Do you think your Android smartphone has been infected with a virus or malware? Don't waste a second, things could get worse. Here is an effective method to completely eradicate a virus or malware from Android..
Protect yourself from viruses
It is a fact. The Android operating system is one of the safest OSes in the world. Even if cases of infections remain relatively rare, they have experienced an unprecedented expansion in recent years. It is therefore advisable to be extra careful.
If you think you are the victim of a virus or a malicious application , it is important to act very quickly. Trojans, malware, spyware may not yet have started their doomed work..
When to worry
Viruses are very difficult to detect. Hackers are increasingly targeting their attacks. However, certain intrusions can affect your mobile and cause anomalies in the functioning of Android.
If you notice a significant slowdown in your phone, excessive battery consumption or strange behavior (apps that open on their own, ads that appear without reason on the screen), there is a good chance that your machine will infect. A thorough cleaning of Android is required..
Remove malicious applications
The Play Store receives special attention from Google. The American giant regularly cleans up its app store. He does not hesitate to remove all software presenting risks. Please note that some malware can sometimes bypass Google’s security systems.
Similarly, installing applications outside the Play Store or downloading APKs increases the risk of contamination. If you think that an application is causing your problems, it is imperative to uninstall it as soon as possible.
- Open your phone settings
- Click on applications in the device section
- Select the apps likely to be a virus from the list
- Do not hesitate to type their names into a search engine to find out if you are actually in the presence of a virus
- Click on the uninstall button
Application cannot be uninstalled
It sometimes happens that certain applications downloaded from the net pose enormous problems (slowdowns, crashing, bug or even virus). Obviously the simplest solution would be to delete them. Unfortunately this is not always possible.
Start by checking that your virus has not taken administrator rights on your device. This mode allows apps to perform specific tasks or activate specific settings.
- Open your smartphone settings
- In the security section, click on device administrators
- Disable any apps that don't seem legitimate to you
Note that by default, Google authorizes the Android device manager to have so-called administrator rights. You can also find in this list antivirus-type apps or tools to manage the screen lock.
If despite your efforts nothing works, then you will have to use the safe mode of Android. This option allows you to start your smartphone without third-party applications. Once activated, you can safely remove problematic processes and software. You can find more information here: Remove a malicious android app in safe mode.
How to protect your mobile from a virus
Everyone knows this old proverb. Prevention is better than cure. This is why it is recommended not to download applications or software that does not come from a store recognized as safe. In order to avoid any risk, it is also recommended to prevent the installation of apps from unknown sources . See the tutorial: how to protect yourself from malware
Also consider updating your phone or installing an antivirus. These tools will help you protect yourself from virus and malware attacks. They provide real-time protection of the system. In case of suspicious behavior, you will be notified immediately.
