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Unrecognisable app has appeared and I can't uninstall

(Topic created on: 14-08-2023 09:23 PM)
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starshine
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So I have upgraded my Samsung galaxy s20 5g to a Samsung galaxy s23 ultra 
On looking upon my installed apps I came across one on my system apps I don't even recognise but it says installed 😱
The system app i found is called Search Engine Selector next to it is a box with a magnifying 🔎 symbol inside.
I cannot delete this app only force stop or disable it, on speaking with others who have exactly the same device they DO NOT have this system app within their device at all.
On searching on Google it seems its a browser hacker of some sort I have avg installed yet its not picked this up as being a virus 🤔

I'm asking if anyone can please help me with any ideas of how to remove the app or suggest what else I should do.
I have for the time being forced stop on this app but as this device is new to me I'm extremely worried with the security of my phone.
Thanking you in advance for your time and help 🙏 
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PaulC59
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There is a system app that makes you choose a default browser. Could be that? If you can't uninstall it you can usually put it into deep sleep mode so it can't run
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