Virtual threats are no longer unique to computers. Cell phones are also susceptible software that tracks activity and collects personal data, and they may be hidden on your device. There are programs that can be easily downloaded from the Internet and installed without the consent of the user. Know what to do if you suspect spy app hidden in your mobile phone.

Spy App on Android

You spy apps usually hide very well in the operating systems of mobile devices. But they leave traces that usually boil down to abnormal behavior smartphone. If your device is showing the following symptoms, it is good to make sure that the problem is not in the so-called stalker (spyware):

• Heating the device even when not in use;
• Excessive battery discharge;
• High data consumption even without using the Internet;
• Increased time to turn off or turn on the phone.

This is because spy apps are constantly running in the background. But these problems can also be caused by other factors.

How to know if there is a spy app on a mobile phone?

To check if you have a spy app installed on your mobile phone, just install the app “Hidden Application Detector” available on Google Play or similar.

The application scans the phone and shows what programs are hidden on the device. If an unwanted app appears, just click on it inside the app and uninstall it.

But be careful, not everything that is hidden is a malicious application. Some are even very important for the operation of the operating system. Therefore, it is worth doing some research before choosing to uninstall the program.

In the case of spyware applications that cannot be removed, you must restore factory settings from your smartphone (remember that this deletes all data on the device). After completing the process, restart your phone and re-download “Hidden Apps” to ensure that the app is no longer on your phone.

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