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The following actions are possible when you install an app which is not from Google Play:
•
Recommendation not to install the app.
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Installation of the app is blocked when there is a threat to the security of the device.
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Information on the app’s identification is sent to Google, such as protocol information,
URLs connected to the app, the device ID, its operating system version and the IP address.
Apps installed on the device are checked regularly. If a potential harmful app is detected, the
app check can take the following actions:
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Recommend that you uninstall the app immediately.
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Remove an app which is known to be insecure.
Improving the detection of harmful apps
If the function is enabled, Google also receives anonymous information on all apps installed
which are not from the Google Play Store. This helps Google to provide better protection for
users against harmful apps.
Settings
Security
Google Play Project
Enable the
Improve harmful app detection
switch
Downloads
You can download files from websites onto your device. Downloaded files are mainly stored in
the file manager app available, e.g.
Files
.
Function
Scan apps with Play Protect
is enabled.
This option might not work for all apps because developers are able to disable this
function to prevent their apps being subjected to verification.
Content such as music, TV programs and books are generally not stored in the file
manager but in the app with which the download was performed.
