How to remove/ prevent parental spy app ?

Mazhar

My Android phone is likely get infected by those apps for misusage. I already tried to factory reset but I'm not sure if it is enough or not? Can you pls give me some advices on this subject? I've installed anti virus program bitdefender and one more. Is there anything else that I have to do?

Flanksy

Good Day @Mazhar,

Normally a factory reset of a device should remove any spyware as it will set the device back to the factory configured settings that are stored in an inaccessible storage. As for my understanding, the installation of more than one antivirus is normally not recommended due to the installation of multiple antivirus programs can cause conflicts, which can lead to errors, slow down your device, and even cause protection mechanisms to fail.

As for some more advice on spyware, I will advice to have a look at the link below for more details regarding this.

https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/control-your-privacy-series-how-to-detect-and-remove-invasive-apps-spying-on-your-phone/?srsltid=AfmBOopIQqYGgPnqHz-afgLP0EgSeBUbmoife7ekB7nKzAvPMPcUbYcz%2F

I hope that this helps you with your question.

Best Regards,

Flanksy✌️

Flexx

Additionally, you can install the VirusTotal app for Android, which scans your device with multiple antimalware vendors and alerts you if any app installed on your Android device may be malicious and which antimalware is detecting it. You can download the VirusTotal app for Android from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.funnycat.virustotal&hl=en_IN&pli=1

Regards

Mazhar

Thank you very much Flansky. It helped me a lot. 🙏👍

Flanksy

Hi @Mazhar,

You're welcome and I'm glad it could help you resolve your issue 😉

Best Regards,

Flanksy✌️