A lock-screen-type ransomware blocks your home screen, making your phone inaccessible until you pay up the ransom.
To remove this malicious app on your Android phone or tablet, you need to boot your device into Safe Mode.
When in Safe Mode, your Android device will not load any third-party apps so you can uninstall stubborn applications like this type of ransomware.
- Press and hold the Power button on your device, then choose Power Off.
- Turn it back on with the Power button; this time, hold the Power button until you get a Safe Mode prompt.
- Tap OK to reboot your device to Safe Mode.
- Go to Settings > Apps > Manage Apps.
- Tap the Uninstall button, then look for the Ransomware App.
- Tap Uninstall to confirm.
- Turn off your device again.
- Turn it back on to go back to its Normal Mode.