Why is my phone taking me to random websites?

Try going to Settings>Apps>All​, select the browser, and Force Stop, then Clear Cache/Clear Data. If the browser syncs with Chrome (or if you’re using Chrome), make sure you clear out your Chrome history on your desktop as well, since they sync. I had the same problem.

Why won’t my phone let me get into any apps?

Update the App Open the Google Play Store, tap the hamburger menu in the upper-left corner, then select “My apps & games.” Apps that have updates available are listed here. If you see your malfunctioning app on the list, tap Update, then check it again to see if the issue has been resolved.

How can I tell if my phone has a virus?

Signs your Android phone may have a virus or other malware

1. Your phone is too slow.
2. Apps take longer to load.
3. The battery drains faster than expected.
4. There is an abundance of pop-up ads.
5. Your phone has apps you don’t remember downloading.
6. Unexplained data usage occurs.
7. Higher phone bills arrive.

What does URL mean on my phone?

It means Universal Resource Locator – it’s the internet address of a computer, like this one is quora.com. You don’t find it on your phone, you type it into the web browser on your phone.

Why does my Android phone keep restarting randomly?

This could be down to malware that is overloading the phone’s resources or clashing with other applications. You may also experience continued running of applications despite efforts to close them, or even have the phone itself crash and/or restart repeatedly.

How do I block unwanted text messages on my phone?

Go to Settings and tap on Messages. Scroll down to Filter Unknown Senders and toggle the setting on. If you are an Android user, open your phone app and tap on the three-dot icon and choose Settings. Under Settings, enable Caller ID & Spam. 6. Get some extra help.

Is someone spying on your cell phone?

From targeted breaches and vendetta-fueled snooping to opportunistic land grabs for the data of the unsuspecting, here are twelve ways someone could be spying on your cell phone – and what you can do about it. 1. Spy apps There is a glut of phone monitoring apps designed to covertly track someone’s location and snoop on their communications.

How do I know if my phone is being remotely accessed?

Someone may have unauthorized remote access to your smartphone. Unexpected reboots may indicate someone has remote admin access and can reboot your device at will. This would also indicate they have all sorts of other access to your device and the personal data stored on it.