Ugh. I think hackers are into my phone....

[KDOG]

I think it's getting in through the WiFi but it could be anywhere... phone is exhibiting tell tale signs. I have the S5. What are your suggestions?

 

[PowerYoga]

Did you try wrapping some tinfoil around it?

On a serious note, it's more likely you downloaded some malware on your phone than someone hacking your phone through wifi. What makes you say people are "hacking into your phone" in the first place?

 

[Fardringle]

What are these "tell tale signs" that make you think someone is hacking your phone?

 

[KDOG]

Constantly switching WiFi access points, super slow at times, battery discharging rapidly, etc. .. I haven't encrypted my phone yet, would that help?

 

[PowerYoga]

 

[KDOG]

????

 

[VVV]

My girl friend has similar symptoms on human scale: constantly changing mood, always tired, super slow also...

Are you telling me...

 

[Fardringle]

Constantly switching WiFi access points, super slow at times, battery discharging rapidly, etc. .. I haven't encrypted my phone yet, would that help?

None of those things are signs of someone hacking your phone. Switching access points is normal if one signal becomes stronger than another. If you don't want it to do that, go to the saved networks and delete the ones you don't want it to use.

"Super slow at times" and "Battery discharging rapidly" could be anything from old hardware to a misbehaving app. Try removing/reinstalling any frequently used or recently installed apps. Maybe install a battery status program to find out exactly what is using the battery or if it's the battery itself that needs to be replaced.

 

[mmntech]

Did you try turning if off and on again?

If the problem persists, back it up and try restoring it to the factory settings. See if that helps.

 

[poofyhairguy]

You probably just have a rogue app that is wakelocking like crazy.

 

[sm625]

It's just your friendly NSA folks. You dont have anything to hide do you?

 

[Artdeco]

My only question is why are you always on analpleasure.com when you're in the bathroom?

Seriously though, any fringe apps on your phone? Just do an erase, start from scratch...

 

[khha4113]

Constantly switching WiFi access points, super slow at times, battery discharging rapidly, etc. .. I haven't encrypted my phone yet, would that help?

Turn off Smart Network Switch on WIFI settings. I also have S5 and when it turn on, it eats battery since it tries to get stronger signal of WIFI or LTE.

 

[midwestfisherman]

Pay no attention to the man inside your phone!