Peachhead
Bite me!
I've searched all over the internet for an answer to this and come up empty. So I figured I'd run it by you fine folks.
I have an off-brand Android based phone (through Tracfone). I've had it for a few years and this has never happened before. Today, out of the blue, I've got a notification on the phone that says "Software Update" "A software update is available to install. Calls, including 911, will not be avaiable during the install process." I also got a text that said "Your phone requires 1 or more software updates.When you receive a notification, please sign on to Wi-Fi and click 'Install' to proceed with this secure update."
Is this legit? Do I have an Android virus on my phone? Is someone trying to give me one? I can't swipe away the notificarion. I didn't visit the App Store or ask for any updates from anywhere. Nor was I anywhere on the internet when this happened. In fact I rarely use the phone to view anything on the 'net.
I have an off-brand Android based phone (through Tracfone). I've had it for a few years and this has never happened before. Today, out of the blue, I've got a notification on the phone that says "Software Update" "A software update is available to install. Calls, including 911, will not be avaiable during the install process." I also got a text that said "Your phone requires 1 or more software updates.When you receive a notification, please sign on to Wi-Fi and click 'Install' to proceed with this secure update."
Is this legit? Do I have an Android virus on my phone? Is someone trying to give me one? I can't swipe away the notificarion. I didn't visit the App Store or ask for any updates from anywhere. Nor was I anywhere on the internet when this happened. In fact I rarely use the phone to view anything on the 'net.
