Android Tips Archives

AppWizard

September 24, 2024

Android owners urged to DELETE 2 apps that secretly sign you up to subscriptions

Android users are advised to uninstall two applications, Wuta Camera and Max Browser, which have been found to contain a new variant of Necro malware. These apps have over 11 million downloads combined and can install harmful payloads, including adware, tools for subscription fraud, and mechanisms for routing malicious traffic. Wuta Camera has over 10 million downloads, while Max Browser has 1 million. Google has removed Max Browser from its platform, but Wuta Camera is still available after a recent update that eliminated the malware. Users are encouraged to delete these apps and consider using antivirus software to check for infections.

AppWizard

August 4, 2024

Android users must delete 5 apps after malicious bank-raiding spy tech is found

Five applications containing hazardous spyware technology known as "Mandrake" have evaded detection on the Google Play Store for two years, amassing over 32,000 downloads since their introduction in 2022. The spyware can collect sensitive data, record user screens, simulate swipes and taps, and install additional malicious applications. Most downloads originated from the UK, with users also in Canada, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, and Peru. The identified apps have been removed from the platform, and Google Play Protect is continuously improving to combat such threats. The five apps are: AirFS - File sharing via Wi-Fi, Astro Explorer, Amber, CryptoPulsing, and Brain Matrix.

AppWizard

July 25, 2024

Android attack secretly subscribes users to paid services – 8 signs to look for

Millions of Android owners are at risk of a malware attack that silently raids their back accounts and stops other apps from alerting them. Hackers are taking advantage of the sudden popularity of a new game called Hamster Kombat to distribute Android malware.

AppWizard

July 5, 2024

‘Super weird’ Android problem is playing havoc with notifications, users claim

- Issue affecting some Google Pixel owners: Users are experiencing a bug with the Google Messages app where text notifications disappear immediately after appearing.

AppWizard

June 6, 2024

Android owners warned popular Google service is shutting down in just WEEKS

Google One is a cloud subscription service that includes a VPN, which will be shutting down on June 20. The VPN service will be rebranded as Pixel VPN by Google and will only be available for Pixel 7 or newer devices.

Tech Optimizer

April 25, 2024

How to Share Internet From Your Android Phone With a PC via Tethering

Tethering on Android allows you to share your phone's internet connection with other devices using methods like Wi-Fi hotspot, USB tethering, and Bluetooth tethering.

Tech Optimizer

April 14, 2024

How to Run Windows Apps on Android With Winlator

- Winlator allows users to run Windows applications on Android devices by using Wine and Box86 for emulation. - Winlator is not available on the Play Store but can be sideloaded from the official GitHub repository. - Users can set up Winlator by creating a container, adjusting screen size and graphics driver, and confirming the creation. - To run Windows apps on Android using Winlator, users need to place necessary files in the Downloads folder, launch Winlator, navigate to the D: drive, and install apps as needed. - Winlator promises continuous improvements to enhance compatibility and performance on Android devices.