I need to remove adware from my IPhone 8. How do I do it and do I need to install some type of virus protection.

Removal of adware from my IPHONE 8, and add virus protection instruction

Posted on Sep 24, 2020 6:03 PM

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Posted on Oct 1, 2020 11:13 AM

Hello covenant0104,


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. It sounds as though you're looking for options to assist with adware and malware for your iPhone. If you are currently having an issue with a pop-up ad or malware, quit the app and if it's Safari, or any other web browser, clear your history.


How to force an app to close on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


First and foremost, be sure to keep your iOS up-to-date. Since security is built into the iOS software, this is your best defense.


How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Secondly, you can check your settings to ensure that your iPhone is set up to help with blocking pop-ups within Safari.


About pop-up ads and windows in Safari


Best regards.

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Oct 1, 2020 11:13 AM in response to covenant0104

Hello covenant0104,


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. It sounds as though you're looking for options to assist with adware and malware for your iPhone. If you are currently having an issue with a pop-up ad or malware, quit the app and if it's Safari, or any other web browser, clear your history.


How to force an app to close on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


First and foremost, be sure to keep your iOS up-to-date. Since security is built into the iOS software, this is your best defense.


How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Secondly, you can check your settings to ensure that your iPhone is set up to help with blocking pop-ups within Safari.


About pop-up ads and windows in Safari


Best regards.

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I need to remove adware from my IPhone 8. How do I do it and do I need to install some type of virus protection.

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