Optimizers like a clean master, rational approach, housekeeper and OptimOk should be avoided at all costs. Clean Master may not be very dangerous and can correct rogue apps or problems in the phone related to space and storage. These usually clean the cache too fast which should be untouched if not giving a problem. Optimizer apps usually have adware in them that ingrains deep into your phone. Moreover, even when not working, they drain your battery life over time in a big way.
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Everyone knows this popular app which is actually a kiddie’s game that gives you responsibility over a kitten but it isn’t worth it when you realize the privacy breach that comes along with it. The app comes with an unknowing baggage of 8 ad libraries and can also transmit audio from your device to advertisers for information.
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“Lights-out” is a dangerous malware that has been identified by a cybersecurity company called Checkpoint. These are harmful apps to be deleted from your device because they generate illegal ad revenue by displaying click bait type of ads displayed on the devices. Users have reported being forced to click on ads to be able to answer calls and other activities on the phone. Among these harmful apps are those that come with free offers of Wi-Fi with features of speed analysis, hotspots, boosters and network guards. Some of them are Free WIFI Connect, Master Wi-Fi key, Wi-Fi security Master, Wi-Fi pro, Smart Free Wi-Fi and Network Guard.
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Everyone wants a flashlight app on their phone but this is one of the most popular methods used by hackers and ad developers alike to promote others like Lights-out or bright LED flashlight apps such as LED Flashlight and Brightest Flashlight. This is one of the dangerous android apps to delete from your phone.
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