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Is your Android gadget acting strangely?
It could be compromised with malware.
Since there isn’t a one-size-fits-all hacking method, figuring out if your Android machine is hacked is challenging.
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In addition to Android machine hacking,you should also look to see if your Android machine is tapped.
One of the best ways to see if your phone has been hacked is to check your battery usage.
OpenSettings>Battery>Battery usageand look for an unknown app and/or anything draining the battery faster than usual.
In this scenario, you probably have a keylogger or virus hiding its name to prevent being found.
As a general rule, look for anything unusually draining the battery.
The images above show my smartphone with typical battery usage and drainage.
If your battery drains far too quickly, and you wonder, “Is my phone hacked?”
then perform this check.
These are apps you didn’t install yourself.
Navigate toSettings > Apps > All appsand scroll through the list of apps on your phone.
Find anything you don’t want, tap it, and selectUninstall.
Your Android gadget will have apps and components installed that may sound malicious but are benign.
But sometimes, pop-ups can be a headache and cause you trouble.
Watch for weird pop-ups or ads that look highly persuasive, threatening, or suspicious.
You should never punch them.
Usually, it makes your phone vibrate as pop-ups appear repeatedly.
Sometimes, your screen even flashes.
But it’s completely fake; do not tap theRemove Virus Nowbutton; reboot your smartphone instead.
Similarly, avoid entering your credit card or password details on suspicious websites.
If you’re unsure,use a link checking websitebefore entering any details.
You may also notice strange behavior like launching apps spontaneously, lagging, or persistently crashing.
Hopefully, it will deal with the app and phone crashes due to malware.
Remember thatthis process deletes everything on your phone, so be sure before proceeding.
Go toSettings > System > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset).
Only resort to this when all other methods fail.
Note that factory resetting your phone will wipe out everything.
