


Tap it and just below the name “Google Play Services”, you will find a number. To check your Google Play Services version, go to device Settings followed by apps, scroll down and locate Google Play Services. Google Play Protect is available for devices running on Google Play Services version 11 and above and is enabled by default on your device.

Once Google Play Protect detects a potentially harmful app on your device, it will warn you and ask you to delete the rogue app.Ĭheck out: Cool hidden features of your Android device How to turn On or Off (disable) Google Play Protect

Basically, the feature is always on, thus protecting your device. Google Play Protect is a real-time rogue app scanner that works before you install any app from the Play Store and after you have installed it. However, as they say, Google is your friend (yeah, I know that’s for Google search but read on), Google makes sure you are always protected from any kind of harm, thanks to the Google Play Protect. One would think that the work of Google is now over, and it is your responsibility to ensure that your device is safe from such malicious software.Īlso read: Google Assistant Tips and Tricks. While Google rigorously scans the apps before publishing them on the Play Store, some rogue apps manage to escape the tests.
