{"id":2328,"date":"2015-08-31T17:56:22","date_gmt":"2015-08-31T16:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.hovatek.com\/?p=2328"},"modified":"2022-08-15T22:13:20","modified_gmt":"2022-08-15T22:13:20","slug":"how-to-remove-adware-from-an-android-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-adware-from-an-android-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to remove Adware from an Android phone"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you get that unexpected Advert popup or sudden browser redirect (usually to a game, e-commerce or adult website) on your Android phone? Well, chances are you’ve been hit by an Adware.\u00a0In my previous article on managing unwanted Android applications (see\u00a0https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-bloatware-on-an-android-phone\/<\/a> ), I explained what Bloatware are and how to manage \/ remove them. In this guide, we’ll be discussing Adware on Android phones and how to get rid of them. For PC users making use of Google Chrome browser, see https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-adware-from-google-chrome-pc-browser\/<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n

What are Adware?<\/h3>\n

Adware are programs \/ scripts which serve\u00a0advertisements (mostly unsolicited) to target users. The adverts being referred to here could either be media (for viewing \/ listening) or sponsored applications (for installation).<\/p>\n

How do I know when my phone has been infected with Adware?<\/h3>\n

Adware don’t necessarily have to be installed on your Android phone to do their job. They could be embedded in websites you visit. Some symptoms to look out for include:<\/p>\n