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unc70

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7. Possible solution:

Reply to Archae (Reply #6)

Fri Jun 13, 2025, 12:28 PM

Jun 13

I don't have personal experience in that environment, but did a quick search and found this:

"Motorola phone keeps installing unwanted apps

"Go to settings and the apps section. Show System Apps and Search for an App called Mobile Services. Disable that. Problem solved."

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I just had my "WTF?" moment of the day, with my "smart" phone. [View all] Archae Jun 13 OP

Check your settings. And there might be installed app doing it. If you can find it & uninstall it might solve it. . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 13 #1

AI also gets bored and needed a distraction. I'm sorry Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that. surfered Jun 13 #2

Do you have grandchildren using any of your devices? unc70 Jun 13 #3

No, no kids or grandkids, just me. Archae Jun 13 #4

What kind of smartphone do you have? unc70 Jun 13 #5

Motorola, 4G. Archae Jun 13 #6

Possible solution: unc70 Jun 13 #7

Thanks, just used the "Force Stop" button. Archae Jun 13 #8