Run a phone virus scan
- Step 1: Go to the Google Play Store and download and install AVG AntiVirus for Android.
- Step 2: Open the app and tap the Scan button.
- Step 3: Wait while the app scans and checks your apps and files for any malicious software.
- Step 4: If a threat is found, tap Resolve.
Do Android phones get viruses?
In the case of smartphones, to date we have not seen malware that replicate itself like a PC virus can, and specifically on Android this does not exist, so technically there are no Android viruses. Most people think of any malicious software as a virus, even though it is technically inaccurate.
How do you know if you have a virus on your Android?
If you see a sudden unexplained spike in data usage, it could be that your phone has been infected with malware. Go to settings, and tap on Data to see which app is using the most data on your phone. If you see anything suspicious, uninstall that app immediately.
How do you detect a virus?
#1 Remove the virus
- Step 1: Enter Safe Mode. Do this by turning your computer off and on again.
- Step 2: Delete Temporary Files. While you’re in Safe Mode, you should delete your Temporary Files using the Disk Cleanup tool:
- Step 3: Download a Virus Scanner.
- Step 4: Run a Virus Scan.
Is my phone infected with a virus?
Open your Settings menu and choose Apps, then make sure you’re viewing the Downloaded tab. If you don’t know the name of the virus you think has infected your Android phone or tablet, go through the list and look for anything dodgy-looking or that you know you haven’t installed or shouldn’t be running on your device.
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