My little brother has a knack for downloading apps that come from sketchy ads, which leads to ads randomly popping up when using legitimate apps. Until now, I could easily identify the troublesome app and uninstall it, but he's managed to download something that's proving to be a bigger hassle. It seems like this app has embedded itself so deep that I can't even access its app info or uninstall it as a regular app. I tried the usual steps, but the app just closes on its own. I suspect the app is called 'single line drawing' or something similar, and I'm really worried because my mom needs her phone for work. Any suggestions on how to deal with this?
5 Answers
Have you tried going to your phone's settings, tapping on 'Apps,' and looking for the problematic app there? That could help you uninstall it if it's listed. Also, maybe it’s time to limit his phone access—he clearly needs to learn the risks of downloading from shady sources.
If all else fails, consider factory resetting the phone. Just make sure to back up important data first. And definitely keep that phone away from your brother after you reset it!
I think you really need to restrict phone access for your little brother. He shouldn't be able to just download whatever he wants without supervision. Maybe set up some parental controls to prevent him from downloading apps in the future.
It’s possible to remove third-party system apps, so that's something you should look into. Also, check the accessibility permissions because sometimes apps misuse those! Installing a good antivirus could help too, just in case this is a more serious issue.
Honestly, just teaching him a lesson by keeping the phone out of his reach might be the best solution. And changing the PIN lock would add extra protection!
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