I think that I have a virus on my iphone what should i do

my iphone has a virus how do I get rid of it



iPhone 6, iOS 11

Posted on Dec 8, 2021 12:27 AM

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Posted on Dec 8, 2021 12:48 AM

iOS / iPadOS devices cannot be infected with viruses / Malware / Spyware if it is updated to the latest iOS/iPadOS unless you have intentionally downloaded spurious software or unauthorized apps directly from the internet and installed on your device or/and have Jailbroken. 



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Dec 8, 2021 12:48 AM in response to kimber178

iOS / iPadOS devices cannot be infected with viruses / Malware / Spyware if it is updated to the latest iOS/iPadOS unless you have intentionally downloaded spurious software or unauthorized apps directly from the internet and installed on your device or/and have Jailbroken. 



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Dec 8, 2021 1:00 AM in response to kimber178

I might have this problem too. I was reading an article (trying to avoid the annoying pop ups/ads) but got a flash message saying my phone has been hacked. Upon researching, this may just be a scam to get me to purchase anti-virus app. Anyhow, I thought maybe I should "reset all settings" (after backing up), but now I cannot "restore backup". The "restore backup" option does not show up.

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