Genius Google trick helps you delete dangerous apps from any Android phone
A malicious app can cause all kinds of problems – including stealing from you, making your phone slower, or even draining its battery life.It works in the background by default, scanning apps that you've downloaded from the Google Play Store.'APPY DAYSBefore you download an app from the Google Play Store, it'll run a safety check.
But it's also possible to have apps scanned that were installed from other stores – or downloaded directly from websites. "When you turn on the 'Improve harmful app detection' setting, you allow Google Play Protect to automatically send unknown apps to Google."You'll want to look for a setting called Improved Harmful App Detection – make sure that it's switched on.Inside UK's 'most HAUNTED house' where owner was 'attacked by evil ghosts'Chances are that you use your phone more than any other computing device.
So it's important to always be cautious when downloading anything – apps, videos, photos, or any other type of file.Try to avoid downloading apps from third-party stores or straight off the internet.Check the permissions that an app has requested in your settings too. Does it really need access to your camera, microphone, or photos? Don't be afraid to deny those permissions.
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