Signs your Android phone can be hacked

A hacked phone shows these signs: battery drains fast, data usage spikes, strange apps installed, pop-up ads, slowed performance, or unexpected texts being sent. If you see any of these, run a Google Play Protect scan immediately and uninstall any suspicious apps. If that doesn't help, you can need to factory reset.

Hacked phones show warning signs like sudden battery drain, high data usage, unknown apps, strange pop-ups, or slow performance. Your phone can be sending out data to hackers or running malware in the background. We'll explain what signs to look for, how to check if you're compromised, and what to do if you find a problem.