How to uninstall Wapron from Android devices
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What is Wapron?
Wapron is an unwanted application classified as adware. The app targets Android users. Once installed, Wapron delivers annoying advertisements that can expose users to a variety of online threats. For these reasons, users should avoid installing Wapron and eliminate it if already present.
Wapron adware overview
Wapron can display a wide range of advertisements to users, including pop-ups, banners, and coupons. These ads may promote anything from legitimate products to questionable or malicious offers. They can sometimes include links that lead to phishing websites, malware downloads, or fraudulent schemes designed to steal personal or financial information.
Ads generated by Wapron might lead users to web pages designed to trick users into paying for fake products or services or disclosing credit card details, ID card information, login credentials, and other information. Users might suffer monetary loss, have their identities or personal accounts stolen, infect their devices with malware, or encounter other issues.
Furthermore, Wapron may collect various types of personal data, including browsing history, search queries, and device information (such as model, OS version, and IP address). Depending on the permissions granted to the app, it may also be capable of accessing sensitive information.
Moreover, Wapron might significantly slow down Android devices. In addition to affecting the device’s performance, the app might also cause increased battery consumption. Overall, it is highly advisable to remove Wapron if it is installed on a device and do so as soon as possible. If it cannot be removed manually, we recommend using Combo Cleaner.
| Name | Ads by Wapron |
| Threat Type | Android adware, unwanted application. |
| Detection Names | Avast (Android:Evo-gen [Trj]), Combo Cleaner (Android.Riskware.RogueUrl.gPLWG), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of Android/Wapron.AH Potentially Unsafe), Kingsoft (Android.Troj.Wapron.AH), Full List (VirusTotal) |
| Symptoms | The device is running slow, system settings are modified without user's permission, questionable applications appear, data and battery usage is increased significantly, browsers redirect to questionable websites, intrusive advertisements are delivered. |
| Distribution methods | Infected email attachments, malicious online advertisements, social engineering, deceptive applications, scam websites. |
| Damage | Decreased device performance, battery is drained quickly, decreased Internet speed, exposure to scams. |
| Malware Removal (Android) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your mobile device with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Conclusion
In conclusion, Wapron is an intrusive app that can disrupt the user experience by displaying unwanted ads. It may also compromise privacy by collecting personal data. Users should avoid installing such apps and remove them if already present to protect their devices and data.
How did Wapron infiltrate my device?
Adware often infiltrates Android devices through unofficial/third-party app stores or websites promoting adware as some legitimate and useful app. Also, it can be installed through deceptive advertisements, notifications from dubious pages, fake updates, misleading offers, etc.
Additionally, users can unknowingly install adware through links in deceptive messages, emails, or downloads obtained from P2P networks, third-party downloaders, and similar sources. In other cases, adware can be installed alongside dubious or free software if it is included as an extra offer and not deselected during installation.
How to avoid installation of unwanted apps?
Only install apps from official app stores like Google Play Store and avoid third-party app stores or unreliable websites. Before downloading, check user reviews and ratings for suspicious behavior and avoid apps with low ratings or negative feedback. Install a reliable antivirus or anti-malware app to scan for and protect against potential threats.
Do not click on pop-up ads, links in unsolicited emails, messages, or untrustworthy websites. These can lead to downloading unwanted apps. Regularly update your Android operating system and apps to patch vulnerabilities and improve security.
Quick menu:
- Introduction
- How to delete browsing history from the Chrome web browser?
- How to disable browser notifications in the Chrome web browser?
- How to reset the Chrome web browser?
- How to delete browsing history from the Firefox web browser?
- How to disable browser notifications in the Firefox web browser?
- How to reset the Firefox web browser?
- How to uninstall potentially unwanted and/or malicious applications?
- How to boot the Android device in "Safe Mode"?
- How to check the battery usage of various applications?
- How to check the data usage of various applications?
- How to install the latest software updates?
- How to reset the system to its default state?
- How to disable applications that have administrator privileges?
Delete browsing history from the Chrome web browser:
Tap the "Menu" button (three dots on the right-upper corner of the screen) and select "History" in the opened dropdown menu.
Tap "Clear browsing data", select "ADVANCED" tab, choose the time range and data types you want to delete and tap "Clear data".
Disable browser notifications in the Chrome web browser:
Tap the "Menu" button (three dots on the right-upper corner of the screen) and select "Settings" in the opened dropdown menu.
Scroll down until you see "Site settings" option and tap it. Scroll down until you see "Notifications" option and tap it.
Find the websites that deliver browser notifications, tap on them and click "Clear & reset". This will remove permissions granted for these websites to deliver notifications. However, once you visit the same site again, it may ask for a permission again. You can choose whether to give these permissions or not (if you choose to decline the website will go to "Blocked" section and will no longer ask you for the permission).
Reset the Chrome web browser:
Go to "Settings", scroll down until you see "Apps" and tap it.
Scroll down until you find "Chrome" application, select it and tap "Storage" option.
Tap "MANAGE STORAGE", then "CLEAR ALL DATA" and confirm the action by taping "OK". Note that resetting the browser will eliminate all data stored within. This means that all saved logins/passwords, browsing history, non-default settings and other data will be deleted. You will also have to re-login into all websites as well.
Delete browsing history from the Firefox web browser:
Tap the "Menu" button (three dots on the right-upper corner of the screen) and select "History" in the opened dropdown menu.
Scroll down until you see "Clear private data" and tap it. Select data types you want to remove and tap "CLEAR DATA".
Disable browser notifications in the Firefox web browser:
Visit the website that is delivering browser notifications, tap the icon displayed on the left of URL bar (the icon will not necessarily be a "Lock") and select "Edit Site Settings".
In the opened pop-up opt-in the "Notifications" option and tap "CLEAR".
Reset the Firefox web browser:
Go to "Settings", scroll down until you see "Apps" and tap it.
Scroll down until you find "Firefox" application, select it and tap "Storage" option.
Tap "CLEAR DATA" and confirm the action by taping "DELETE". Note that resetting the browser will eliminate all data stored within. This means that all saved logins/passwords, browsing history, non-default settings and other data will be deleted. You will also have to re-login into all websites as well.
Uninstall potentially unwanted and/or malicious applications:
Go to "Settings", scroll down until you see "Apps" and tap it.
Scroll down until you see a potentially unwanted and/or malicious application, select it and tap "Uninstall". If, for some reason, you are unable to remove the selected app (e.g., you are prompted with an error message), you should try using the "Safe Mode".
Boot the Android device in "Safe Mode":
The "Safe Mode" in Android operating system temporarily disables all third-party applications from running. Using this mode is a good way to diagnose and solve various issues (e.g., remove malicious applications that prevent users you from doing so when the device is running "normally").
Push the "Power" button and hold it until you see the "Power off" screen. Tap the "Power off" icon and hold it. After a few seconds the "Safe Mode" option will appear and you'll be able run it by restarting the device.
Check the battery usage of various applications:
Go to "Settings", scroll down until you see "Device maintenance" and tap it.
Tap "Battery" and check the usage of each application. Legitimate/genuine applications are designed to use as low energy as possible in order to provide the best user experience and to save power. Therefore, high battery usage may indicate that the application is malicious.
Check the data usage of various applications:
Go to "Settings", scroll down until you see "Connections" and tap it.
Scroll down until you see "Data usage" and select this option. As with battery, legitimate/genuine applications are designed to minimize data usage as much as possible. This means that huge data usage may indicate presence of malicious application. Note that some malicious applications might be designed to operate when the device is connected to wireless network only. For this reason, you should check both Mobile and Wi-Fi data usage.
If you find an application that uses a lot of data even though you never use it, then we strongly advise you to uninstall it as soon as possible.
Install the latest software updates:
Keeping the software up-to-date is a good practice when it comes to device safety. The device manufacturers are continually releasing various security patches and Android updates in order to fix errors and bugs that can be abused by cyber criminals. An outdated system is way more vulnerable, which is why you should always be sure that your device's software is up-to-date.
Go to "Settings", scroll down until you see "Software update" and tap it.
Tap "Download updates manually" and check if there are any updates available. If so, install them immediately. We also recommend to enable the "Download updates automatically" option - it will enable the system to notify you once an update is released and/or install it automatically.
Reset the system to its default state:
Performing a "Factory Reset" is a good way to remove all unwanted applications, restore system's settings to default and clean the device in general. However, you must keep in mind that all data within the device will be deleted, including photos, video/audio files, phone numbers (stored within the device, not the SIM card), SMS messages, and so forth. In other words, the device will be restored to its primal state.
You can also restore the basic system settings and/or simply network settings as well.
Go to "Settings", scroll down until you see "About phone" and tap it.
Scroll down until you see "Reset" and tap it. Now choose the action you want to perform:
"Reset settings" - restore all system settings to default;
"Reset network settings" - restore all network-related settings to default;
"Factory data reset" - reset the entire system and completely delete all stored data;
Disable applications that have administrator privileges:
If a malicious application gets administrator-level privileges it can seriously damage the system. To keep the device as safe as possible you should always check what apps have such privileges and disable the ones that shouldn't.
Go to "Settings", scroll down until you see "Lock screen and security" and tap it.
Scroll down until you see "Other security settings", tap it and then tap "Device admin apps".
Identify applications that should not have administrator privileges, tap them and then tap "DEACTIVATE".
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What harm can adware cause?
Adware can cause annoyance, slow down a device, expose users to malicious websites, and more.
What does adware do?
The purpose of adware is to display advertisements. Additionally, it can be designed to harvest various details.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Adware developers generate revenue primarily through ads, earning from clicks or impressions, and participating in affiliate programs, where they get paid based on user actions like purchases or sign-ups.
Will Combo Cleaner remove Wapron adware?
Combo Cleaner effectively scans devices and removes all adware applications. Manual removal often falls short, as leftover files can remain hidden within the system. Even after deleting the main application, certain components may persist and continue operating in the background.
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