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System apps

(Topic created on: 09-18-2022 07:49 PM)
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amélie
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A hacker put many ofbmy apps in the system apps section like for exemple Microsoft excel so i cant uninstall.
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RedDogRabbit
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"A hacker"? lol 

What region / country are you in, and why would any alleged "hacker" Install MS Excel, never mind that installing a user app, as a system app, couldn't happen without Root. 

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amélie
Beginner Level 2
Galaxy A
Its someone i know. I guess its to get into my files with one drive
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RedDogRabbit
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Thing is, that the only ways to make a user app, a system app, is with physical access to the phone, AND gaining the equivalent of Windows Administrator Rights, which requires Root access. Even then, if it's not a System app baked into the Firmware by Samsung, you should be able to disable it.

What device do you have? 

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Helenna
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Hi amélie, can you please provide us the model of your device?

Also, if you think your phone has been hacked, the very first thing you should do is perform a factory data reset. This will clear all of your personal data off of your phone and kick out the hacker.

Once the phone has been reset, you should change the password for your Samsung and Google account, along with any other account you had on the phone, like bank accounts, etc. If any of your accounts have security questions, changing them may be a good idea. On top of this, you should turn on two-step verification for any accounts that have this option, including your Samsung account.

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RedDogRabbit
Expert Level 5
Galaxy A

Really don't understand how anyone gets randomly ha*cked?

I've run Android in it's potentially most vulnerable state (Rooted & Testing Custom Roms) and never, ever had any issues with ha*ckers.

I mean, don't provide any personal information on sites that have warnings, or sketchy to begin with.

I've never used any so called "anti-virus" apps or software.

Using common sense, not sharing passwords etc, it's really all pretty simple stuff.