You can tell if your phone has malware if you experience excessive and unusual battery drain, constant overheating, sudden pop-up ads, or the presence of apps you didn't install.
Steps to disinfect the device:
- Check for suspicious permissions: Uninstall recent apps that request unnecessary access (e.g., a flashlight app asking for contacts access).
- Scan with Google Play Protect or a trusted antivirus: Run a thorough security scan.
- Perform a factory reset if the problem persists: This is the definitive method to eliminate any persistent threat from the operating system.
