp System tracing Are these malware apps or no…
Malware watch
This coronavirus Android malware will lock you out of your phone
Security researchers from DomainTools have discovered a ransomware app called CovidLock that will change your password and lock you out of your phone. The malware then threatens to erase your phone and leak your social media accounts online unless you pay the ransom.…
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Is "shell" malware? It has access to SMS, etc.
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Hi In my virus scan shell shows with an android type pic but not as a system app. It says low exposure but also has quite a lot of access eg SMS and location. It doesnt appear in my apps list via settings to do anything about it. Is this malware or nothing to worry about? If malware how do I r…
Heads up
Google Authenticator can't keep your 2FA codes safe from this Android malware
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Researchers from the Dutch mobile security firm ThreatFabric recently discovered a strain of the Cerberus malware that can steal 2FA codes from Google Authenticator. The strain is currently in testing and hasn't been made publicly available yet.…
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I clicked on a possibly malware infested link
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I have android 9.0, I was on instagram and clicked on a link that could've contained malware. I clicked on the link and exited, not entering anything information or downloading anything. I found out and reset my phone a day after. Could the hacker already have downloaded all my photos/data from t…
Secure Company Data
Best Antivirus for Small Businesses in 2020
Home computers aren't the only devices prone to malware. In fact, some threats are more d devastating if found on a company laptop or cell phone. Here are the top antivirus solutions specifically designed to protect small businesses.
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Samsung a40 app malware or not
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Hi I was going through system apps and saw a app called perso on my Samsung a40. Can someone tell me if this is malware or not Many thanks ,Welcome to Android Central! I moved this from the Pixel 3a forum to the General Help forum . Looks like it's a longstanding system app: ,So is this a m…
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Malware on phone
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Hi if I visit a dodgy website and click on it by mistake can it download a virus on my phone or do I need to give it permission to download it ,If you didn't download or open anything you should be fine . ,Welcome to Android Central! That's highly unlikely. "Drive-by" malware is exceedingly rar…
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Malware spyware
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I own a Note 10 + and was wondering, what's the best way to check for malware or spyware? Someone I know texted me a link for a Netflix series preview and now I'm paranoid for personal reasons it may have contained some sort of spyware. This text was sent awhile ago and I cant remember if I actu…
Malware protection at it's best
Kaspersky Antivirus Review 2020
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Here's everything you need to know about Kaspersky's antivirus programs, including why I've chosen to use them on my own, personal computers.
App Defense Offense
Google's App Defense Alliance teams up to fight malware on Android
Google is sharing technology and creating a partnership of mobile endpoint security companies to identify and control the spread of malware…
Bad apps
This crazy bit of malware is the best reason to use only Google Play to get your apps
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All malware is bad, but this finds a way to reinstall itself — even after a factory reset.
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How do I remove Phenix malware?
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It won't allow disabling or forcing stop or delete by CCleaner Pro. ,Welcome to the forums. Have you tried a factory reset? ,Step one: Uninstall CCleaner. Those type of apps generally cause more harm than good. If this app is giving you the notice, I'd screen shot it before uninstalling it, then…
Ultimate computer protection
Best Internet Security Software in 2020
Internet security software comes with several more protection tools, more than one user license and extra layers of security compared to antivirus. Here are the top 8, thoroughly tested solutions.
Standing guard
Best Antivirus Software in 2020: Top 7 free and paid options
Looking for some extra protection? Here are the top antivirus programs available in 2020. Each one has been thoroughly tested and comes highly recommended.
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Malware/spyware
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I used a thumbdrive in my phone that was given by an ex as recordings and videos he planned to use as evidence against me in court. He has a computer science degree while i can barely turn on smartphone. How can i tell if someone is spying or hacking me thru my s8+ and or my s9. ,Welcome to Andro…
Free and clean!
Best Free Antivirus Apps for Android in 2020
You can protect your Android pretty well with a free antivirus app. Here are a few that impressed me during my in-house tests.
Mobile protection
Best Antivirus Apps for Android in 2020
Looking for an antivirus app for your Android phone? We've tested several apps, but here are some of the most secure and easiest to use.
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Galaxy note 9 cse google malware
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Hi, I'm a Galaxy Note 9 user and over the last couple of days have noticed my Google search diverts me to GSE cannanyone help how I uninstall this please ,Try malwarebytes, also System settings -> Apps -> Your browser app and clear all the data associated with that app. ,You want a different se…
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need root level access to delete malware code on my phone.
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i believe i found my phone's malware hidden among 'files' list. i can delete all code with keyboard but "save changes" keeps restoring it b4 i leave screen. note says i have to get root level access in order to perform permanent deletion. this code keeps hijacking my screen to a fake "get html up…
Civic Duty?
Ransomware operators want to do their part, promise to not target hospitals
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A variety of ransomware peddlers have issued statements promising to not hit critical health infrastructure in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Found rce files. Were they malware?
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I found files with variations of "rce plugin strings" in their titles on two of my devices in my downloads folders. I didn't download them. I immediately deleted them. Were these files malware? ,That's Remote Code Execution files. Install and a good antivirus app and run them. and my data sp…
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Can you get malware from viewing gifs on Google Image?
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Hi, My device is samsung galaxy m20,bought it 3 months ago,and lately i've been sensing some strange behavior of my phone,such as : -easy to heat ,even though i'm only scrolling instagram,or scrolling youtube home. -my phone runs slower,it's not smooth like it was before. -my phone sent sever…
Improved security
Google brings its Advanced Protection Program to Nest devices
Nest users can now use Google's Advanced Protection Program, which offers protection against account phishing, account hacking, and malware.…
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Recommended malware app detection and then malware deterrent S7
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Searching phone today for malware and Mallet.m4a came up so I hit on it and an audio was made 3 days ago ? Wasnt me and if its possible to do on accident plz give example. Thank you for your time ,Hi, welcome to Android Forums I'd like to recommend creating a account so me or other members ca…
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Is my cheap Chinese smartphone inherently filled with malware?
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I bought my son a cheap smartphone from a popular online e-market site. It cost £30 so we both knew it would be pretty awful, and it is. Terrible battery life, resolution, slow etc. It also has non-standard apps like "Browse" instead of just using Chrome or a proper native browser. You can down…
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This smart router is a godsend for parents in 2020, and it's on sale now
In this time of social distancing, you and your kids are likely spending much more time around the house and on the internet. Beyond typical internet dangers like malware and hackers, parents now face the challenges of keeping their kids safe from inappropriate content, social media addiction, a…
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Way of getting malware on Android
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Hi, By what means do Android devices get infected by malware ? I might be wrong but Android devices are not as easy to infect than PCs. Like, usually malvertising on PC can get you infected but it seems like on Android, the only way you can get something is by installing an app, so either beca…
Notification History - the best way to find spammy apps
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Notification History is a dirt-simple, but extremely useful app for scouring out other apps that are spamming notifications. The simple history list shows which apps have made notifications, how many of them, and offers the ability to drill down into apps to see what those notifications were. N…
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Malware/spyware
I used a thumbdrive in my phone that was given by an ex as recordings and videos he planned to use as evidence against me in court. He has a computer science degree while i can barely turn on smartphone. How can i tell if someone is spying or hacking me thru my s8+ and or my s9.…
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Could anything here be malicious? Would a factory reset wipe anything malicious?
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Wondering would this file referenced here be malicious? Anything else on this page malicious? Would a factory data reset wipe anything malicious? spyware? ,Lol, if you think it might be a malicious page... I'm - not- volunteering to go. XDA is a reputable site packed full of coders so while…
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Forums contain malware warning???
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FYI: Chrome just gave me a malware warning on forums.androidcentral.com. I SERIOUSLY doubt there's malware on here, but just thought the site devs should know my Chrome picked up this warning for some reason. ,Thanks for the heads up. I already contacted site administration and they are work…
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Do I need a virus scanner?
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I have two Samsungs--an S5 and and S6. Both had trial versions of Malwarebytes on them. Both trials have expired. Do I really need a virus scanner and what is a good one for android phones? ,For the most part, it's still quite difficult to get an actual virus on your phone, because malware requ…
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What does EPDG MMS/XCAP stand for in VPN
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Is this military or is this legal authorities that work for the law ,I turned to my decent friend Google and simply put in epdg mms/xcap and got the following hit... Hey Android Central was top of the list... In that post my good friend B. Diddy explained it this way... Welcome to Android Cen…
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Apk Pro wesite no Malware unlimited lifes.
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Hello Everybody Hope everybody enjoying his life. Any user share with me the 8 ball pool unlimited coins apk file or the url where i download No Malware or any popup sites. Thanks ,Discussion of piracy isn't allowed here. ,^^ This. Thread closed. ,Try paying for things instead of stealing them.…
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Why is my factory reset unable to remove malware?
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By mistake i have installed some battery booster apps on my android 4.2.2 and got infected, i have uninstalled those apps and performed factory reset but to my surprise virus is back. is it due to google account syn?? threats: 4 1 : com.vwydya.snslxcjby 2: com.nb.superuser 3:…
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A50 Security Scan not scanning Facebook
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I have a Samsung A50 phone. The Security Scan lists the apps being scanned but Facebook is not listed. Facebook is pre-installed on the phone. It cannot be uninstalled. It can only be disabled or Force Stop. My question is should the Security Scan be scanning Facebook app? ,Which security scan ?…
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Is roidapp a keylogger
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I am an extortion victim. I was told by email a keylogger was installed. I found roidapp and removed it. Did I eliminate the keylogger? ,Do you have any evidence that a key logger was installed? Spam abounds, so I wouldn't believe a random email claiming I have some sort of malware. Heck, chances…
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Unwanted Folders , Privacy and Security
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There are few folders that shows after each reboot even after it is deleted. . UTSystemConfig / .DataStorage / fac_sources / did / dtcp Few websites said this is created by some browser or chinese app which I didn't find on my device. I doubt if this is some kind of malware or spyware sharing
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Can malware steal your photos and videos from your device?
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I had some sensitive pictures and videos of me and my wife on my phone to spice up the marriage and make it exciting. Well I found out my phone got infected idk how but it wouldn't hold a charge and it would overheat. I even had to change my FB password because my messager was acting up. I ende…
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Possible malware attempting to screenshot my phone?
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Hi, recently I've been watching a lot of videos on my phone, mostly on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix. Every once in a while, the screen will react as though I've tapped the screen . I thought this might be caused by a new wireless charger I purchased recently fluctuating, but today when watchin…
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What is 'com.android.snap'?
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What is 'com.android.snap'? I recently did a system update on my Bluboo Picasso smartphone running Android 5.1 and this keeps poping up, just a blank black screen...how to make it stop? ,Can you post the exact message? ,Welcome to Android Central! It's probably the camera app. If you have enabled…
coronavirus
Google nukes all coronavirus Android apps in Play Store
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Google has disabled searching coronavirus and COVID-19 on the Play Store to help prevent the spread of misinformation and malware.…
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how to remove possible malware
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I have been getting repeated notifications at the bottom of the screen. it goes like ..Google is denied getng your location. ..... Google is denied sound recording .. Google is denied this and that. it is repeated and annoying . its happening too often. I have tried changing app permission set…
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I opened an email that I think contained a virus.
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I opened an email that I think contained a virus. What can I use to scan my phone for a virus? I have the Samsung Note 10+. It does not have the built in anti malware scan that I have seen youtube videos for. What is the best scanner out there that will actually find and remove any infection on m…
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Country of origin for each android apk
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Hi, I am a newbie to android and was curious so came tout to Android forums for information i have many apk installed on my nokia 7 plus and wanted to know of any known apk existing that would tell the name/ details of developer/ his country and not just its communicating servers Thanks in a…
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What kind of apps : 10199; 10196; 10197; 10198?
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Apps 10199, 10196, 10197 and 10198 used 50MB of Internet over WI-FI in a day, what is it? is this malware? ,You see that in the battery status? Could be uninstall apps , which phone? I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account you can only post questions but can…
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Application installed from Apk store showing in the applications manager, "Not opening"
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In my Galaxy View Tablet, installed app is showing in the applications manager, but not on the home screen, and also "Not opening" ,Check in settings >apps scroll down and find the apk app I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account you can only post questions b…
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I cant install a game because its file has question mark icon
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Im trying to install a game but the game file has a question mark icon instead of a empty bond paper icon, and it means that the file cant be read. What shall I do to install the game. ,Welcome to Android Central. Where are you trying to install this game from? Is it from Play Store? Please jo…
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" X won't work unless you enable Google Play services" notifications: How I do I stop them?
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I've recently began disconnecting and disabling all Google-related apps and services from my Android phone . In spite of Google Play services being disabled, every other app is spamming notifications telling me to "Enable Google Play services" because they "won't work unless enable Google Play…
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My phone can't play WE2012
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Why is it that my Infinix note4 phone can't play WE 2012 game. After I downloaded it's giving error notice ,Welcome. Downloaded from where? ,This sounds like the Winning Eleven 2012 game we get asked about fairly often, for some strange reason. No one seems to know much about it, but I seem to r…
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Android virus malware or worms i dont know...
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I had tried factory resetting memory reformatting but it still lags and apps kept shutting down unexpectedly ,Which phone? Which version of android? Which carrier? What parts seem slow? Are the apps crashing or are they just closing while in the background? Which apps? ,Welcome to Android Central…
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Retrieve deleted items that were typed on the keyboard?
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I was writing something in Google Keep and accidentally deleted the text. The app has no history log. Is there a place where deleted text is stored in android or on Google? Is there an app that can retrieve this information? Would greatly appreciate any help with this. Thank you. ,Did you check…
lock down defense
Microsoft Defender on the way for iOS and Android
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iOS and Android devices will have access to Microsoft Defender later this year. Microsoft Defender on mobile devices will focus on preventing malware and phishing attacks.
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System app named Automation Test,is it a malware?
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Hello All I see a system app named Automation Test on my Samsung galaxy M20,is it safe to remove this app? Thanks in advance ,Hi, welcome to Android Forums I'd like to recommend creating a account so me or other members can assist you, as guest have limitations in replying here and if we need…
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Grab a Chromebook for Less with These President's Day Refurb Sales
Another holiday, another excuse to do some tech shopping. If you're in the market for an upgrade, but your wallet is still feeling a bit light from all those winter holiday purchases, consider shopping refurbished instead. From Dell to Samsung, these Chromebooks are ready to simplify your life f…
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Restore to new tablet
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hi i have a tab 4, 5.0 android kitkat. i use it mainly for off road. I have the gaia gps trail app and this app is the old version I don't updated it because it has a special map i like to use. If i updtae the app to the newest version this version does not include this map i like so much. I…
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My Samsung galaxy S10 That is less than four months old has been hacked. What do I do?
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My galaxy s10 was seriously hacked, I believe they got in they my gmail account. I noticed some funny activity going on. I noticed some funny activity going on.so I started to look around a bit. I eventually found spyware,malware, scareware, a whole lot of hacker apps imbedded deep in the root of…
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Unwanted music starts playing...
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My Note 10+ 5G phone starts playing music out of the blue. Only way I know how to stop it, is to restart the phone. Has anyone else have this problem? How do you fix it? I'm on the current release of Android. ,Is it playing music stored on your phone or from an app? Can you tell if it's after…
Android malware scanners -- should you use one?
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Recently we&39;ve seen AVG, an Android "security" app marking other applications as malware when they aren&39;t. That&39;s called a false positive, and it&39;s a fairly common occurrence. When it happens to a popular app, it always causes confusion and gets everybody unnecessar…
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What are the cons of iPhone and Android phones?
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iphone Pros 1.Hardware and software both controlled and optimised by Apple 2.Curated app store, fewer worries of malware 3.Generally good support Android Pros 1.Open source, easily customised 2.Expandable storage on many phones 3.Wider choice of phones Welcome to make suggestions ,Cons of…
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Can my Android get infected from visiting a non trustful website?
Hello everyone. Yesterday I was just Googling about an app that I found on my device, I could not figure out what it was. This app was called ''Filter Provider'' and when I googled about it I found almost nothing but a website having the exact question like mine in the title. I clicked on it a…
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Can my Android get infected from visiting a non trustful website?
Hello everyone. Yesterday I was just Googling about an app that I found on my device, I could not figure out what it was. This app was called ''Filter Provider'' and when I googled about it I found almost nothing but a website having the exact question like mine in the title. I clicked on it a…
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Delete got conquest
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I know this game comes installed on AT&T phones. I currently have it disable. Anyway to completely uninstall it? ,Try Package Disabler Pro , Try Package Disabler Pro Indeed. Works like charm. That lame bloatware apk was one of first I axed... a stone cold pleasure. You can disable…
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Small update
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Another small update today, for stability, same security patch though.... ,One of the YouTube channels mentioned that one., haven't gotten it here in Ireland yet ,Thanks for the heads up evohicks. ,Google tracking probably , Gotta keep big brother busy 😎 , But your privacy is important to…
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What are these applications?
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Hello, I was checking the data consumption of my cell phone, and I found eighteen "Apps" that consume data, none have a name, only have numbers. and they are these: 10181 consumption 660 MB 10177 consumption 3080 MB 10186 consumption 149 MB 10163 consumption 126 MB 10166 consumption 24.04 M…
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what is yoku marumovies .com i see on my history on my phone
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On my history on my phone there is .com yoku marumovies showing up saying i used this what is it ,Welcome to Android Central! It's related to a "free" movie downloader app that you probably downloaded. We strongly recommend against these, because you're more likely to get malware this way. P…
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Virus/trojan
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How do I get rid of this virus/trojan on my lg Android one phone? My ESET virus protection does **** all. This trojan has been a pain in the ***. Imma about to dump money on a new phone. Grrr Generik.IQBKHXM ,Factory reset , change all your passwords to accounts. I'll leave a Link to registe…
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"-5" Entry on Battery Use Section
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In a Pixel 2 XL on Android 10 I see an entry when I enter my "Battery use" section after going to Settings > Battery and tap the three dots. The entry just says "-5" with no icon , when I tap on it to see the app-specific battery use details, screen-on use is always at "0 min" and second-plane u…
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Why is dream league soccer not opening
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I got it by xender but it was not verified ,Welcome to Android Central! Is there a reason you can't install it from the Play Store instead? It's not a good idea to try installing apps via apks on file-sharing sites, unless you want some nice juicy malware. Please register on this forum, which…
Editorial: On fragmentation, malware, and clicks
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Who&39;s ready for the next round of the "Android is riddled with malware" game? Apparently the Washington Post is. John Gruber of Daring Fireball linked everyone to their story today that explains how Android&39;s open model creates a fragmented system that is "like a really dry…
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Is it fine to update system components through APKs?
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Hello! I have been using this tool "APKUpdater" to keep my apps up to date; it shows multiple updates for apps like "Android Setup" ; " Play services" ; "LTE Brodcast Manager" + others. Is it fine to have these updated? is it reversible? Thanks... ,Personally, I wouldn't advise it, unless you…
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Does anyone know what this is sim mobility kit
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Was looking through phone and just saw sim mobility kit. Any idea If its it's legit or not ,Here screenshots ,Hi, Just a application for your sim . ,It's a system app installed by your network provider and is supposed to be there. ,Also this ,These are applications on Samsung , as you can see…
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New Browser Safe with private tabs and pop up blocker
The is your fast, free and safe web browser with a 3rd party AdBlocker and pop-up blocker. Brave prevents you from being tracked by sneaky advertisers, malware and pop-ups. Download the best AdBlock browser app for Android today! No external plugins or settings! Brave privacy browser si…
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New Best App Browser with private tabs and pop up blocker
The is your fast, free and safe web browser with a 3rd party AdBlocker and pop-up blocker. Brave prevents you from being tracked by sneaky advertisers, malware and pop-ups. Download the best AdBlock browser app for Android today! No external plugins or settings! Brave privacy browser…
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New Best App Browser with private tabs and pop up blocker
The is your fast, free and safe web browser with a 3rd party AdBlocker and pop-up blocker. Brave prevents you from being tracked by sneaky advertisers, malware and pop-ups. Download the best AdBlock browser app for Android today! No external plugins or settings! Brave privacy browser…
Latest Android Malware scare might be premature
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The folks at Symantec have tipped everyone off about a new piece of Android Malware, calling Android.Counterclank "a bot-like threat that can receive commands to carry out certain actions, as well as steal information from the device." They note that starting one of the apps &qu…
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How can I solve "App not installed" error on my phone?
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I'm using Xiaomi Redmi 4A smartphone now . When I downloaded and installed a game named Dead trigger2-apktovi. There was an error on my screen saying that the "App not install". It was so annoying. Does anyone know how to fix this?:( ,Hi, possible might not work for your Android version . ,Have…
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SOME ANDROID PHONES Come preloaded with malware
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,Ew, Forbes.:p' It would've been nice if the author mentioned some examples of manufacturers. I'd bet the farm that most are obscure direct-from-China brands. ,I like to know why Google not releasing the list ? Scared to hurt a manufacturer maybe? ,You'd likely win a farm. The risk impacts A
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Fast, free and safe privacy browser with private tabs and pop up blocker.
The Brave Privacy Browser is your fast, free and safe web browser with a 3rd party AdBlocker and pop-up blocker. Brave prevents you from being tracked by sneaky advertisers, malware and pop-ups. Download the best AdBlock browser app for Android today! 🔒 Fast & Secure Web Browser No external…
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What do i do if Malware is in Google play services? Samsung s5.
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What do i do if Malware in Google play service app and I have disabled & force stopped it, I then go to do factory reset and before it's done Google play service is back on it and saves most of the data I said not to save? Then I go to settings then apps it says it's running then go to all apps a…
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virus message on samsung tad a
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My husband samsung tab a throws up a message in the top left hand corner saying 'you have been affected by a virus'. It then disappears within 10 secs.Has anyone else had this happen? ,Is this in the notification panel or status bar ? I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here…
Antivirus software
You probably don't need an antivirus app for your Android phone, but it's not a bad idea to have one just in case. Mobile malware has been proliferating over the past few years, and while Google does an excellent job keeping these kinds of apps away from the Play Store, the occasional bit of bad
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Messages asking for Phone Log Permission
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I turned my phone on this morning after it died and charged. Popped up with the permission allow Messages to access Phone Logs. Never has done this before. What's up? ,Some devices integrate text history into the contacts and/or phone logs, it would be for that... If you need additional hel…
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Android 9 Spyware, malware key logger Help
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I have a motog7 fairly new phone. It came with android 9. In the preinstalled apps they also left a big vulnerability. Invisible net plus several hidden apps and some entitlements. Have researched and there's no way to get them off. They say you can disable them but they just keep turning back on…
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How to get an app to register as a messaging app?
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I've got a texting app from online, an APK. but my phone doesn't recognize it as a messaging app so I can't set it as default. any way to get around this? ,The app developer needs to do that during coding of the app. If you need additional help or have more questions or details to share, please…
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does the Samsung Galaxy 9 Android cell come with anti virus protection?
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And if so where can I locate that app on my cell? and if I received an email today that was a bad email and I clicked it to "view the message" how would I know if my phone was protected and or hacked? Nothing has happened and it was well over an hour ago. thanks ,The carrier version and un…
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How do I uninstall the wireless update?
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So for the past few weeks I was getting push notifications very frequently about a wireless update and I kept ignoring it because it looked dodgy. Yesterday I accidentally pressed "install" rather than "ignore" and so I was wondering if there was any way to revert back to my old version. Any advi…
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Apk me pide imei y serie
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Instale una apk y me pide imei y serie para poder entrar como puedo quitar esa opsion ,Welcome to Android Central! I wouldn't give out your IMEI to a random apk you installed from a random site. That's a good way to get malware, or to have your phone hijacked. Why are you installing an apk --…
Don't be evil
Google steps up anti-malware initiatives with updates to Chrome and Search
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Google already shows a warning message when you attempt to download malicious software, and the search giant is now expanding its efforts with the SafeBrowsing initiative to protect you from visiting websites that are flagged for malware. has been updated to display a new warning message to…
Stop. Block. Enjoy.
Best Ad Blockers for Chrome in 2020
Pop-ups, banners and video ads are at the very least annoying, but many also harbor malware. Here are some ad blockers to help cut through the noise.
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I can not open games that I downloaded
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After downloading a game or most other apps. The downloaded is successful but the installation is unsuccessful. There's a pop-up that says "Cannot open this file" Device is Samsung TabE ,Where are you downloading these games from? ,I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a g…
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Quantum Flare - Free Next Gen Android Firewall and Anti-Malware
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Easily monitor data usage, internet connections and WiFi usage in Real Time. View and control which apps are slowing down your device, or wasting your mobile data. Install now, and see what your device is really doing. Quantum Flare is also a app. Live View Of Blocked Connections…
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Phone lags when im playing games
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Hi !? How are you !!????!! Is everything. Is alright can i ask you why my phone is laggy when i play games even my phone is poco f1 with snapdragon 845 and 6 gb ram ,Welcome to Android Central. To reply to this thread please create an account. This link will help you do that... 6GB should be…
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Strange ads appearing "behind" the screen. not coming from any visible app - not pop-up
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Hi all, I've been having weird ads appearing in my screen, however no as a pop-up like it seems to often be the case, but as a strange "behind the screen" sort of overlay. The ads are vaguely visible behind the app or home screen, and there seems to be multiple ads mashed together. it doesn't see…
The FBI issues Android malware warning, forgets how apps work
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The FBI&39;s Internet Crime Complaint Center has recently issued a warning about Android malware, citing two new malicious applications and how they can cause all sorts of havoc to the unsuspecting user. From the IC3 page: Loozfon is an information-stealing piece of malware. Criminals us…