How To Detect Unsafe Apps On Android

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The Google Play Store is not the only way to download Android apps. Third-party marketplaces give you access to apps that are not available on the Play Store, as well as paid apps for free. By sideloading these apps, you're risking your personal data.

Sometimes apps on the Play Store are not safe either. They can ask for a host of permissions to access data they don't strictly need and push ads to track you. While Google works hard to keep harmful apps out of the store, you should take precautions too.

We'll show you how to avoid potentially dangerous apps on Android.

1. Avoid Installing Apps From Unknown Sources

The Play Store is the safest place to browse and install Android apps. Google employs a variety of security mechanisms and ensures that apps you download are safe. One such mechanism is Google Play Protect, which works in the background to scan apps from the Play Store and unknown sources.

To check the status of Play Protect on your device, open the Play Store and tap Menu > Play Protect. Then check the status of Recently scanned apps and toggle the Improve harmful app detection option to send unknown apps to Google for further review, if you like.

Sideload Only When Needed

Sideloading is the process of installing an app (via an APK file) on your device from sources other than the Play Store. When you sideload an app, you bypass Play Store protections and can put thus your device at risk from various security threats. There are both legitimate and illegitimate reasons for sideloading an app.

2. Avoid Third-Party App Stores

While third-party app stores can be great, not all marketplaces are the same. Many of them do not require developer registration to submit their apps. They often lack security controls, strict policies, and quality control, so it's easier to download malicious apps.

The Safest Third-Party App Stores

There are two marketplaces where you can download apps for free without worrying about any security issues.

F-Droid is an app store for free and open source Android apps. It's a community-run software project developed by a wide range of contributors. The documentation page list all the FAQs and support for releasing your app on the F-Droid store.

5. Always Install System Updates

Google releases monthly security updates for Android. Ideally, you should install the updates as they arrive because they protect your device against specific vulnerabilities malicious apps try to exploit.

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