Welcome to our Lamorpon.info “Virus” Android removal instructions. They should work on most Android devices.
Though Browser Hijackers are more frequently encountered on PC’s, nowadays there are also a lot of applications that fall under this category and are targeted at Android devices. One such piece of software is Lamorpon.info. A lot of users have reported that it has gotten on their smartphone or tablet and has started to mess with it. The most common complaints are unpleasant page browser page redirects caused by the Hijacker as well as screen-wide banners generated by it that make it nearly impossible to use the device without tapping on them.
Lamorpon.info’s goal
Most of the time, applications like this one are not used maliciously. They are not to be confused with actual harmful viruses like Trojans or Ransomware. A typical Browser Hijacker’s purpose is usually to generate money for its creator through aggressive advertising on the victim’s device (hence, the banners and page redirects). However, it is important to keep in mind that this is still something unwanted and unpleasant. Additionally, though the Hijacker on its own is probably not dangerous for your virtual security, it might still open your device’s system to more hazardous threats. That is why we strongly recommend that you make use of our Lamorpon.info uninstall and removal guide which is right below this article if the unpleasant piece of software has already been installed on your device.
How to keep Hijackers away from your smartphone/tablet?
In contrast to their PC counterparts, there aren’t really that many methods via which a Hijacker can get installed onto your Android device. Most commonly, Android Hijackers are implemented within some other app and are an integral part of the application. This means that if one is to get rid of Lamorpon.info “Virus”, they’d first need to remove the application with which it has been bundled.
Our advice for you to help you keep your device clean of any Hijackers is to always take a few moments to look up the app you are about to install on it. Usually, using the Google Store provides some added safety as opposed to downloading software from third-parties but note that even the Store can and oftentimes is compromised and shady apps might get on it as well. Still, it is advisable that you stick to it and even when you are about to download an app from there, be sure to carry out your own research regarding the application in question.
Lamorpon.info “Virus” Android RemovalÂ
It might be enough to navigate to Settings -> Application Manager -> Downloaded -> Locate Lamorpon.info -> Uninstall
If this option is not active then try this: Settings -> More -> Security -> Device Administrators
Make sure that only the Android Device Manger has permissions to alter your device. Also make sure that under the Security settings you don’t have Unknown Sources marked out.
Remove Lamorpon.info from Chrome
Go to Settings -> More -> Application Manager
Now Go to Application Manager -> Downloaded -> Chrome
Now Force Stop -> Clear Data
Remove Lamorpon.info from Firefox
Again, Go to Settings -> More -> Application Manager
Now Go to Application Manager -> Downloaded -> Firefox
Now Force Stop -> Clear Data
Remove Lamorpon.info From “Internet”
Settings -> More -> Application Manager
Application Manager -> All -> Internet
Force Stop -> Clear Data
Reboot your Android Device. Your problem should now be fixed.
If you run into any trouble – ask us for help in the comments section!
