How To Remove A Virus Or Malware On Samsung Galaxy
Google and Samsung provides extra scanning features to lessen chances of bad apps from being installed but your device can still be infected by a virus or malware from sneaky ads, booby-trapped websites, or email links you click.
In some cases, a bad app may be installed, which can then compromise a device’s security later on. If you think that your Samsung Galaxy has a virus, don’t worry as you can remove it relatively easily.
Learn how to do that by following this guide.
Ways to get rid of viruses and malware from a Samsung Galaxy
Other tips to prevent getting a virus or malware
There are a few simple rules that you can observe to minimize risk from viruses and malware. Make sure that you do these things all the time:
- Avoid getting apps outside the Play Store or Galaxy Store.
- Do not install any anti-virus or anti-malware apps. Some of these apps are actually laden with viruses themselves. Your Samsung device has a built-in security app under Settings>Device care>Security.
- Make sure that your device’s software and apps are updated.
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