Digital distribution stores like The Google Play Store make sure that their apps are safe to download and install.You can download files from unofficial sources and install apps on your phone.This can cause damage to your phone.There are a few things you can do to get rid of a virus on your phone.You can learn how to remove a virus from your phone.
Step 1: If your phone is acting strange, think about it.
When browsing the internet, it's not uncommon to see ads that try to convince you that your phone has a problem when it doesn't.If your phone is giving you problems, it's more likely that you have a virus.Is it moving at a slow pace?Do apps crash often?Do you often need to restart your phone?These issues can occur on older phones and tablets as well as phones that are experiencing a hardware failure.If your phone is more than a few years old, it's time to upgrade.
Step 2: You should consider if you downloaded apps from unofficial sources.
Most of the apps you download from the various app stores are checked for viruses.Infections may be contained in apps installed from unofficial app stores or from APK files on the internet.If anyone with access to your phone has downloaded any apps from unofficial sources, ask them.It's not impossible to get a viruses from an app you download from the Play Store.It is possible to do a search on recent apps you have downloaded to see if there is any information about them.
Step 3: If you transferred files to your phone, think about it.
If you transfer files to your phone, they can get on it.This can happen through email, cloud storage, or transfer from your computer to your phone via a cable.
Step 4: If the problem happens when a specific app is running, consider it.
Does the problem happen when a specific app is running?That can be a sign that the app has a problem.
Step 5: The problem may have started when you installed the app.
Did the problem start when you installed a specific app or downloaded a file?This can be a sign that the app has a problem.
Step 6: You can open the settings app.
There is an icon that looks like a gear.You can open the settings menu by tapping the icon in the apps menu.Administrative privileges will be granted to some malicious apps.This is to keep them from being deleted.Check for unauthorized administrative privileges in apps and turn them off.
Step 7: You can use the magnifying glass icon.
The settings menu is in the upper-right corner.This shows the search bar.
Step 8: You can type device admin in the search bar.
The menu items are related to device administrative privileges.
Step 9: The option relates to apps with administrative privileges.
This option is not the same as the other one.This could be "Device administrators" or something similar.Most of the time, this option is found in the "Security" menu.
Step 10: The apps you don't want to have administrative privileges are next to the switch.
Look for apps that you didn't grant administrative privileges for.To turn on administrative privileges, tap the switch next to the app name.
Step 11: You can restart your phone in Safe Mode.
Safe Mode makes it easier to remove malicious apps.In Safe Mode, you can use the following steps to restart your phone.The Power menu will appear on the screen if you press and hold the power button.Wait until a "Safe Mode" icon appears.To restart your phone, tap to do so.
Step 12: You can open the settings app.
There is an icon that looks like a gear.You can open the settings menu by tapping the icon in the apps menu.
Step 13: There is a magnifying glass icon.
The settings menu can be found in the upper-right corner.This shows the search bar.
Step 14: Use the search bar to type apps.
The app menu option is displayed in the search results.
Step 15: There are apps that you can tap.
You can see the apps that have been installed on your phone.
Step 16: You should tap the app to see if it has a virus.
This can be an app you installed from an unauthorized source, or it can cause problems on your phone.
Step 17: Force stop.
It can be at the bottom of the screen or below the app icon on the information page.The app must stop if the app is running.
Step 18: You can tap uninstall.
There is a prompt at the bottom of the screen asking if you want to uninstall the app.
Step 19: Wait, tap Ok.
The app is deleted.If you suspect other apps are affected by a virus, repeat.
Step 20: In Safe Mode, restart your phone.
You can more easily uninstall malicious apps in Safe Mode.You can use the following steps to restart your phone.The Power menu appears on the screen if you press and hold the power button.Wait until a "Safe Mode" icon appears.To restart your phone, tap to do so.
Step 21: The Files app is on your phone.
It is in the menu.This app has an icon that is similar to a folder.The "My Files" app is available on the phones and tablets of the company.It's inside the folder.
Step 22: There are malicious files in this folder.
You can find the files in your Downloads folder.You can browse files in your storage or card.
Step 23: If you suspect a file is malicious, tap and hold it.
A checkmark is next to the file.There is an empty circle next to the rest of the files.
Step 24: There are files you want to remove.
There are any files you downloaded from your computer.If you downloaded any files around the time your phone or tablets started giving you problems, look for them.
Step 25: There is a button that you can tap to remove it.
It is at the bottom of the screen.There is an icon that looks like a trashcan.
Step 26: Move to the trash.
The files are removed and put in the Trash folder.
Step 27: You can tap.
It is in the upper right corner.There is a drop-down menu.
Step 28: Trash can be tapped.
The Trash folder has all the files in it.Make sure you don't keep any files in the trash.If you want to keep a file, tap and hold it.The checkmark circle is next to the files you want to keep.Then tap.
Step 29: The tap is empty.
It is in the upper right corner.There is an alert at the bottom of the screen asking if you want to permanently remove the files from your trash.
Step 30: There is empty trash.
All apps in the Trash will be permanently deleted.
Step 31: You need to download and install Malwarebytes.
There is a free and trusted app that you can use to run a virus Scan on your phone.The following steps are used to download and install Malwarebytes.You can type "Malwarebytes" at the top of the search bar.There is a tap.Next to Malwarebytes, tap it.
Step 32: You can open it.
There is a blue icon with a white "M" in the middle.To open Malwarebytes, tap the icon.Once the download is done, you can use the Play Store.
Step 33: Get started.
There is a blue button at the bottom of the screen.
Step 34: Give permission by tapping it.
There is a blue button at the bottom of the screen.If you give it access to your files, it will be able to detect and remove viruses.
Step 35: Allow to be tapped.
Permission to access your files and folders is granted by this.
Step 36: To Skip, tap.
It is in the upper right corner.You can either sign up for a Premium account or try a free trial.If you don't want to sign up for a Premium account, you can tap in the upper-right corner.
Step 37: Scan now.
There is a green button in the middle of the screen.This will start scanning your phone.It may take a while for your phone to be scanned.
Step 38: Make sure you back up your data.
All your personal files, including photos, videos, and downloaded files will be erased if you perform a factory reset on your phone.It's a good idea to back up your phone or tablets before doing a factory reset.Only use this method as a last resort.Go to the app and backup your phone or tablets.The magnifying glass icon is in the upper-right corner.You can type "Accounts" in the search bar.Go to your account on the internet.The icon that resembles two rotating arrows can be tapped.
Step 39: You should back up your photos and videos.
If you want to backup your photos and videos, turn on sync.You can use a variety of cloud storage apps.You can use the following steps to back up your photos.The photos are in the app.There are three horizontal lines in the upper-right corner.There is a tap.The switch next to "back up and sync" needs to be turned on.
Step 40: You can open the settings app.
There is an icon that looks like a gear.You can open the settings menu by tapping the icon in your apps menu.
Step 41: There is a magnifying glass icon.
The settings menu is in the upper-right corner.This shows the search bar.
Step 42: Go to the search bar and type in a new password.
This shows the settings on your phone.
Step 43: You can factory reset your phone.
Depending on the type of phone or tablet you have, this may be listed on either the stock version of the device or the premium version.
Step 44: Erase all data with a tap.
If you choose to restore your phone to its factory settings, it will read "Erase all data (factory reset)", "Factory Data Reset", or something similar.You can factory reset your phone.
Step 45: To reset or remove all data, scroll to the bottom and tap.
There are apps and data that will be erased when a factory reset is performed.If you're sure you want to factory reset your phone, scroll to the bottom and tap.After the factory reset is complete, your phone will come back to its original state.You will have to go through the setup again.You will be able to restore your files from a backup during the setup process.There is a possibility that this is not the case.