I have the virus widebrowdroid.org on my Galaxy S5, how can I get rid of it?

[AC Question]

i have the virus widebrowdroid.org on my galaxy 5s

how do I get it of it will not let me go to the internet it blocks access

 

[B. Diddy]

Re: i have the virus widebrowdroid.org on my galaxy 5s

Welcome to Android Central! Is it a popup that only occurs when you're trying to browse? If so, does it show up on any browser, or just one?

 

[Hoffi93]

Re: i have the virus widebrowdroid.org on my galaxy 5s

Hey, I'm from Germany, I have the same problem with the internet browser. But only the normal browser, not Chrome.

 

[B. Diddy]

Re: i have the virus widebrowdroid.org on my galaxy 5s

Welcome to Android Central! Try going to Settings>Apps>All, select the Browser, and Clear Cache/Clear Data, then Force Stop. Now try again. Be aware that this will erase any saved bookmarks you might have.

 

[froging]

Re: i have the virus widebrowdroid.org on my galaxy 5s

Thank you this did the trick

 

[froging]

BTW I have the Galaxy Note 4. Was teading about Tomato plants.

 

[belodion]

They belong to the Nightshade family I believe. The Solanaceae.

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[ironass]

FACT: Tomatoes are a fruit.

 

[Mal Lignant Tumor]

Tomatoes are good with bacon, lettuce and mayo on toasted bread.

 

[B. Diddy]

Some movies are really Rotten Tomatoes.

 

[Anthony Dear]

Re: i have the virus widebrowdroid.org on my galaxy 5s

Welcome to Android Central! Try going to Settings>Apps>All, select the Browser, and Clear Cache/Clear Data, then Force Stop. Now try again. Be aware that this will erase any saved bookmarks you might have.

I have the same problem on my note 4 but when I go to the browser app in settings it does not highlight any of the boxes for me to force stop or clear the cache.
Is there another way to get rid of it? Thanks

 

[can3gxw]

Re: i have the virus widebrowdroid.org on my galaxy 5s

Do a full data factory reset (that will eliminate ALL traces of the virus) and stop downloading apps from unknown sources and visiting "sketchy" websites (that will prevent re-infection).

 

[B. Diddy]

Re: i have the virus widebrowdroid.org on my galaxy 5s

I have the same problem on my note 4 but when I go to the browser app in settings it does not highlight any of the boxes for me to force stop or clear the cache.
Is there another way to get rid of it? Thanks

It's odd that you can't Clear Cache or Data in the App Manager. That's where you're looking, right? Can you show us a screenshot? http://forums.androidcentral.com/am...ide-how-post-screenshots-android-central.html

Try opening the Browser, tap Menu>Settings, and look for an option to clear all of your browsing history, including cookies. It's probably in a Privacy section of the browser settings.

 

[Moonspam2k]

I have tried Force Stop, then Clear Cache/Data, as well as the other way around: Clear Cache/Data, *then* Force Stop (people here have suggested either order). I'm only using Chrome, and although I have cleared my cache and data numerous times this way - and run Google's native virus scan for Android - I'm still getting really aggressive popups from **removed by moderator** when I try to browse. HELP!

 

[srkmagnus]

I have tried Force Stop, then Clear Cache/Data, as well as the other way around: Clear Cache/Data, *then* Force Stop (people here have suggested either order). I'm only using Chrome, and although I have cleared my cache and data numerous times this way - and run Google's native virus scan for Android - I'm still getting really aggressive popups from **removed by moderator** when I try to browse. HELP!

Perform a factory reset. That should clear things up for you.

 

[Roomkaas Verdict]

Hi.

How do I perform a full factory reset on my Galaxy Note Edge? I have tried Clearing the Cache and Force Stopping, by I keep getting blocked from web browsing.