Google Play Protect says you have a harmful app
Google Play Protect is Android's antivirus system. If it warns about an app, take it seriously — most warnings are legitimate. Uninstall the app to protect your phone and data.
Google Play Protect is built into Android and continuously scans your apps for malware, spyware, and harmful code. When it finds something bad, it alerts you and recommends uninstalling. Most warnings are real — apps flagged by Google Play Protect contain actual malware or violate Google's policies. False positives are extremely rare.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Ignoring the warning and continuing to use the app — this risks your data and accounts
- Thinking the warning is always a false positive — false positives are very rare
- Not running a full device scan after uninstalling — other malware can still be on your phone
- Re-installing the app from the same source after uninstalling — that source is likely malicious
Signs you need professional help
- You found and uninstalled multiple harmful apps and warnings keep appearing
- You suspect you've been compromised (unauthorized account access, strange charges)
- Google Play Protect won't open or scan your device
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