Why does my Samsung Tab 2 have a consistent pop up requesting a diagnostic scan?

[Rosie Willcox]

Samsung tab 2 consistent pop up requesting diagnostic scan

Hi!
Some my tab 2 has recently started coming up with a pop up "android warning- your android might have been infected by a virus. Please run the latest diagnostic scan now" I have tried everything I can think if to get it to stop! Any ideas??

 

[Rukbat]

Re: Samsung tab 2 consistent pop up requesting diagnostic scan

The popup sounds like malware. Install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, set it running and go to sleep (make sure the charger is plugged in).

If that doesn't fix it, install Avast Mobile Security & Antivirus, AVG Tablet AntiVirus Security or Avira Antivirus Security and let them run (you only need one - they're all good).