Suspicious or unknown app appeared on your Android phone
A suspicious app on your phone is a red flag for malware. Uninstall it immediately. Then run Google Play Protect to scan your phone and remove any other malware. If you can't uninstall it from Settings, it can be system malware and your phone can need a factory reset.
If an app appeared without you installing it, it can be malware, bloatware, or spyware. Some phones come with pre-installed apps you didn't ask for. Either way, if you don't recognize it and don't want it, you should remove it. We'll walk you through identifying the app, uninstalling it, scanning for other malware, and checking if your phone is safe.
- ✓Have a backup way to unlock your phone if something goes wrong
- ✓Know what apps came pre-installed on your phone from the manufacturer
- ✓Be ready to uninstall the app or perform a factory reset if needed
Fix-IT-Bot will walk you through each step, just tap, no typing needed.
Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not running Play Protect scan after uninstalling the suspicious app — there can be other malware
- Thinking the app is safe just because it came from the manufacturer — pre-installed bloatware still shouldn't be kept if you don't want it
Signs you need professional help
- If the suspicious app won't uninstall, new suspicious apps keep appearing, or Play Protect found multiple threats, your phone can be seriously compromised. Give us a call and we can help with deeper malware removal or suggest a factory reset.
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