This video will show you how to remove malware and viruses on Android. It includes the following:

  1. How to check for a virus.
  2. Android safe mode.
  3. Remove shady applications.

How to remove a virus from Android

  1. Uninstall suspicious or shady apps – Being able to identify any applications you don’t remember downloading is an essential step to making sure your phone is virus-free, and to remove future malware. Any apps you don’t need must be uninstalled, to remove the virus.
  2. Download and run an antivirus scan – There is a lot of security software available on the Google Play Store such as AVG, Avast Mobile, and Norton Security. It is recommended to download antivirus software if you notice unusual behavior on your device.
  3. Factory reset your phone – If your Android device is completely infected and it looks like there is nothing you can do about the virus – it’s recommended to perform a factory reset and remove everything on your device. This, in turn, cleans up any residue that the malware may have left, and clears out the device’s storage so that it returns to a factory state.
  4. Stop malware infections before they happen – If you download apps from somewhere other than the Google Play Store, chances are likely that your Android device could get infected with unwanted rootkits and malware, these need to be removed. There have been many cases where mobile devices have been hacked by an attacker and used as in a botnet, or as a virus tool to mine bitcoins within the background. We advise you to check for decreased battery life, slow experiences, higher data usage, suspicious notifications, and pop-up ads – as this may be an indication of whether or not you’ve got a virus infection going on.

 

How to help you stay protected against viruses

Now that we’ve shown you a variety of methods for how to remove a virus on Android, here are ways on preventing viruses from infecting your device:

  1. Start using robust mobile security software to further remove malicious threats.
  2. Stay up to date with the latest system updates.
  3. Don’t pay attention to suspicious or unfamiliar links on the web, in email, or in text messages.
  4. Use password managers like NordPass to generate safe and secure passwords for your online accounts.
  5. Secure your Wi-Fi with a VPN when connecting to public Wi-Fi.
  6. Install apps only from Google Play Store.

We hope that this article has helped you on the topic of how to remove a virus from your Android smartphone. Please contact us via the website for any assistance.