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<\/p>\nGOOGLE has a clever system that alerts you over dodgy apps that you should delete.<\/p>\n
If you're an Android phone owner, it's important to make sure you're using it correctly.<\/p>\n
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The warning works via Google Play Protect, a feature designed to scan apps and warn you if something is wrong.<\/p>\n
"Your device comes with a built-in, free security tool: Google Play Protect," Google explained.<\/p>\n
"Google Play Protect analyzes potentially harmful apps before you download them.<\/p>\n
"And Android regularly scans your apps for malware, prompting you to uninstall any bad apps."<\/p>\n
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If Google Play Protect is switched on, you may see a warning that says: "Play Protect warning".<\/p>\n
It may say something like "This app can damage your device, add hidden charges to your mobile bill, or steal your personal information."<\/p>\n
If you see one of these warnings (or any other) from Google Play Protect, consider deleting \u2013 or avoid installing \u2013 the app in question.<\/p>\n
You can also check your apps and games list to scan apps for problems.<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Google Play Protect is usually on by default.<\/p>\n But you can check that it's on \u2013 and make sure you didn't ever turn it off accidentally \u2013 very easily.<\/p>\n Just open the Google Play Store app and tap on your profile icon in the top-right.<\/p>\n Now tap on Play Protect and then choose Settings.<\/p>\n Then simply make sure that Scan Apps With Play Protect is switched on.<\/p>\n You can also set it up to automatically scan unknown apps that were installed from outside of the Google Play Store.<\/p>\n Just go back into the Play Protect settings and turn Improve Harmful App Detection on.<\/p>\n It's also important to check how an app might be using your data before you even download it.<\/p>\n Google noted: "Before you install an app, you can view details from the developer about how they handle your data.<\/p>\n "To do so, go to the Data safety section on an app\u2019s detail page.<\/p>\n "Under 'Data safety,' you\u2019ll find a summary of the app\u2019s data safety practices. For more detail, tap 'See details'.<\/p>\n "This way, you can make more informed decisions about what apps you use and download with confidence."<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-24100297-1695477288341.jpg\")
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