# How to Tell If Your Phone Has a Virus

> The Download One way to tell if your phone has a virus is if it includes apps you don't remember installing. Phone viruses can also make the device glitchy, display ads, and increase data usage.

- **Source:** [Lifewire](https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-tell-if-your-phone-has-a-virus-11735856?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=683b4ab976d0af2dc8c2d8e4)
- **Published:** 2025-05-31
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #phone #tell #virus #apps #attachments #blame #data #device
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