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.).

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.

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 ...