How to restore an app icon that was looking suspicious?

[AC Question]

I suspect a malware on my phone. I detected an app that I didn't recognize. I looked like a "weather app from Google" (I was on Safe Mode). Just to double check, I asked my son (who has the same phone) to check if he had it. He didn't, but he deleted the icon. The "app" isn't on my App list. I'm pretty sure there is some type of malware on my phone because my battery has been depleting abnormally fast for the last couple of days.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Which phone? Are you sure it wasn't the shortcut to open Google Weather? https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/get-googles-hidden-weather-app-your-home-screen-0170639/

There are many reasons why battery can drain. Charge up to 100%, then let it drain to 20-30% with normal usage, without charging in between. Then show us:

1. The main Settings>Battery screen.
2. The fullscreen battery graph screen (which shows Awake time and Cell Signal Strength).
3. The Screen category (to see total Screen On time).
4. The Cell Standby category, if present (to see Time Without Signal).

http://forums.androidcentral.com/ge...ide-how-post-screenshots-android-central.html

You might have to install a 3rd party battery monitor, like GSam Battery Monitor, to get the Cell Signal Strength graph.