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factory reset for virus

(Topic created on: 11-23-2019 07:13 AM)
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storyspeller
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Hey members do anyone know how to remove virus from a smartphone. Can we do that by doing factory reset?

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In the case of smartphones, to date we have not seen malware that replicate itself like a PC virus can, and specifically on Android this does not exist because it is an open source based on linux, so technically there are no Android viruses. Most people think of any malicious software as a virus, even though it is technically inaccurate.

So specifically android has malware and no virus and for that each company releases security update with all the latest malware definition for detection of it.
You can use samsung inbuilt device care scan for this or if you want you can download quickheal or avast or any other options on playstore.

If you want to permanently remove it then you have to factory reset your device.

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Bro..that's called malware or might be there are some apps/software causing unusual problems in your device..so first, update your device to the latest security patch, 2nd uninstall all unnecessary apps(especially 3rd party apps from not so genuine sources), 3rd scan your device, using inbuilt security system, 4th turn on Google play protect, 5th and the last, if you really feel that these steps are not helping, then go for factory reset..👍

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boss1234
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if it is at software level then yes also how do you know there is virus
storyspeller
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there was sudden unwanted app opening things like that. but is there virus affecting more than software level?
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Tanmay11
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try bitdefender antivirus.
vivek1st
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Please update your device with the latest security patch. If you have done so then please Click on settings - Device Care and run a full diagnostic using it. You don't have to install any third party Antivirus for this. Enjoy your Beast.
abhi2700835
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October security patch by Samsung fixes virus still u are having problems go for a reset
storyspeller
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I got the update but I haven't updated I'm waiting for Android 10 update
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abhi2700835
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please update to October security patch its important and recommended by Google itself
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In the case of smartphones, to date we have not seen malware that replicate itself like a PC virus can, and specifically on Android this does not exist because it is an open source based on linux, so technically there are no Android viruses. Most people think of any malicious software as a virus, even though it is technically inaccurate.

So specifically android has malware and no virus and for that each company releases security update with all the latest malware definition for detection of it.
You can use samsung inbuilt device care scan for this or if you want you can download quickheal or avast or any other options on playstore.

If you want to permanently remove it then you have to factory reset your device.
storyspeller
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thank you brother, love it 😍