How To Check For Viruses On Android?

Open Google Play Store and check Play Protect

Go to Play Store profile icon

Tap Play Protect

Run a scan

Review any warnings or detected harmful apps

Check Settings for unusual battery use

Check Settings for unusual data usage

Review installed apps for anything unfamiliar

Uninstall suspicious apps

Restart the phone in Safe Mode

Scan with a trusted antivirus app from the Play Store

Check browser pop-ups and redirects

Clear suspicious app cache and data

Update Android system software

Update all apps from the Play Store

Remove unknown admin apps in Security settings

Check for unknown accessibility services enabled

Back up important data

Factory reset the device if problems continue

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