A few months back, my daughter’s phone acted slow after a launcher update—turned out it was Quickstep. Here’s how I checked for spying:
- Permissions: Go to Settings > Apps > Quickstep > Permissions. It should only have what’s needed. Unusual permissions (like microphone) are red flags.
- Data Usage: Check Settings > Network > Data usage. High background data could mean it’s sending info out.
- Battery Drain: Excess battery drain may point to hidden activity.
- Install a Monitoring Tool: I used mSpy to cross-check active apps and their behaviors—it flagged unnecessary background tasks.
Always search online for known issues and consider resetting app preferences if anything’s off. If suspicious, uninstall and switch to a trusted launcher.