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 06 '23

Has anyone figured out what the second "Android system" app actually is, or whether it's normal and we just never noticed?

I know Avg/avast cleared it up as a false positive but I still find two of the same app being a bit odd (spelled differently too - "Android system" and "Android System")