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Can I have a virus downloading an app from the AppStore?

I have an iPhone 8 and I was using safari and a pop up says I have 4 viruses and I need to Download an app from the app Store I downloaded but I suspect that it was scam so I eliminate the app. Can a virus get to my iPhone if I download an app?

iPhone 8, iOS 13

Posted on Jul 6, 2020 2:30 PM

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Posted on Jul 6, 2020 2:34 PM

No. There are no known viruses that can affect an iPhone. Such messages are always scams.


Downloading an app from the app store also would not have a virus either, Apple verifies all apps submitted ot the App store for compliance with their guidelines. However if it had a renewable trial period, it may renew into paid subscription and charge you.


See here to cancel it before it renews: See or cancel your subscriptions - Apple Support

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Jul 6, 2020 2:34 PM in response to Gb114

No. There are no known viruses that can affect an iPhone. Such messages are always scams.


Downloading an app from the app store also would not have a virus either, Apple verifies all apps submitted ot the App store for compliance with their guidelines. However if it had a renewable trial period, it may renew into paid subscription and charge you.


See here to cancel it before it renews: See or cancel your subscriptions - Apple Support

Can I have a virus downloading an app from the AppStore?

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