With the arrival of Android 13 it would not be a surprise that also some come to light scams inspired by this new version of the operating system.
Several videos have circulated on TikTok of people using an alleged Android 13 installer called Adrod 13. This, when installed, sends a message to users informing them that Your phone system has been destroyed. Then, is this a threat real?
What happens if you install Adrod 13 on your mobile?
If you take a look at any of these videos on TikTok, opening the app shows a button “facility” along with the icon Android 13.
When the person in the video presses Installwhat happens is that a message appears on the screen notifying you that your system has been destroyed and another message at the bottom saying that your phone has been locked. But, Is that really what happens if you install this APK?
Well, according to the 9to5Google page, this supposed installer is actually does not destroy your phone. All Adrod 13 does is display these warning messages to trick users into believing that they have been victims of some kind of attack. So this means that it’s all about a simple TikTok meme.
Although Adrod 13 is not a real danger for your smartphone, do not install it
This app may not show signs of being a malicious app. However, downloading an unknown APK will always involve risk.
Furthermore, it is presumed that there is more than one version of Adrod 13 and it would not be a surprise if any of these versions turned out to be a real threat. So, the best thing will always be that you stay away from this type of APK.
And if you want to learn how to keep your device free from threats, then I recommend that you take a look at this article where you will discover how to know if an APK has a virus before downloading it to your mobile.
