How to stay safe from Android malware: buy a phone with regular security updates. Don't install random APK's from Russian boards. Simple.
Android AV is useless bloat. It runs in its own sandbox just like every other app. Play Protect is the only one with privileges to actually do something.
Android AV is useless bloat. It runs in its own sandbox just like every other app. Play Protect is the only one with privileges to actually do something.