Could this have been a virus?

Android32

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I just had to get another phone from Asurion. My phone started freezing up. I would push an app and it would go to another one. My lock screen would jump all around when trying to open phone. I would type things and the phone would write different words.... What do y'all think? Could this have been some type of virus? Could it have been an app? How can I prevent this from ever happening again? What type of app do you recommend that can help....?

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I did a factory data reset. And still had same problems....I couldn't access my antivirus app to scan.It was like someone else was controlling my phone. I called Sprint tech support and the guy tried all he could from his end and still nothing. Wish I coulda ran a virus check on it. It just wouldn't allow me to access the app. So they (Sprint) connected me w Asurion and they sent me a new phone overnight. I just wanted to know if anyone knew what it could have been and how to prevent it from happening again. I always have an antivirus app and all setting turned up all the way. Hopefully it doesn't happen again.

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I doubt a virus would take control with you visually seeing it. I think those things happen mostly in the background. Maybe your actual screen and/or digitizer is messed up somehow.....good luck with the replacement!
 
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Mobile OS viruses look to steal your personal information for financial gain usually, not make your phone freak out. Most likely, you just have a defective handset.

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Tks for the feedback! The phone that I'm speaking of was a replacement from Asurion. It was fine for a week, then had these problems.... Hopefully this one is ok. Tks again for the feedback.

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funny cuz i was having problem with first phone i had epic 4g touch and had them send me new one now im havin same issuse with replacement with stock app no other apps downloaded so there something going on
 

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Well, I sure hope it doesn't happen again... I've reached my 30 day mark already. That would surely piss me off enough to never buy anything Samsung again! So far, so good w this one though. Fingers crossed.... Hope u get your back to normal.

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