How to Remove an Android Virus | Norton Mobile Security

Viruses for Android are rare, but they exist. Here's what to do if you think your phone is misbehaving without an obvious explanation.

Aside from sluggish performance, one of the most commonly cited symptoms of an Android virus is that the web browser is redirecting to a porn site or you are experiencing dodgy pop-ups.

In such instances the best thing to do is clear your browser cache, either within the browser's own settings menu or by going to Apps & Notifications > Chrome > Storage > Clear Cache.

This is much less drastic than performing a system reset, which is the other surefire way to get rid of an Android virus, and possible via the Settings > System > Reset Options > Erase All Data menu.

But what if there are other things going on in the background that you don't know about?

Truth be told, Android viruses are incredibly rare. A misbehaving device is not usually caused by malware, but rather the ever-growing build-up of junk files, which will eventually cause the whole system to slow down (something a factory reset can also help).

But Android viruses do exist, and it is possible that your phone or tablet is suffering from a malicious software infection, usually brought about by the installation of a dodgy app from outside the confines of the Google Play store - but the Play Store is not always a safe haven.

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