ANDROID users have started to realize that one of the most common issues that plague their devices could suggest that someone is tracking their location.
Battery issues are one of the most common problems for smartphone users, affecting them due to multiple reasons.
Android users are realizing that a faulty battery could suggest that someone is keeping tabs on their location.
A phone’s depleting battery could mean that an app is running on the background, even while you’re not using your phone.
These types of apps could grant other users access to all manner of private information, including your GPS location.
Realizing that someone has installed spyware on your device or is tracking you is a more complex process than realizing that your phone’s battery is draining faster than usual.
Still, there are a few things you can do to make sure your device is working properly and that your information is safe.
First, make sure to go over all of your apps and to know their purpose.
Apps are becoming increasingly common for all manner of things, and ask a lot of your private information.
If you’re not using the app regularly, it’s best to uninstall them.
If you decide to keep the app, check its security and privacy settings and make sure you’re comfortable with how much access it has to your private information.
It’s also very important to keep an eye out on apps that you don’t remember installing, since these could have been installed by a third party.
Other security measures that can make your phone safer include:
- Installing anti-virus software
- Backing up your important data and doing a factory reset on your device. This will wipe out all data and give you the chance to start over from scratch.
While it’s difficult to know how people gain access to other people’s devices, the best thing you can do to prevent this from happening is to avoid clicking on suspicious links while browsing or checking your emails and texts.
Lastly, when downloading apps, make sure that you download them directly from the Google Play Store.