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  • June 16, 2016
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In my webroot app, I can go to uninstall it and it doesnt ask for my password to do so. Could a thief just do this if they get my phone and make it impossible to do any recovery options? It is Webroot Complete. Thanks!

Best answer by nic

We used to have that but Google doesn't allow that on Android anymore so we had to remove the feature. Android won't allow a password to uninstall an app.

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nic
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  • Retired Webrooter
  • June 16, 2016
You don't have a passcode on your phone?

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  • Fresh Face
  • June 16, 2016
Yea but if they would crack that, why doesnt the app make someone use the password to uninstall it? It makes me use the password when changing certain settings.

nic
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  • Retired Webrooter
  • June 16, 2016
a. how are they going to crack that?

b. if they can crack that then can't they just crack our app password using the same magical process?

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  • Fresh Face
  • June 16, 2016
Im just wondering if this is just a problem with my install of the app or does it really not need a password to uninstall it from the app itself? I definitely see your point but if that was the case, why would you be asked to use a password to turn off certain settings and such within the app?

nic
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  • June 16, 2016
We used to have that but Google doesn't allow that on Android anymore so we had to remove the feature. Android won't allow a password to uninstall an app.

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  • Fresh Face
  • June 16, 2016
Ok, thank you for the quick replies!

nic
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  • Retired Webrooter
  • June 16, 2016
Sure thing!