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Galaxy S23
Other than obvious, how do you know your device has been hacked?
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0riginulll
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Overheating, pop up ads, finding apps or files you didn't install, changed settings, just to name a few. Why do you think you have been hacked?
realaud
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Usually, it's not your phone that's been hacked, but one of your accounts. But, it's more likely youve acquired some malware.
What is happening with your phone?
What is happening with your phone?
The_Chief
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Sounds like a malicious app was installed that has permission to install other apps (including malware). Try restarting your phone in Safe Mode: if the symptoms resolve, it's definitely an app. Then it's a matter of uninstalling apps that were installed just before the problems started. However: if the malware installed itself as a system app, not even a factory reset will clear it. You would have to take the phone to an authorized repair center and have it completely wiped.
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