What is a FactoryApp that i found in my Samsung A02

[Android Central Question]

I have never seen this before until recently. Is this a spyware

 

[belodion]

Why do you think that? https://forums.androidcentral.com/ask-question/409154-join-android-central-community.html

 

[mustang7757]

Where do you see it ?
Can u provide a screenshot?

https://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=413366

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! If you automatically assume that any system app you don't recognize or whose function you don't know is malware, then you'll needlessly drive yourself batty. Read these:

“I’ve been hacked” - Android Forums at AndroidCentral.com
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[Girth Brooks1]

Here is a screenshot of it how do I remove it?

 

[mustang7757]

Here is a screenshot of it how do I remove it?

Welcome to AC!
Thanks for screenshot
Looks like system app installed

 

[B. Diddy]

As mentioned before, it looks like a system app related to Factory Mode: https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Galaxy-S/device-test/td-p/2946893. I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[danlieberman]

why would this app need access to microphone, camera and location?
its sending some type of data in the background.. it FEELs like spyware

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! It's a system app, so it has access to the system. If you worry about every system app that you don't recognize or understand, you'll risk becoming paralyzed with fear. I would not be concerned about it.

 

[L0n3N1nja]

why would this app need access to microphone, camera and location?
its sending some type of data in the background.. it FEELs like spyware

Without access to the system how would it destroy data to reset the phone? It's literally the opposite of spyware. Lol

 

[jaymakane]

It is the testing app for basic function such as sound, light, touch.. etc

You can use any tasker to open it yourself

Then run the testing function

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central, and thanks for the tip!