it’s possible for you to also use MMI or USSD codes to check your call forwarding status.

But how can you tell if your phone is being tapped, and how do you protect yourself?

But can you even tell if someone’s hacked your phone?

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Here are a few things to look out for.

If you’re already a heavy phone user, your battery probably gets hot anyway.

To do that, check your battery controls.

For more detailed instructions, see our guides forchecking battery usage on Androidandchecking iPhone battery use.

Then learn how toremove Android appsordelete iPhone apps.

Related:How to Avoid Malware on Android

2. you’re free to try using a sound-bandwidth sensor app from another phone set to a low frequency.

If it picks up several sounds over the course of a minute, your phone may be compromised.

It may also be under Connections > Data usage or > Mobile data usage.

Performance also oftenslows way down.

Also, watch out for your camera or mic turning on randomly.

Related:Can Your iPhone Be Hacked?

Download trustedanti-malwareand antivirus apps and use them regularly.

If you’re able to afford a premium subscription, do it.

If not, there are some great free options available.

To use them, dial the desired MMI code with your keypad, then hit the call button.