My girlfriend's dad recently gifted her a new phone, but she's worried he might have installed some kind of spying app on it. After doing a complete factory reset, she wants to make sure there's no spyware left. What can we do to confirm the phone is safe? Any tips on checking for or removing potential spy apps?
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How old is she? If she's under 18, it's pretty legal for parents to keep tabs on their kids' phones. However, if your girlfriend is 22 and her dad isn’t tech-savvy, it’s unlikely he set up anything that wouldn’t be erased with a hard reset.
A factory reset usually wipes everything and returns your phone to like-new condition. If you want to be extra cautious, I’d suggest creating a new email account for her on the phone too, just to keep things fresh.
She's 22 and her dad's just a control freak, not a tech guy.