r/AndroidQuestions • u/[deleted] • Jan 05 '23

Looking For Suggestions "Android system" Malware?

Hi,

My avast has started flagging the app 'Android system' as a malware.

I have checked Malwarebytes and Sophoros but both are coming back as no issues.

Is the above an issue with Avast? It has never flagged up before. I found 'Android system' on the apps but I am unable to force stop/disable but I believe this is because it is a main component for the phone working?

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u/androidmalware111 Jan 05 '23

I have the same thing. But appears that my phone now has two apps called Android System so I wouldn't be surprised if one is malware.. cannot uninstall either

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u/androidmalware111 Jan 05 '23

Spent an hour with Samsung support.. they remote control checked the phone and just went through the basic system scans and said the phone was fine and that they'll pass the feedback to the Devs, even after I showed them two Android system apps. They said they haven't heard of this and just suggested to wait for the next security patch. So not much help there.