Quick Answer: How to Remove Virus on Android?
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How do I get rid of a virus on my Android phone?

How to remove a virus from an Android phone

  • Step 1: Go to the Google Play Store and download and install AVG AntiVirus for Android.
  • Step 2: Open the app and tap the Scan button.
  • Step 3: Wait while the app scans and checks your apps and files for any malicious software.
  • Step 4: If a threat is found, tap Resolve.

How do I get rid of a virus on my Samsung phone?

How to remove a virus from Android

  1. Put your phone or tablet into Safe mode.
  2. Open your Settings menu and choose Apps, then make sure you’re viewing the Downloaded tab.
  3. Tap on the malicious app (clearly it won’t be called ‘Dodgy Android virus’, this is just an illustration) to open the App info page, then click Uninstall.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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