How to know if the android had been rooted?

[2gcard3gphone]

How to know if an android had been rooted (and installed any malware/spyware)?
say...

- a phone has been borrowed to somebody
- a phone has been unattended for a while
- a second hand phone just purchased

 

[funkylogik]

Theres an app called Root Checker in Play :thumbup:

 

[boathead]

open your app drawer. if you see superuser", you'd be rooted. also the play store has a few root checkers.

no idea on the malware beside downloading apps lookout or avg

 

[boathead]

ah, funky is quick on the draw today. hope all is well.

 

[funkylogik]

Lol hey mate :beer:

Best way to make sure theres no malware, after making sure it isnt rooted, is to factory reset :thumbup:

 

[Rxpert83]

If you suspect spyware, do a factory reset, wipe system, and install a fresh ROM.

If you aren't currently rooted, your manufacturer will have a way to freshly reinstall all factory software.

That's really the only way to be sure

Lol hey mate :beer:

Best way to make sure theres no malware, after making sure it isnt rooted, is to factory reset :thumbup:

Someone could root, install spyware, and unroot. So being unrooted doesn't necessarily mean untampered

 

[funkylogik]

^ true mate :beer:
Reflashing then is the only way to be sure :thumbup: