Virus on Android smartphone - what to do?
If you've caught a virus on your Android smartphone, the horror is great. We'll show you how to remove it.
Android virus: infection and prevention
- Infection: In contrast to the AppStore, everyone is allowed to upload and offer an app in the Google Play Store. This opens the door for apps that distribute malware. The malware also gets to your smartphone via MMS messages, emails, downloads or open WiFi networks.
- Prevention: In general, you should be careful in the Google Play Store. Check the trustworthiness of apps and manufacturers. In the next paragraph, we present some apps that can remove a virus. To keep your smartphone free of viruses in the future, you should keep an app with active virus protection on your smartphone.
Android: Install virus scanner
There are numerous virus protection apps that not only check your cell phone after installation, but also protect you from now on. Download one of the following apps and run a scan. If the app doesn't find what you're looking for, try another one.
- Avast Mobile Security & Antivirus
- Kaspersky Internet Security
- Bitdefender Antivirus Free
- Avira Antivirus Security
Android: Reset to factory settings
If the virus cannot be removed at all, all that remains is a reset to the factory settings. In this practical tip, we show you step-by-step instructions on how to save all content on your smartphone and then set it up again.
Expert tip: Perfect protection against viruses with a new smartphone
So that you are perfectly protected against malware and viruses in the future, you should always have the latest version of Android installed. This is the only way to protect you from large and dangerous security gaps.
- But there is a problem here: Many manufacturers no longer provide older smartphones with the necessary security updates. So you remain on vulnerable, insecure systems.
- The best way to protect your data is with a current smartphone that also supports the latest Android version. You can find the best and cheapest offers in our always current best list.
