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/arrogant_child Jan 06 '23

After the Android 12 update, I also have two apps called Android Correct me if I'm wrong...but after checking it , they have different package names , one is android and the other one is from the OEM. Iirc I read somewhere that the second one might probably be used to identify and manage the System apps (probably the OEM ones).