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My browser is automatically opening and defaulting to a certain website when I unlock my phone

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Roofman Jack
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Galaxy S24

Help! Every time I unlock my phone, or close any active app, or transition between apps, my phone automatically launches my browser and opens the website of a particular banking/payment app (the name of whom I'm not permitted to type here, for some reason).

I have un-installed said payment app, and that DID stop it auto-launching my default browser, but it still ATTEMPTS to launch (prompts me for which browser to use). 

The problem persists even after I restart the device, clear browser cache & browsing, history etc. 

This is so frustrating! I hope someone can offer insight/help on this.

This issue just started a few days ago, shortly after making a payment from the ca$h app. I had not changed any settings in the app. Have had the ca$h app on my device(s) for years, but never had this happen before now. 

If anyone has any resolution for this, please help! 

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meself
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Galaxy S24
It could be the site you used the app on or got malware some how
Robin621k
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Galaxy S24
Try to clear browsing history and cookies, especially COOKIES!

BTW what browser are you using?
SenseiKayJayy
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Yea clear the cache on the browser. Or uninstall that browser your using and reinstall it.
Dan2023
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@Roofman Jack If that doesn't work, I think you're looking at a factory reset of your device.

I don't need to remind you to backup your phone, because you already do that, right?

BTW How old are you to know of The Wolfman?
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