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How do I get rid of unknown apps on Android?
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- Go to Settings → Device Manager → uncheck unknown app.
- Go to Setting → Apps → uninstall the first unnamed app from the list.
How do I get rid of unknown apps?
How to get rid of unwanted apps on your Android device
- Open up Settings on your device and go to Apps.
- Find an app you want to remove (in this case Samsung Health) and tap on it.
- You will see two buttons: Force stop or Disable (or Uninstall)
- Tap Disable.
- Select Yes/Disable.
- You’ll see the app gets Uninstalled.
How do I find unwanted apps on Android?
To view your Android device’s last scan status and make sure Play Protect is enabled go to Settings > Security. The first option should be Google Play Protect; tap it. You’ll find a list of recently scanned apps, any harmful apps found, and the option to scan your device on demand.
Why is my phone installing random apps?
It might be also possible that your Google account has been compromised which is leading to the problem of random apps keep installing by themselves in the background without your knowledge. As a safe practice, sign out of Google Account on your Android devices and then change the password.
How do I troubleshoot the running of your phone app?
Continue with the following troubleshooting advice. On your PC: Check if the Your Phone app can run in the background. Select Start (or press the Windows logo key on your keyboard), then select Settings > Privacy > Background apps. In the list Choose which apps can run in the background, ensure Your Phone is enabled.
Why can’t I connect to Your Phone Companion on my Android?
You’re signed into the Your Phone Companion app with the same Microsoft account as you’re using on your PC. For some Android devices, your Battery Optimization settings may interrupt your connection. We recommend turning it off for the companion app on your Android device (either Your Phone Companion or Link to Windows).
Why won’t my phone screen share work with my PC?
The Phone screen feature only works when your Android device and PC can communicate with each other. They’ll both need to be turned on and connected to the same network (for example, your home Wi-Fi). Common troubleshooting for Wi-Fi: