This article explains how to remove a virus from an Android device. The information below should apply no matter who made your device (Samsung, Google, Huawei, Xiaomi, etc.).

Worried about malware on your Android? Discover effective methods on how to remove malware from Android and secure your device.

While the Google Play Store is generally safe, you can still get malware on your phone from other sources, like scam texts. Here's what to do if that happens.

However, rebooting an Android device into “safe mode” permits only Android core system apps to run by default, allowing for users to troubleshoot or remove buggy or problematic apps.

Safe Mode, which is a pre-installed Android functionality, is used by users to solve the problems of their devices by disabling third-party applications from running on the smartphone.

Boot your phone into safe mode and then delete any apps that could be infected. A full factory reset is another option, especially if you suspect a pesky, hard-to-remove virus. To help prevent ...