Last Updated on March 27, 2021
Alternatively, you can always get some of the best-paid android games, this will guarantee the safety of your device and spare you from the ordeal of having to deal with all the annoying ads.
3. Wi-Fi finder apps
If there is one type of app you should be really careful about, it’s the free wi-fi finders. The purpose of this app is to find your Wi-Fi hotspots.
They allegedly provide you with a map that pins out a bunch of free Wi-fi keys, but it has been discovered that some of these apps are, instead, stealing your personal data – and yes, that can include your credit card details. Imagine getting a major credit card bill just because you tried to save money trying to get free wi-fi.
4. Location tracker apps
All the apps that ask for permission to access your location will usually end up shortening your battery life – but there is a higher risk, as they might also be stealing and selling your personal data.
This goes for every type of app – from navigation apps to delivery apps, to even Pokémon Go. Some social media apps will track your location as well, and it is kind of impossible to avoid, unless you authorize them to do so, you can’t really use the app.
Take a moment of your time and look through the apps on your phone that access your location and then delete all the unnecessary ones. As for the ones you really want to keep, check the terms of use in the application settings, and if it’s possible, choose to not allow them to access your location.
5. Music players from unknown developers
Almost everyone installs a music player for android in order to replace the standard one they come with, and there is nothing wrong with that. But even though we know you want the best music player available, you must take some precautions.
Some music player apps can drain your battery massively, and they will also fill up your phone’s storage by saving music in the cache. Little known music apps come with many risks – there is a chance they will carry built-in viruses or hacker codes that access and share your personal data.