topic Re: Re: Link To Windows Malware s20 Ultra in Mobile Apps & Services

Link To Windows Malware s20 Ultra

PosXanTivity — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:57:17 GMT

I've just updated the Link To Windows App through the Google Playstore. It popped up saying "This App is seen as harmful" but I stupidly clicked Install Anyway given it's through Google Play. Now my in-built device protection keeps popping up with Threat Detected. Whenever I click the uninstall button through Device Protection, nothing happens. I can't uninstall Windows To Go through App Info or uninstall updates. Has anybody else experienced this or does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix it? I've cleared cache and data and denied permissions.

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Re: Link To Windows Malware s20 Ultra

PosXanTivity — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:56:10 GMT

Not sure if images are showing*

Re: Link To Windows Malware s20 Ultra

DaveAgain — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:05:16 GMT

Strange, I get a menu at the top right of the screen when I go to the apps page for link to windows. It has a single entry allowing updates to be removed.
I got the same message when I went to install the update. I'm sure it's a false alert, but not sure enough that I ignored the alert. I'm a beta tester and alerted the developers.

Re: Link To Windows Malware s20 Ultra

Bazzaaa17 — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:54:58 GMT

Got the same details/message this morning on my Z Fold4

Re: Link To Windows Malware s20 Ultra

Neo001 — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:45:54 GMT

Start your phone in Safe mode and check if you can uninstall the app.

https://www.samsung.com/ie/support/mobile-devices/how-to-start-my-galaxy-device-in-safe-mode/

Re: Link To Windows Malware s20 Ultra

Krypticsoul — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 03:18:23 GMT

Go to Settings>Apps. Tap on the 3 bars on the right side of "Your apps". Select "Show System Apps". Search for "Device Security". Tap on "Storage" then clear both Cache and Data. Re-run device care.

Re: Link To Windows Malware s20 Ultra

Monkeyjim24 — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:23:19 GMT

Good morning I have a Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G and have had exactly the same problem. At first I thought it was a problem due to my New Laptop (only purchased 2 days ago) having Mcafee installed and that was the issue. I am pretty good with both Computers and phones so have been taking a look at Various options. I am also a Beta Tester as others have mentioned, so all I can think 🤔 of at present is its a glitch with the app and it will get resolved quickly 🤞🏻in an update? I have no other ideas and as always Samsung don't seem to know themselves or it wouldn't be happening in the first place? I don't have Android 13 yet as my phone is not due for the upgrade. Maybe its all to do with something they have done to the app since Android 13 was released? Also just to let you know I'm using Windows 11 Asus Vivobook and before it was fine when using my Older Asus also with Windows 11. It MUST BE a glitch in the Software. Hope they sort it soon as its very annoying the so called threat keeps coming up every Scan!

Re: Re: Link To Windows Malware s20 Ultra

Monkeyjim24 — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:27:06 GMT

There is no option to do this as above on my Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G?

Re: Link To Windows Malware s20 Ultra

memoconq — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:54:01 GMT

This worked for me, thanks.

Re: Link To Windows Malware s20 Ultra

Monkeyjim24 — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:12:55 GMT

It doesn't work!

Re: Link To Windows Malware s20 Ultra

Members_Xuapj95 — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 10:46:24 GMT

Same issue here A71.

I thought it was a glitch as was coming from the play store so installed it anyway.

Oh what a bad mistake, my device manager just wont shut up now and worse still it wont uninstall no matter what I try.

I did report it yesterday but it looks like the issue has been running a while.

Re: Re: Link To Windows Malware s20 Ultra

Leo2015 — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:58:38 GMT

I am having the same problem 😕 Please do update how you and if you fix it! Thanks.

Re: Re: Link To Windows Malware s20 Ultra

Leo2015 — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:59:27 GMT

It doesn't work.