Unwanted ads on the phone are annoying and distracting. Sometimes you even can't find the "close" option and wonder if your phone has a virus.
The malware may help explain this.
What is Malware?
You may accidentally downloaded malware, which it disguises as legitimate software and hard for you to differentiate as so many applications have been downloaded on your phone.
What is malware and how to recognize it?
Malware is a type of virus that can display pop-up ads or run automatically on your phone without permission.
It can affect your normal use and even be disruptive to your phone or steal personal information.
How to Prevent
Malware on the Phone
Fighting malware can be frustrating.
The best way to stop pop-ups and unwanted apps is to prevent malware installation from the start:
Keep off malicious websites and unknown sources.
Avoid connecting to unknown WiFi networks, and scanning unknown codes.
Make sure all apps are downloaded in HONOR App Market.
How to Remove
Malware on Your Phone
If you have malware on your phone,
try to find and remove it.
Method 1
Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, find apps downloaded from outside of HONORApp Market platforms or any other suspicious auto-downloading apps. and tap to uninstall them. the existence of malware if a folder is displayed, tap and uninstall.
Method 1
Malware might be hidden with transparent icons if the above method failed. Press and hold the icon until it's magnified, and drag the icon to the suspected malware location. It indicates the existence of malware if a folder is displayed, tap and uninstall.
  • Method 1
    Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, find apps downloaded from outside of HONORApp Market platforms or any other suspicious auto-downloading apps. and tap to uninstall them. the existence of malware if a folder is displayed, tap and uninstall.
  • Method 2
    Malware might be hidden with transparent icons if the above method failed. Press and hold the icon until it's magnified, and drag the icon to the suspected malware location. It indicates the existence of malware if a folder is displayed, tap and uninstall.
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* The methods take Magic UI 6.0 as an example. Please refer to the actual situation.
Refrain to download from unknown websites and codes, and remove malware timely. Say goodbye to malware and use your phone safer and more secure.