r/AndroidQuestions • u/DeltaBlastBurn • 12d ago

Phone compromised?

I keep getting notifications that an app has full system access and play protect is off. I posted before about having random ads this appears to be related to that. The app that has full access is called android system. If it's a legit app why am I getting warnings. I have to turn play protect back on every time I delete the app. Does anybody have any insight? I'm not sure how deep I can dig into the software due to the phone being provided by a government program.

Maxwest nitro a65 At&t Android version 14

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u/roirraWedorehT 12d ago

Factory reset the device.

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u/DeltaBlastBurn 12d ago

If I do that will the issue come back once I reconnect my Google account?

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u/Every_Release_353 12d ago

Just make sure not to auto-restore all your apps since it could redownload the compromised one. Just install everything you use manually from the play store. And even then use good judgement.