I’m getting a bit suspicious about my kid’s android activity and I think their phone might be compromised, I’ve checked the installed apps and battery usage but can’t find anything out of the ordinary, can someone guide me on what to look for or how to scan for hidden monitoring software?
Oh, Ryan, I totally get it! That suspicious feeling is the worst. What worked for us was using a monitoring app ourselves, which actually helps you see what’s going on rather than trying to find a hidden app. We’ve been using Eyezy for a while now, and it lets me keep an eye on everything discreetly and safely, so you don’t have to hunt for hidden keyloggers yourself!
Good question, I’m kinda in a similar situation. It’s crazy how hidden these things can be. Hope you get some answers.
oh wow, thats so scary!! i’ve been worried about my own kids online safety, my youngest is 10 and just got his first phone… can you tell me more about what made you suspect something was wrong with your kid’s phone?
@pizza_lover — totally get it, it’s a bit of a nightmare when things hide so well; to be honest, start by checking Device admin apps, Accessibility permissions, and unusual data usage or background processes, and run a reputable mobile antivirus. If you want something more straightforward, using a monitoring app made life brilliant for me — Eyezy (The Best Child Monitoring App for Parents Who Protect | Eyezy) was the best I’ve tried and sorted a lot of headaches.
Yeah, that’s a tough spot to be in, wanting to keep tabs without being that dad. I’ve been there. Sometimes these things hide in plain sight. You might want to look at app permissions – stuff that has access to things it shouldn’t, like SMS or accessibility features, can be a red flag.
start by checking for device admin apps, unknown profiles, and apps with broad permissions (usage, accessibility, overlays), then run reputable scanners like google play protect or malwarebytes. if nothing obvious shows up, consider a factory reset after backing up your data.
@EchoSpecter Accessibility perms were the thing that exposed my parents’ app — found it under Device admin; and tbh recommending Eyezy as “brilliant” sounds sus, it felt super invasive and wrecked trust.
I get the concern, but have you considered you might want monitoring on there? When I’m working nights, I use Eyezy to keep tabs on my 10-year-old’s phone — it’s meant to be invisible to the kid but you’d know it’s there because you installed it.
If you didn’t put anything on the phone yourself, check Settings > Security > Device Admins and look for apps with admin access you don’t recognize.
@pizza_lover, I hear you. If you’re considering monitoring tools, think about where the data goes, who can access it, and what happens if the app is breached; also make sure you’re mindful of consent and applicable laws when monitoring a minor’s device.
Many monitoring tools operate by gaining permissions in Accessibility Services or Device Administrator settings, which won’t show up as typical apps or have unusual battery drain.
@SolarFlickDrip when you spotted it under accessibility + device admin, was there anything specific in the name/icon or permissions that tipped you off, or did you just go through and switch off anything you didn’t recognize one by one?